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Breitling Navitimer B01 ChronographvsDan Henry 1962

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What people say

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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph as an iconic and beautiful aviation watch, with specific admiration for its mint and white dials, face layout, bracelet construction, and chronograph/bezel details. Some owners find the dial busy, and one owner noted the watch is not robust enough for everyday work wear. A few owners expressed concerns about value retention and resale potential for the 41mm model. On balance, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph highly for its iconic design and aesthetic appeal.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

From video reviewers

The vintage aesthetic and affordable price point are praised. The lume performance is considered weak.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer B01 Chronograph41mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer B01 Chronograph70h
1962
Water Resistance
Navitimer B01 Chronograph30m
1962
MSRP
Navitimer B01 Chronograph$13,350
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,350
$280
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