Breitling Top Time B01vsOmega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm


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Measurements
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Top Time B01

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.9mm
Thickness
13.3mm
lowest
14.7mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
70h
highest
52h
MSRP
$23,900
$5,900
lowest
Movement
Breitling B01
Omega 3330
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm for its suitability for smaller wrists and its timeless design with modern touches. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its automatic movement, with some noting its chronometer-certified accuracy around -1 second per day. The sunburst dial is frequently highlighted as excellent, and the watch is considered by some to look better than the Speedmaster Professional. However, the date adjustment mechanism, requiring a pin, is cited as inconvenient by multiple sources. Some owners also find the watch appears "blingy" in person and note its thickness as a characteristic. Overall, owners rate the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm highly for its wearability on smaller wrists and its appealing design.
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