Breitling B01 variation? Help?
A buddy of mine is interested in the new Breitling Avenger with the in-house B01 movement. After visiting an AD and trying it on alongside other models and some pics later, we, after the fact, noticed that the B01 movement seems to have variations. (Attaching stock pics for detail)
B01 in the 41 Navitimer
B01 in the new Avenger
Off the bat, there seems to be a difference in the finishing, but what we really were curious about is the fact that the B01 in the Navitime has 47 jewels, while in the Avenger it has 45 jewels. These can't be the same movement, right?
Please help us understand what the difference is. Google has not been helpful 😢.
edit: added links for reference.
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Tommy
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They have the same movement, just different grades depending on variation. Just like the same ETA 2824 movement can have a different number of jewels and finish depending on the grade. Top grade will have move jewels, custom rotor, and better finishing.
They are the same caliber, they have the same architecture with some differences such as the number of jewels, but the important thing is there, it is one of the finest chronometer calibers and it is a column wheel. In fact, the Tudor Chronos also have it.
They have the same movement, just different grades depending on variation. Just like the same ETA 2824 movement can have a different number of jewels and finish depending on the grade. Top grade will have move jewels, custom rotor, and better finishing.
Interesting, I can understand different grades whether Selitta or ETA, but I always thought that was moreso just finishing, possibly different things such as hairspring or shock protection, and time specs. I believe the ETA 2824 from basic to top grade still has the same jewel count.
Having 2 less jewel just seems off to me for whatever reason. Esp, because these are two watches from Breitling themselves, it seems weird for them to place different variations in and name it the same. Had we not zoomed in and noticed, we would've assumed a B01 is a B01... They could've always just said B01.1 or something.
Interesting, I can understand different grades whether Selitta or ETA, but I always thought that was moreso just finishing, possibly different things such as hairspring or shock protection, and time specs. I believe the ETA 2824 from basic to top grade still has the same jewel count.
Having 2 less jewel just seems off to me for whatever reason. Esp, because these are two watches from Breitling themselves, it seems weird for them to place different variations in and name it the same. Had we not zoomed in and noticed, we would've assumed a B01 is a B01... They could've always just said B01.1 or something.
It is strange but it happens. If you go on eBay, there is a couple sellers who sell various grade ETAs and Sellitas. You can see the jewel difference between grades. It does make one pay attention when shopping if they know better.