Breitling Chronomat B01 42vsOceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph
OceanevaWaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

Ref. mechanical-chronograph-automatic-watch-black·MSRP $1,599

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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

Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph at true scale

WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Thickness

15.1mm

lowest

16.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

highest

55h

MSRP

$11,150

$1,599

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Oceaneva 4155

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15.1mm
16.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
1000m

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Oceaneva 4155
Power Reserve
70h
55h
Jewels
0
41
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,150
$1,599
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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.

Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph for its impressive specifications and robust build, with one owner describing it as built like a tank. However, one owner found the watch felt cheap in comparison when handled. Overall, owners rate the Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph highly for its impressive specifications and robust build, despite some finding the tactile feel lacking.

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