Breitling Navitimer B01 ChronographvsGeckota Classic Chronotimer Watch Empire

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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 Navitimer B01 Chronograph at true scale

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

Geckota Classic Chronotimer Watch Empire at true scale

Classic Chronotimer Watch Empire

Diameter

41mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.8mm

Thickness

13.6mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$10,300

$740

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Seagull TY2901

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.6mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.8mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Seagull TY2901
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,300
$740
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Reviews

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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Breitling B01 movement for its robustness and accuracy, typically keeping time within COSC standards and often under +-2 seconds per day, with some noting its 70-hour power reserve. The in-house design and solid build of the B01 movement are highlighted, and the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph itself is described as a joy to look at, a stunner with a gorgeous dial. However, some owners question its value retention and find the price prohibitive compared to other models, with one owner noting it is not robust enough for everyday wear at work. On balance, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph highly for its accurate and robust in-house B01 movement and visually stunning design.

Geckota Classic Chronotimer Watch Empire

Owners praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer Watch Empire's attractive empire green dial with bronze/rose-gold tones and its hand-wound mechanical movement. One owner notes the reset button feels soft, while another advises avoiding the watch due to potential future servicing costs exceeding its value. On balance, owners find the Geckota Classic Chronotimer Watch Empire to be an underrated watch with a great design and fun wearability, despite some concerns about future maintenance costs.

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