Breitling Top Time DeusvsDepancel Allure Valjoux

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Top Time Deus at true scale

Top Time Deus

Depancel Allure Valjoux at true scale

Allure Valjoux

Diameter

41mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.5mm

45.8mm

lowest

Thickness

14.3mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

highest

39h

MSRP

$5,750

$3,900

lowest

Movement

Breitling 23

Valjoux 92

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
14.27mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 23
Valjoux 92
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
48h
39h
Jewels
27
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,750
$3,900
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Top Time Deus

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time Deus for its striking dial colors and unique styling, with many finding the watch more gorgeous in person than in photos. The finishing is described as amazing, and the padded, supple leather strap is considered a standout, unlike typical replica straps. Some owners appreciate the automatic movement, avoiding the need for hand-winding, and note the limited production as a potential value preserver. However, the Breitling Top Time Deus is considered overpriced by some, and its long lugs are a drawback for certain wearers. One owner reported the watch lost its front case and glass after a fall, with a missing bezel proving difficult to source. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Top Time Deus highly for its eye-catching design and quality finishing, making it a desirable piece despite its price point.

Depancel Allure Valjoux

The Depancel Allure Valjoux is a limited-edition chronograph built around a restored vintage Valjoux 92 manual-wind movement, a pairing reviewers single out as its core appeal. Its retro character comes through in the glossy mint-green or French Racing Blue dial options, the pulsometer scale in place of a running-seconds sub-dial, and the piston-style pushers. Reviewers describe the 39mm case and 50m water resistance as practical for everyday wear. Overall, reviewers rate the Allure Valjoux well for its vintage-inspired movement and character at its price.