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Breitling Navitimer B01 ChronographvsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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Navitimer B01 Chronograph
BreitlingNavitimer B01 Chronograph
MSRP $23,500
Cosmograph Daytona
RolexCosmograph Daytona
MSRP $80,450
What people say

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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph

Owners widely report concerns about the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph's resale value, with one owner questioning its $6,546 purchase price. The B01 movement is praised for its reliable and snappy chronograph action, and the 43mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, with linear brushing and polished accents tempering its appearance. Some owners find the date window placement awkward. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph to be a precise and robust watch, with its value retention being the primary concern for some.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its comfortable 40mm case, superior bracelet and clasp, and continuous movement improvements, with some finding it sleeker and more luxurious than alternatives. Reviewers note a subtly increased 40mm case size, balanced lugs, and a tweaked dial for improved legibility, incorporating a steel ring around the ceramic bezel. Some owners find the finishing not worth the MSRP for a steel sports watch, citing the hidden movement and subpar decorations, while others consider it absolutely not worth the current market price. Owners are split on dial preference, with some preferring the black dial for its sleekness and classiness, while others favor the white dial for its sporty, classic appearance and contrast. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some finding the price steep.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer B01 Chronograph41mm
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer B01 Chronograph70h
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Water Resistance
Navitimer B01 Chronograph30m
Cosmograph Daytona100m
MSRP
Navitimer B01 Chronograph$23,500
Cosmograph Daytona$80,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
18 kt white gold
Finish
Stainless steel
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Turquoise
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
4131
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
72h
Jewels
0
47

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,500
$80,450
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