Hidden Gems | Breitling Premier B01 | Crown & Caliber

Developing an in-house chronograph is a gargantuan task- it has the power to bankrupt a company. But, Breitling took on the challenge to make one for themselves in 2004 and came out with the B01 movement. Join Mark as he explains why this is so significant and why the Breitling Premier is a Hidden Gem.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
How a Watch Works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZiyeXygbNeFeMU
The Case for Quartz: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaa0m6lqjLyXbK8
To shop all watches: www.crownandcaliber.com/collections/shop-for-watches
To sell your watch: www.crownandcaliber.com/pages/sell-my-watch-iq?.eMz2rGthTIyRz44CAFv3ew.1&A%2F%2Fwww.crownandcaliber.com%2F#top
For more on buying a watch from Crown & Caliber visit: www.crownandcaliber.com/pages/why-buy-from-us
To get more content like this and updates on new arrivals, sign up for our newsletter: info.crownandcaliber.com/newsletter-sign-up-yt

[@kocsisal]

Quick little history about the B01. It was developed by the same individual who also developed the modern Daytona's in house movement. Rolex sued Breitling for patent infringement over the B01. Rolex ended up losing the lawsuit, but just goes to show how superior the B01 is.

[@BjoyceGT]

I am very impressed with the direction Breitling is heading, they have been making consistent good looking models lately. They are earning the respect they deserve.

[@jolness1]

For not being designed for a display case back the b01 is exceptionally handsome. Glad to See Breitling doing good work again.

[@michaelriera6277]

Glad you’re highlighting this amazing piece from Breitling.

[@renaud_]

That is really really a stunning piece! The anthracite looks so good!

[@jameswong6590]

I am very happy that I own a Breitling Navitimer B01 limited edition which houses the first B01 movement.

[@BradyPuryear]

Got to try this on a few times. This watch is gorgeous ❤️

[@badazzcanbe]

Great video! This made me even more of a proud owner 👌🏾!

[@CheesyCore]

if I had the money, I'd definitely go for this one, it's a stunning dial I'd love to have but I don't have 8.5k to throw on a watch, so I went with the Hamilton intramatic. got a bit of vintage flair with that

[@ChinmoyLad]

Same! The Breitling B01 is next on the list though…but specifically the Bentley British Racing Green version. Waiting for it

[@bradhepditch7605]

Great review 👏

[@PasaAsker]

what a beautiful watch

[@paikiah77]

I went into the Breitling store, deadset on a navitimer. Then, I saw it... the premiere B01 Bentley and everything else looked 2nd choice for me. I love my dark green premiere!

[@iangibson6871]

Mark mate, I always love your content and especially your hidden gems! This really struck so many chords with me, The link to the Tudor and the homage in design was very impactful!! Im on the list for a Tudor panda, but now considering a B01!! You always up my watch game and knowledge!! Cheers and many thanks!!!

[@koochie88]

Like dyour video on the B01 soooooooooooo much - I've bought one!

[@Geniusclicks]

Fantastic video 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@atl3630]

The B01 is modern watch art. Just a wonderful movement

[@Kbo513]

That 0:47 cut lol. Keep up the great work. I really like this series.

[@ChawnCrawley]

The frigging guy sold me.

[@JoeyJiggles]

Love this guy

[@minghaoxu4386]

Very good video. Could you do one on the Heuer 02 movement as well ? And how does these two compare?

[@popalaurian]

Heuer 02 is a mech from Heuer 01 that is from Seiko chrono Read about that and After you Did not Say that Heuer 02 is “in house”

[@kevinwagner4076]

Totally agree with everything you said!!!!

[@Illinination53]

Great watch 💪🏽

[@adrock337]

I have a breitling Navitimer B01 43. I rarely wear it because of this movement. It’s so difficult to turn the crown that When I consider wearing it, i always decide against it because it takes too long to set and hurts my fingers. I love the watch but hate how difficult it is to set.

[@mobylife16]

I LOVE the B01 but my biggest problem with it is that tudor has borrowed the calibre. And the price? 1/2 of the CHEAPEST Breitling Premier B01 But I love the design of the B01-series so hopefully I can buy it one day!

[@peterpenhk]

An absurd idea of selling your own movement to a competitor that sells at a far lower price point. I suffer the exact same problem as you, love the look and history of the Navitimer, can't justify buying one

[@jeffkessel8288]

Does this feel bigger than the b01 chronom with 3 circles.

[@jamessymington2466]

Breitling are doing amazing things these days!

[@orangedan5424]

I think Breitling need to upgrade their B01 movement since it has been around for a decade now. Probably put something to improve resistance to magnet? Such as the hair spring? Something like what the Rolex and Omega is doing. Don't have to do big upgrade but at least incremental.

