Breitling Chronomat B01 42vsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue

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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 Chronomat B01 42 at true scale

Chronomat B01 42

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue at true scale

Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

15.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$11,150

$450

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Seiko VK63

Case

6 specs
Thickness
15.1mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,150
$450
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Reviews

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Breitling Chronomat B01 42

Owners widely praise the Breitling Chronomat B01 42 for its excellent finishing on the case and distinctive Rouleaux bracelet, with many calling it a "masterfully executed timepiece" and an "ultimate watch" suitable for daily wear due to its ruggedness and chronograph function. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the refined chronograph dials and the chronometer-certified Breitling B01 movement, noting positive pusher feel and accurate timekeeping that ranges from -6 to +2 seconds per day. However, some find the 42mm case and its overall thickness to be large for smaller wrists, and the polished bezel is noted as a fingerprint magnet. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Chronomat B01 42 highly for its robust build and refined aesthetics at its price point.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue for its vintage-inspired design, solid feel, and impressive fit, feel, and finish for its $450 price point, with many appreciating the reliable Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement. Some owners note the 42mm case and 49mm lug-to-lug distance may be large for smaller wrists, and one owner observed a slight misalignment of the running seconds hand. On balance, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue highly for its excellent value and build quality at the price.

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