Breitling Top Time B21 Ford MustangvsBreitling Top Time B01


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Measurements
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Top Time B21 Ford Mustang

Top Time B01
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
15.4mm
13.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
55h
70h
highest
MSRP
$51,500
$23,900
lowest
Movement
Breitling B21
Breitling B01
Case
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time B21 Ford Mustang for its automotive-grade paint dial, incredible high glassbox sapphire, and exceptional leather racing strap. The Highland Green dial specifically receives acclaim for its striking in-person appearance, with one owner noting it differs from the Navitimer's green sunburst. Some owners find the 42mm size and small lugs wear well, while others note its less classical style may limit wearability. A split exists among owners regarding the dial's aesthetic, with some finding it too cartoony and the car logo cringey, while others praise its bright, colorful design. The watch is powered by the Breitling B21 automatic movement and offers 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Top Time B21 Ford Mustang highly for its striking dial finishing and unique automotive-inspired design.
The Breitling Top Time B01 is widely praised for its handsome, sharply finished chronograph design and the in-house B01 movement, with owners calling it beautiful and a favorite design. Reviewers highlight its compelling design, polished bezel, and domed sapphire crystal for a '60s-sporty feel, complemented by brushed case sides for ruggedness. Owners appreciate the B01 movement's COSC certification, 70-hour power reserve, and the dial's unique features, such as automotive-grade paint chips on the Mustang model or blue dials that change with light. The 41mm case is noted to wear slightly smaller, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. Some owners find the B01 movement justifies the price over older ETA movements, citing better accuracy retention between services and a useful weekend power reserve, though servicing costs are higher. However, one owner expressed concern about a Breitling B01 movement seizing and needing replacement.
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