Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute To Aston Martin Db5 - PB0178121B1X1vsHublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic

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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 Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute To Aston Martin Db5 - PB0178121B1X1 at true scale

Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute To Aston Martin Db5 - PB0178121B1X1

Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic at true scale

Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

13.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$18,600

lowest

$26,400

Movement

Automatic

Hublot HUB1280

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22.05mm
n/a
Material
Stainless steel & platinum
Ceramic
Finish
n/a
Ceramic

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hublot HUB1280
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$18,600
$26,400
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Reviews

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Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute To Aston Martin Db5 - PB0178121B1X1

The Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute To Aston Martin DB5 - PB0178121B1X1 is praised for integrating the B01 automatic movement into a 41mm case, a feat noted as impressive. Reviewers highlight automotive-inspired design elements, including a wooden inner chapter ring meant to evoke a classic car's interior and "squircle" sub-dials. The watch forgoes a date function for a cleaner dial. Some find the 41mm size larger than ideal, and one reviewer considers the wooden rehaut an unnecessary flourish that distracts from the dial, preferring a silver-dial steel model or a more compact 38mm size. The red gold variant features a natural onyx dial. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute To Aston Martin DB5 - PB0178121B1X1 for its impressive movement integration and thematic design, though opinions vary on the execution of certain stylistic elements.

Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic

Owners widely praise the Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic for its in-house Unico movement, with its chronograph operation described as smooth as butter and its modular escapement and double-clutch system offering serious horological dimension. The ceramic case is noted as ultra-tough and scratch-proof, and the 42mm size is considered very wearable and a more discreet presentation compared to larger models. Some owners appreciate the bi-color black ceramic and titanium design for its astonishing attention to detail. However, one owner noted a slight misalignment of the 6 o'clock marker and a missing screw on the case back, leading to rejection of the watch, while another pointed out the "2" at 12 o'clock appeared slightly lower than ideal, a detail requiring zoom to see. Timegrapher readings from one owner showed +5s/d. Overall, owners rate the Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic highly for its in-house movement and wearable 42mm ceramic case.