Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42vsTissot PRX

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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 Premier B01 Chronograph 42 at true scale

Premier B01 Chronograph 42

Tissot PRX at true scale

PRX

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

41.5mm

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

68h

MSRP

$9,750

$2,150

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Tissot Valjoux A05.H31

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.6mm
14.54mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
41.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
13mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Graded green
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Tissot Valjoux A05.H31
Power Reserve
70h
68h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,750
$2,150
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Reviews

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

Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42

Owners widely praise the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 for its elegant, timeless design, exceptional finishing, and high-quality feel, with many finding it looks even better in person. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the versatile design, thoughtful proportions, and the in-house B01 movement as significant strengths, noting the applied Arabic numerals and refined dial text. The 42mm case wears slimmer and closer to the wrist than some alternatives, and the watch offers 100m water resistance and a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners find the chronograph pushers can feel stiff to start, and one reported accuracy of approximately five seconds fast per day, which they deemed acceptable but suboptimal for the price. The lume is considered lackluster due to small application areas, and some users suggest caution regarding the price, recommending buying used or considering if the watch truly excites them.

Tissot PRX

Owners widely praise the Tissot PRX for its exceptional finishing and build quality that far exceeds its price point, with reviewers highlighting its luxurious feel and retro-modern aesthetic. The integrated bracelet is consistently lauded as comfortable and well-constructed. Some owners note the lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet. A few community members feel the hype surrounding the PRX is overblown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRX highly for its remarkable value and impressive case and bracelet finishing at its price.

From video reviewers

The integrated bracelet design and case finishing are strong points. The perceived lack of significant competition at its price point is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition relative to alternatives.

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