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Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42vsDan Henry 1937

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What people say

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Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42

Owners widely praise the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 for its timeless and elegant design, exceptional finishing, and high-quality feel, with many noting the stunning sunburst dials and applied Arabic numerals add historical character. Reviewers highlight the versatile design, thoughtful proportions, and the impressive in-house B01 movement as significant value propositions. Owners report a slim and comfortable wear, often feeling smaller than its 42mm case size, and appreciate the case design for fitting a variety of wrists. Some owners find the chronograph pusher stiff when starting and the reset arm requires extra effort, while one owner notes timekeeping accuracy around five seconds fast per day. The lume is considered lackluster by one owner due to small application areas, and some find the tachymeter scale visually distracting.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier B01 Chronograph 4242mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Premier B01 Chronograph 4270h
1937
Water Resistance
Premier B01 Chronograph 42100m
1937
MSRP
Premier B01 Chronograph 42$22,900
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,900
$290
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