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4 June 2024, 02:16 PM | #1 |
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TAG-Heuer Glasbox vs Breitling Navitimer B01 and Premier B09
Trying to decide between these three chronos (all on straps):
1. TAG-Heuer Chrono Glassbox 39mm Reverse Panda 2. Breitling Navitimer B01 41mm Ice Blue w/Black subdials 3. Breitling Premier Chrono B09 40mm white or pistachio dial I know this is a subjective decision, but what are the pros/cons of each of these watches? Obviously the easy decision is to get them all, however if you had to buy one first, which one would it be? Thanks.
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4 June 2024, 03:33 PM | #2 |
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My hierarchy is:
-Breitling Navitimer B01 41mm Ice Blue -TAG-Heuer Chrono Glassbox 39mm -Breitling Premier Chrono B09 40mm |
5 June 2024, 11:39 AM | #3 |
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I know on paper the Breitling probably wipes the floor with the Tag, but I think the glassbox is freaking gorgeous. It would honestly be my pick.
I seriously think the PM glassbox rivals the Daytona in pure aesthetical beauty and no I haven't been drinking. Yet. |
5 June 2024, 10:47 PM | #4 | |
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That being said, I already own a TAG, so I may want a Breitling (which I don't own any), before getting the Glassbox. I think the Navitimer is more classic/historically significant, however, the Premier looks like it will age well (will look like a 1950s Universal Geneve). Hard to pick...
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5 June 2024, 11:10 PM | #5 |
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Depends on your use case and what the rest of your collection looks like. For my collection, I’d pick the Premier, since it’s quite a dressy Chrono. Next would be the Navitimer for the dial variation and classic looks.
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6 June 2024, 07:03 AM | #6 |
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I've always liked the B09 with pistachio dial. It's unique.
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8 June 2024, 06:35 AM | #7 |
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I have owned all 3 Breitlings and the Autavia Tag, which has the same movement. The Breitling Premiers were a bit thick and the movement was not as crisp. I lost the love for the Pistachio dial pretty quickly. Thought the white dial would be the ticket, especially since I have a large strap collection and it lends itself to many strap options. Only problem was legibility of the dial and the chronograph movement was not up to the level of Rolex, Omega or Tag. The Navitimer dial was just too busy for me, although the blue dial was gorgeous. For me the 41mm dial gets too cluttered on the Navitimer. The Autavia was too big, but the chronograph movement was smooth as silk. Of those 3 I’d go with the Glassbox, or if the Navitimer dial works for you, I’d go there. If you are open to another brand look at the Zenith Chronomaster Sport .
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Great experience and insights. I already have the zenith….makes me wonder why I need any other watches….i must be bored… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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