[@tomscott4438]

Agreed. For the same money the Omega Speedmaster Racing gives you a third hand within the minute subdial, twin barrels, a silicon hairspring, full bridge, and superior finishing. Don't get me wrong I love the look of the Breitling, but the Omega is much more watch for the money.

[@barlow1973]

Where is Nathan?

[@aparetix]

I’m rocking B09 cal. on my 806 1959 from Breitling

[@Khalsaakalpurakhkifauj76]

Beautiful watch. Why couldn’t they make it more legible in low light conditions. It’s more like a Jewellery. Not for easy time telling

[@jeremydahm2124]

Hidden gem or...I wouldn't pay that for that....up to you. Pretty watches though.

[@rickjason215]

The Tudor I believe is 200 meters water resistant because of the screw down pushers. The Breitling is 100 and far easier to use. I was leaning towards the gold Tudor Black Bay Chrono, because I can get it thousands cheaper than the steel version. Now I want the Breitling.

[@atl3630]

I hate those screw down pushers on the Tudor. Those combined with the fake rivets and stupid hands.

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

The new tudor chrono looks horrible. Absolutely horrendous design. The Breitling, on the other hand, is a beautiful timepiece.

[@rickjason215]

@@atl3630 I got the Breitling Premier B01 blue. It is a great watch. This is a watch that is not expensive, for what you get.

[@w.s.371]

Hello Mark, as far as I know Rolex doesn't own Tudor but Rolex and Tudor are owned by the Wilsdorf foundation.

[@haroldduu4471]

I thought this was going to be a video about this particular Breitling Chrono. Instead we are left to watch a 15 minute presentation on the history of Breitling and it’s Chrono movements. I wish you would’ve put that in the title so I wouldn’t have wasted my time.

[@peterpenhk]

Wondering how much Breitling is asking Tudor to pay for the B01, can't get my head around letting a competitor using your own movement (with upgraded silicon spring coil) and selling at a far lower price point. When people talk about Breitling, the first opinion they get is go buy Tudor instead, save a few thousands and getting a objectively better movement inside. Yes there are a lot other factor in watch making but that's a difficult argument to get over with

[@BossHugo84]

I thought Zenith Invented the Chrono?

[@gqwarren]

It's all about the specifics. If you're talking about automatic chronograph, Zenith El Primero was one of the first, debut in 1969, along with Calibre 11 by a joint venture of Heuer, Breitling, Buren, and Dubois-Depraz. Seiko, however, beat them to market in Japan a year prior. But if you're just talking about chronograph in general, the first chronograph was done by Longines with a monopusher in 1913, and Breitling released one with independent pusher two years later in 1915, followed by Universal Genève couple years later. Breitling was indeed the first manufacture to release the common style of chronograph we see all the time.

[@CosmicPipe]

@@gqwarren thank you for this post. Saved me days of research!

[@JH-tk8gk]

Zenith did not invent the first chrono it has been used in pocket watches. Breitling introduced the first independent push piece. Zenith was the first to announce an automatic chronograph but Breitling was the first to market.

[@tomscott4438]

Rolex used the Zenith movement in the Daytona until very recently, but they did not invent it.

[@abajaj1510]

Ugh....an automatic....in the world of chronos,hand wound is the way to go....

[@robp6877]

They do have the B09, which is based on their B01, but manual.

[@fpostolache]

Good but I can argue about the statement that Rolex is the king of watches. What about Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, Lange und Sohne, Patek Philippe, Beaume et Mercier, Omega... It's a matter of taste. If one wants to show the wealthy side he shows up with a Rolex. The name is ugly to me, models too but the Submariner and Seadweller.

[@tomscott4438]

The deal with Tudor existed before the B01 introduction. Much lower risk factor. You failed to mention that the Tudor, although difficult to acquire, lists for $3400 less than the Breitling. You also compared it to the Omega Speedmaster which sells for $2200 less, but failed to mention the more comparable Speedmaster Racing. For the same price, the Racing has a third hand within the minutes subdial, twin barrels, a silicon hairspring, full bridge, co axial escapement, and superior finishing. If you're going to make comparisons, mention everything.

[@gyang333]

Just wish it isn't so fat.

[@tomscott4438]

It is a bit chunky. Tried one on recently and thought it sat up high on the wrist. It would be difficult to wear under a dress shirt sleeve. Not what it was intended for, but would be nice if you could.

[@robinhoodlum7180]

I seriously just learned something … Tho I was told timed makes Patek movements.. idk bout that one , but really could be true