Breitling Avenger B01 ChronographvsFilippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GP

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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 Avenger B01 Chronograph at true scale

Avenger B01 Chronograph

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GP at true scale

Ascari Grand Prix GP

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

15.1mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$7,150

$295

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Seiko VK64

Case

4 specs
Thickness
15.05mm
11.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,150
$295
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Reviews

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

Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph for its robust in-house B01 movement, noting its smooth chronograph action, vertical clutch, solid build, and 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the refined case finishing, stepped lug bevels, and improved dial readability on newer models, with some finding the watch's heft surprisingly unnoticeable and comfortable. The collection's updates include simplified dials and updated pushers, retaining 300m water resistance. Some owners express disappointment that the latest designs have moved away from a rugged tool watch aesthetic, preferring older versions for their case detailing and iconic wings logo, though they still acknowledge the new models are solid watches. The 44mm and 45mm case sizes are noted as substantial and intended for tool watch use, with some finding them bulky. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph highly for its refined design and excellent in-house B01 movement.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GP

Owners widely report significant shipping delays and poor quality control issues with Filippo Loreti watches, with some stating the brand is overpriced for its components and marketing. Some owners find the watches beautiful and appreciate the unique designs and decent quality for the price, with helpful customer service and no issues daily-ing their watches for years. However, other owners report watches stopping working within a year and suggest they are fashion brands with cheaply produced movements, with complaints about being "overpriced crap" and a "scam." On balance, the consensus among owners is that Filippo Loreti watches are a risky purchase due to widespread quality and customer service concerns, despite some appreciating their aesthetic appeal.