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Breitling Top Time B01vsBreitling Top Time B01 Racing

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Top Time B01
BreitlingTop Time B01
MSRP $23,900
Top Time B01 Racing
BreitlingTop Time B01 Racing
MSRP $8,050

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Breitling Top Time B01

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time B01 for its striking, beautiful, and classy vintage racing aesthetic, with many considering it a favorite and sexier than competitors. Reviewers highlight its sharp finishing, compelling design, and the in-house Breitling B01 movement, noting the 41mm case wears slightly smaller and the polished bezel with brushed case sides offers a '60s-sporty feel. Some owners specifically laud the blue dial's light-reactive qualities and unique rounded square complications. One owner notes the 41mm case size. The Breitling Top Time B01 is available for 5,300 USD, though one owner questions if the B01 movement justifies the price difference over older movements, especially given secondary market pricing. The crown and pushers are noted as pronounced, potentially making it difficult to wear under shirt sleeves. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Top Time B01 highly for its captivating design and robust in-house movement at its price point.

Breitling Top Time B01 Racing

The Breitling Top Time B01 Racing is lauded for its compact 38mm cushion case, which enhances wearability and evokes 1960s designs, and its dashboard-inspired dials. Owners appreciate the in-house B01 automatic movement and the 100m water resistance. Some reviewers note the case features abundant polishing, with a minority desiring more brushed finishing. The perforated leather straps are designed to match the dial colors. Owners are split on the lug-to-lug length, with recommendations for in-person try-ons due to wrist shape variations. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Top Time B01 Racing highly for its compact, wearable design and the quality of its in-house movement.

From video reviewers

The in-house B01 movement and 100m water resistance are strong features. The price point of $8,050 is considered expensive compared to alternatives. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition at this price.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Top Time B0141mm
Top Time B01 Racing38mm
Power Reserve
Top Time B0170h
Top Time B01 Racing70h
Water Resistance
Top Time B01100m
Top Time B01 Racing100m
MSRP
Top Time B01$23,900
Top Time B01 Racing$8,050

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.07mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18k red gold
Stainless steel

Movement

1 specs
Jewels
0
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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,900
$8,050
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