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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43vsTissot Heritage 1973

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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43

Owners widely report the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 wears smaller than its 43mm diameter, fitting well on wrists around 175mm to 190mm, with some finding it suitable for smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners praise the appealing color schemes, particularly the ice blue and white dials, and the snappy chronograph action of the Caliber 01 movement. Some owners report quality issues with the chronograph function requiring repairs, while others have had no problems over several years. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial aesthetics.

Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 4346mm
Heritage 197343mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 4370h
Heritage 197360h
Water Resistance
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 4330m
Heritage 1973100m
MSRP
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43$10,450
Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
43mm
Thickness
14.22mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
60h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,450
$2,575
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