Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42vsTAG 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 Premier B01 Chronograph 42 at true scale

Premier B01 Chronograph 42

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph at true scale

Carrera Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

13.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

70h

80h

highest

MSRP

$22,900

lowest

$24,250

Movement

Breitling B01

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
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

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
$22,900
$24,250
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Reviews

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

Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42

Owners widely praise the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 for its timeless and elegant design, exceptional finishing, and the impressive in-house B01 movement, with many finding its 42mm case size wearable and comfortable. Reviewers highlight the applied Arabic numerals, serif typeface, and standout dial colors like salmon and green sunburst as adding historical character and visual appeal, while the new bracelet option enhances versatility. Some owners note the chronograph pusher can feel stiff when starting, and the crown has a spiky feel, with one owner reporting timekeeping accuracy around five seconds fast per day. The lume is considered lackluster due to very small application areas, and the tachymeter scale may be visually distracting for some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 highly for its refined, vintage-inspired design and the value offered by its robust in-house movement.

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.