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Breitling Top Time B01 RacingvsSeestern S456 GMT

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Top Time B01 Racing
BreitlingTop Time B01 Racing
MSRP $750
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
What people say

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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.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Top Time B01 Racing38mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Top Time B01 Racing70h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Top Time B01 Racing100m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Top Time B01 Racing$750
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
GMT
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
13.07mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
0 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
70h
41hh
Jewels
34
24
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$299
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