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Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42vsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The fully lumed steel bezel insert is a significant strength. The bracelet is a notable upgrade from the previous generation. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier B01 Chronograph 4242mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Premier B01 Chronograph 4270h
Chrono Diver Gen 2
Water Resistance
Premier B01 Chronograph 42100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Premier B01 Chronograph 42$22,900
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
13.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage

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
$450
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