Breitling Top Time DeusvsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon

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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

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon at true scale

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.5mm

n/a

Thickness

14.3mm

lowest

14.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

65h

highest

MSRP

$5,750

lowest

$37,200

Movement

Breitling 23

TAG Heuer TH20-09

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.27mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
n/a
Finish
Stainless steel
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 23
TAG Heuer TH20-09
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
65h
Jewels
27
0
Complications
None
Chronograph, Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,750
$37,200
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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon is praised for its elegant and subdued design, featuring a new teal dial and a 42mm case that reviewers find mature. Owners describe the tourbillon as mesmerizing and the watch as gorgeous, with one owner loving the strap. The TAG Heuer TH20-09 automatic movement powers the watch, offering a 65-hour power reserve. While considered affordable for a tourbillon at approximately $24,050, some reviewers would personally opt for other models due to heritage or price. Owners are split on resale value, with some expressing concerns. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon highly for its refined aesthetic and the mesmerizing tourbillon complication.