Breitling Navitimer B01 ChronographvsSeagull 1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm

1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm
Seagull1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm

Ref. seagull-journey-series-luminous-chronograph-sport-mens-mechanical-watch-2023·MSRP $684

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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

Seagull 1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm at true scale

1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.6mm

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

42h

MSRP

$10,300

$684

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Seagull ST1901

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.6mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Seagull ST1901
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
42h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,300
$684
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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.

Seagull 1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull 1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm for its historical significance, attractive appearance, and value, with many appreciating the view of the ST1901 movement through the display caseback. The polished case is well-finished, the signed crown operates beautifully, and the chronograph pushers engage smoothly and accurately. Owners also note the secure feel of time setting and manual winding, and the applied markers are described as beautiful. However, some owners find the manual-winding movement inconvenient, requiring daily winding, and one owner reported the ST19 movement was difficult to wind. The 40mm case size is considered small for a chronograph by some, and one owner found it slightly too large for their wrist. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting significant time loss after two days of wear, while others found it ran well.