Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41
AB0139211B1A1
- Case
- 41mm
- MSRP
- $10,700
- Movement
- Automatic
- Reserve
- 70h
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1v1 Watch Comparison
A focused side-by-side page for specs, fit, movement details, review notes, and enthusiast context.
AB0139211B1A1
SN41-CHR-SS-BK-B
Pair Review
Built from the saved specs and wearability notes for these two watches, then weighed against enthusiast priorities like fit, movement quality, practicality, finishing, value, and collector appeal.
Where it wins
Enthusiasts who prioritize iconic heritage and collector recognition
Where it wins
Those who want a more practical everyday chronograph with 100m water resistance
The Breitling uses the in-house Breitling 01 manufacture caliber, with 47 jewels, 28,800 vph, and a 70-hour power reserve. The Bremont uses caliber BC77AC, with 27 jewels, 28,800 vph, a 62-hour power reserve, and COSC certification listed. On paper, Breitling offers the more technically notable movement architecture and longer reserve, while Bremont has the clearer listed precision credential via COSC. Serviceability and long-term reliability are not specifically listed for either watch, so they cannot be compared directly. Winner: Tie
Both watches are 41mm, but they wear differently. The Breitling is 13.6mm thick, has a 47mm lug-to-lug, weighs 153g, and uses a 22mm bracelet; its overall wearability note describes it as notably more compact and elegant than older Navitimers, with a relatively refined on-wrist presence despite the busy dial. The Bremont is slightly thicker at 14.4mm, longer at 48.7mm lug-to-lug, much lighter at 106g, and uses a 20mm bracelet; its wearability note says the angular case and integrated bracelet feel more wearable than the design initially suggests. The Breitling will likely feel denser and more substantial, while the Bremont should feel lighter and a bit more discreet on wrist despite the larger visual architecture. For smaller wrists, the Navitimer’s shorter lug-to-lug is a real advantage; for those sensitive to weight, the Bremont has the edge. Winner: Tie
The Bremont is the stronger daily-wear tool on the listed specs: 100m water resistance versus 30m for the Breitling, plus a push-in crown and a more robust sports-watch orientation. The Breitling’s cambered, glareproofed sapphire and classic Navitimer slide-rule bezel give it huge enthusiast appeal, but the watch is more visually busy and less practical for casual or wet conditions. The Bremont’s black galvanic dial, domed AR sapphire, black ceramic bezel ring, and fully modern case architecture suggest a more contemporary, versatile, and sport-oriented use case; its wearability notes also emphasize strong visual depth and a serious luxury sports chronograph character. The Breitling’s polished, historically rich presentation is arguably more charismatic, but the Bremont is easier to use as an everyday watch. Winner: Bremont Supernova Chronograph 41mm on Bracelet
The Bremont has the lower MSRP at $8,250 versus $10,700 for the Breitling, while also offering COSC certification and 100m water resistance. The Breitling carries stronger brand and model heritage signals in the provided notes: the Navitimer’s aviation history, its long-running identity since 1952, and its reputation as one of the defining pilot chronographs. The Bremont’s appeal is more design-led and engineering-led, with 904L steel, DLC mid-case, and ceramic bezel ring adding material interest, but it does not have the same level of historical weight in the supplied data. In ownership terms, the Bremont appears more practical for regular wear, while the Breitling likely holds more collector gravity due to icon status and historical significance. Winner: Tie
Compared
AB0139211B1A1
SN41-CHR-SS-BK-B