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Breitling Top Time B01 RacingvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Top Time B01 Racing
BreitlingTop Time B01 Racing
MSRP $750
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265
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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Top Time B01 Racing38mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Top Time B01 Racing70h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Top Time B01 Racing100m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Top Time B01 Racing$750
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
38mm
43.5mm
Thickness
13.07mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Seiko 7S26
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
34
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$265
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