Breitling Top Time B01vsFurlan Marri Flyback

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Top Time B01 at true scale

Top Time B01

Furlan Marri Flyback at true scale

Flyback

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Thickness

13.3mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

63h

MSRP

$7,650

$3,107

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Sellita AMT5100M

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
18k red gold
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Sandwich

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Sellita AMT5100M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
63h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,650
$3,107
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Top Time B01

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time B01 for its handsome design and sharp finishing, with some calling it one of their favorite watches and sexier than alternatives. Reviewers note the in-house B01 movement, 41mm case that wears smaller than dimensions suggest, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the blue dial that changes with light and unique details like a lightning bolt seconds hand or dials made from automotive paint chips. One owner notes the lug-to-lug length can be a concern for smaller wrists, suggesting an in-person try-on. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 seconds per day and another about -6 seconds per day. The Breitling Top Time B01 offers a 70-hour power reserve and a 5-year warranty. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Top Time B01 highly for its attractive design and the value of its in-house B01 movement.

From video reviewers

The in-house B01 chronograph movement with its 70-hour power reserve stands out as the defining strength, delivering substantial functionality and reliability across multiple variants. The compact proportions—ranging from 38mm to 41mm cases with lug-to-lug measurements between 44mm and 50mm—ensure comfortable wearability across different wrist sizes. Reviewer assessments diverged sharply on value, with one calling the £5,950 price point excellent value for the specifications, while others provided no pricing commentary.

Furlan Marri Flyback

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Furlan Marri Flyback for its stunning, vintage-inspired sector dials and luxurious case finishing, with many highlighting its classical 38mm size and comfortable wearability due to its cowhorn lugs and short lug-to-lug distance. The Sellita AMT5100 manual-wind movement with flyback function is noted as a key feature, contributing to its value proposition. Some reviewers find the pushers to be on the small side, and one review mentions the case thickness exceeding 13mm, leading to a bulky feel despite mitigating factors. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Furlan Marri Flyback highly for its exceptional vintage design and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Furlan Marri Flyback features a custom Swiss-made movement with a column wheel and flyback complication. The 18K rose gold plating adds a premium touch. The watch is available in three dial variations.