Breitling Navitimer B01 ChronographvsKurono Tokyo Chronograph 2

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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 Navitimer B01 Chronograph at true scale

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2 at true scale

Chronograph 2

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

13.9mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

45h

MSRP

$23,500

$3,700

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Seiko NE86

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.6mm
13.9mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Polished
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black (Reiwa palette)
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Seiko NE86
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
45h
Jewels
0
34
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,500
$3,700
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Reviews

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

Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Breitling B01 movement for its robustness, COSC-certified accuracy often within +/- 2 seconds per day, and snappy chronograph action, with a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 41mm case wears well, while others note that larger variants, like the 43mm, can wear smaller than their dimensions suggest due to finishing. The watch is priced around $6,500, though some owners question its value retention and resale potential, with one noting a potential 50% loss on worn pieces. One owner finds the date window placement awkward. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph highly for its precise and robust B01 movement and attractive design.

Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2

Owners widely praise the Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2 for its stunning dial aesthetics, with specific mentions of its detailed mix of black, brown, and copper hues, and the high-quality finishing of the 38mm stainless steel case. The watch is considered excellent value, with its design and finishing punching above its price point, and its Japanese manufacturing is noted as a positive. The Seiko NE86 automatic movement is described as reliable, offering crisp pusher actuation and a unique sweeping elapsed minutes hand, though one reviewer noted accuracy around +20 seconds per day. Some owners are split on the dial's minute and telemeter scales, finding them requiring an adjustment period for reading, and one reviewer suggested a black-on-white date disc would have been preferable. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2 a rare and unique timepiece, highly regarded for its exceptional design and finishing at its price.