Breitling Navitimer B01 ChronographvsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

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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

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph at true scale

Carrera Chronograph

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

13.9mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

80h

highest

MSRP

$23,500

lowest

$24,250

Movement

Breitling B01

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13.6mm
13.9mm
Lug Width
n/a
20.7mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
80h
Complications
Chronograph
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,500
$24,250
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Reviews

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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph for its vintage styling, perfect proportions, and wearable 39mm size, with many calling it a beautiful, classy, and sexy release. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the mesmerizing blue sunburst dial and the domed crystal. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1 second per day and another noting 5-7 seconds per day. Some owners find the 39mm case too small, and the 12 o'clock date window is a point of contention, with some finding it odd, obscured by the chrono hand, or frequently misaligned and slow to change. The bracelet lacks quick-release or micro-adjustment, and one reviewer felt the finishing was less refined than competitors, noting sharp case edges. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph highly for its vintage design and wearable size, despite some reservations about the date window and bracelet functionality.

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