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Breitling Top Time DeusvsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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Top Time Deus
BreitlingTop Time Deus
MSRP $1,500
Oyster Perpetual
RolexOyster Perpetual
MSRP $31,600
What people say

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Breitling Top Time Deus

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time Deus for its striking dial colors and retro racing chronograph styling, with many falling in love with its aesthetic in person and calling it a great first automatic watch. Some owners note the dial color is an off-white that shifts between cream and white depending on lighting, and the "Deus" text is less bold than expected. One owner finds the long lugs a drawback, while another points out the lack of anti-magnetic properties. The Breitling Top Time Deus features a Breitling 23 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and 30m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Top Time Deus highly for its unique styling and vibrant dial at the price point.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual as a versatile, understated daily wear and a great entry-level Rolex, valuing its excellent build quality, comfortable bracelets, and clean dial design. Some reviewers and owners specifically highlight its stellar chromalight lume and sharp dial indices, while others note a 70-hour power reserve and accuracy around +/- 2 seconds per day. However, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is notoriously difficult to acquire at retail due to high demand, with significant waiting times often exceeding a year for specific configurations, leading some to consider the grey market. Some owners find the unicoloured dials boring, and one reviewer criticized the faint lume on the hands. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its versatile wearability and solid build quality, despite the acquisition challenges.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Top Time Deus41mm
Oyster Perpetual31mm
Power Reserve
Top Time Deus48h
Oyster Perpetual55h
Water Resistance
Top Time Deus30m
Oyster Perpetual100m
MSRP
Top Time Deus$1,500
Oyster Perpetual$31,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
31mm
Thickness
14.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 23
2232
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
55h
Jewels
27
31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$31,600
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