Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute To Aston Martin Db5 - PB0178121B1X1vsJaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

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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

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel at true scale

Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

65h

MSRP

$18,600

$16,700

lowest

Movement

Automatic

761

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.39mm
Lug Width
22.05mm
n/a
Material
Stainless steel & platinum
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Gray

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
761
Power Reserve
0h
65h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$18,600
$16,700
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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.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel is praised for its attractive new lacquered dials, sharp chronograph action, and premium feel, with owners noting exceptional finishing and a well-executed blue ombre dial. The automatic JLC 761 movement is cited with a 65-hour power reserve. Some reviewers and owners find the watch overpriced at $14,300 USD, with criticisms that it wears larger and thicker than its 42mm dimensions suggest, and some feel the design lacks an "X factor" or looks dated. Accuracy is reported as high, with one owner seeing +/- 1 second per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel highly for its striking dial and finishing, despite some reservations about its price and perceived size.