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Breitling Avenger B01 ChronographvsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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What people say

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Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph for its in-house B01 movement, noting its smooth chronograph action and COSC-certified accuracy. Reviewers and owners alike describe the updated design as more streamlined and handsome, with some appreciating the refined look and matte dials. However, some owners feel the latest styling has lost its rugged tool-watch DNA and that the watch can feel bulky or too thick for smaller wrists, despite its updated proportions. The 42mm case size is a concrete specification. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph highly for its robust in-house B01 movement and modernized, streamlined design.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona's design appeal and sleek, luxurious-yet-sporty proportions, with some finding it "absolutely gorgeous" and better in person than in photos. Reviewers note a subtly increased 40mm case size with balanced lugs and sharpened hour markers for improved legibility, and a ceramic bezel with a steel outer ring. Some owners question the value proposition of steel versions at MSRP, citing good but not exceptional finishing and a movement that isn't visible, while others find precious metal versions have shorter wait times. Owners are split on the watch's sizing and overall feel, with some finding it dated and others praising its perfection on the wrist. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its iconic design and wrist presence.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Avenger B01 Chronograph42mm
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Power Reserve
Avenger B01 Chronograph70h
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Water Resistance
Avenger B01 Chronograph300m
Cosmograph Daytona100m
MSRP
Avenger B01 Chronograph$16,100
Cosmograph Daytona$24,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
Stainless steel
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
4131
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
72h
Jewels
0
47

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$24,550
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