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Breitling · Premier

Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42

Ref. AB0145171C1P2 · Chronograph

$9,750Sold out
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Breitling B01
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
70h
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Chronograph

Breitling

Breitling's flagship in-house integrated chronograph movement featuring a column-wheel mechanism and vertical clutch for smooth chronograph operation. The 70-hour power reserve and COSC certification make it one of the best value propositions in manufacture chronograph calibers. Its modular design allows for various dial configurations across the Navitimer, Chronomat, and Premier collections.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Premier collection · 17 watches

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7 colorways

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 for its elegant, timeless design, exceptional finishing, and high-quality feel, with many noting it looks even better in person. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the versatile design, thoughtful proportions, and the in-house B01 movement as significant strengths, offering excellent value. Some owners find the chronograph pushers stiff to start or note the reset arm requires extra effort on the first press, and one owner reported accuracy of approximately five seconds fast per day. While some wished for a 40mm option, others found the 42mm case wears slimmer and closer to the wrist. The lume is considered lackluster by one owner due to small application areas, and some users advise caution regarding the price, suggesting consideration of used options or potential servicing and quality control concerns.

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