Breitling Navitimer B01 ChronographvsRoue TPS

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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

Roue TPS at true scale

TPS

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

13.6mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$10,300

$420

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Seiko VK63

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.6mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Orange and grey

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,300
$420
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Reviews

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

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.

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out the dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic as highlights. Reviewers and owners alike note the solid build quality and value, especially under 300 euro, with the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement's chronograph functions considered useful for everyday tasks. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there is a preference among some for a full sapphire crystal over the domed mineral crystal with sapphire coating. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.