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

Ref. PB0178121B1X1·MSRP $18,600

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

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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