Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44vsTudor Pelagos FXD Chrono

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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 Super Chronomat B01 44 at true scale

Super Chronomat B01 44

Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono at true scale

Pelagos FXD Chrono

Diameter

44mm

43mm

Thickness

14.4mm

13.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

70h

MSRP

$13,250

$5,875

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Tudor MT5813

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
14.45mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
950 Platinum
Carbon Composite
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Tudor MT5813
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,250
$5,875
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Reviews

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

Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44's comfortable rubber strap and impressive bracelet. One owner finds the 44mm case versatile, easily transitioning between casual and dressy occasions with strap changes. Another appreciates its casual versatility over other models, noting the eye-catching dial, sapphire, bezel, and the B01 movement. However, one owner reported significant accuracy and power reserve issues even after servicing, while another found the 44mm case too large and the bezel riders and ceramic pushers visually inappropriate. The minute hands on the titanium version are noted as less visible than traditional dive watches in low light. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 highly for its strap comfort and versatility, despite some concerns about case size and legibility.

Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono

The Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono is widely praised for its lightweight carbon composite case, making it comfortable and easy to wear, especially on wrists accustomed to smaller watches. Its exceptional legibility, particularly underwater, and the functional bidirectional countdown bezel are highlighted as key strengths for its intended tool-watch purpose. Owners and reviewers note the MT5813 automatic movement's COSC certification and 70-hour power reserve, with accuracy figures ranging from -2 to +4 seconds per day. Some variants, like the Cycling Edition, feature a tachymeter scale, though its practicality for modern cyclists is debated, and water resistance is noted as 100m for these specific models, differing from the 200m of other FXD versions. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono for its robust, lightweight build and excellent legibility, making it a capable tool watch.