ChronoSwiss Opus Chronograph DakarvsHublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic

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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.

ChronoSwiss Opus Chronograph Dakar at true scale

Opus Chronograph Dakar

Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic at true scale

Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$16,800

lowest

$26,400

Movement

C.741S

Hublot HUB1280

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Titanium Grade 5
Ceramic
Finish
n/a
Ceramic

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
C.741S
Hublot HUB1280
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,800
$26,400
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Reviews

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ChronoSwiss Opus Chronograph Dakar

The Chronoswiss Opus Chronograph Dakar is praised for its skeletonized C.741S automatic movement, which is fully visible and showcases skeletonized bridges and gold plating. Owners find the watch incredible in person, appreciating its heritage and the brand's servicing for older models. One reviewer noted the smaller chronograph and date hands are difficult to read. The Chronoswiss Opus Chronograph Dakar features a 41mm case and 100m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Chronoswiss Opus Chronograph Dakar highly for its impressive skeletonized movement and the brand's commitment to heritage.

Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic

Owners widely praise the Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic for its in-house Unico movement, with its chronograph operation described as smooth as butter and its modular escapement and double-clutch system offering serious horological dimension. The ceramic case is noted as ultra-tough and scratch-proof, and the 42mm size is considered very wearable and a more discreet presentation compared to larger models. Some owners appreciate the bi-color black ceramic and titanium design for its astonishing attention to detail. However, one owner noted a slight misalignment of the 6 o'clock marker and a missing screw on the case back, leading to rejection of the watch, while another pointed out the "2" at 12 o'clock appeared slightly lower than ideal, a detail requiring zoom to see. Timegrapher readings from one owner showed +5s/d. Overall, owners rate the Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic highly for its in-house movement and wearable 42mm ceramic case.

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