Owners widely praise the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 for its timeless and elegant design, exceptional finishing, and high-quality feel, with many noting the stunning sunburst dials and applied Arabic numerals add historical character. Reviewers highlight the versatile design, thoughtful proportions, and the impressive in-house B01 movement as significant value propositions. Owners report a slim and comfortable wear, often feeling smaller than its 42mm case size, and appreciate the case design for fitting a variety of wrists. Some owners find the chronograph pusher stiff when starting and the reset arm requires extra effort, while one owner notes timekeeping accuracy around five seconds fast per day. The lume is considered lackluster by one owner due to small application areas, and some find the tachymeter scale visually distracting.
The Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 (ref. RB0145171C1P1) is an automatic chronograph watch, with a 42mm 18kt pink gold case, 13.6mm thick, powered by the Breitling B01 movement and a 70-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal, with chronograph complications. Manufacturer MSRP is $22,900.