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Breitling Navitimer B01 ChronographvsZenith Chronomaster Open

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What people say

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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph

Owners widely question the value retention of the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph, with one owner purchasing it for $6,546 and considering a return or sale. While the Breitling B01 movement is acknowledged as reliable and amazing, its complexity leads to more expensive servicing, and resale value is unpredictable. Some owners find the price prohibitive compared to other Navitimer models, though it is considered a dream watch. One owner notes the watch is precise with hardly any deviation and achieves its rated ~70-hour power reserve, while another describes its gorgeous mint dial and bracelet as a "stunner" but not robust enough for everyday work wear. On balance, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph highly for its amazing in-house movement and stunning dial, despite concerns about its high price and resale value.

Zenith Chronomaster Open

The open dial showcasing the El Primero movement is cited as a key feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer B01 Chronograph41mm
Chronomaster Open39.5mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer B01 Chronograph70h
Chronomaster Open60h
Water Resistance
Navitimer B01 Chronograph30m
Chronomaster Open50m
MSRP
Navitimer B01 Chronograph$10,100
Chronomaster Open$11,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Zenith El Primero 3604
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
70h
60h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,100
$11,100
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