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Breitling Top Time B01 RacingvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Top Time B01 Racing
BreitlingTop Time B01 Racing
MSRP $750
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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 Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Top Time B01 Racing38mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Top Time B01 Racing70h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Top Time B01 Racing100m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Top Time B01 Racing$750
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.07mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
6R55
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
72h
Jewels
34
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,550
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