A Worthy Successor?

I'm a Tudor fan and can't get on board with a lot of Breitlings.  They tend to be too busy and large for my tastes.  I just look at all those numbers and wonder who, while flying a plane, can make use of it. I like a watch that's more capable than I am, but at some point, it seems like overkill.  That said, this is a nice-looking watch and I wouldn't mind owning it.  It's just that the Tudor design language speaks to me in a way that Breitling's rarely does.

I hear you Thekirs.  The Premier line speaks to me in a way the Navitimer generally does not.

I tried the Tudor panda ,ordered it straight away, however that was a year ago still waiting.a chrono that's 200m water resistant cannot fault it 

You bring up a good point Oldmanwatches.  All of the Tudor Chronos I have seen locally have been of the Reverse Panda variety, or steel and gold.  There are some availability issues to consider as well, especially if you want to buy in person.

I think the Premier B01 might be my favorite Breitling period (perhaps aside from the new three hander and gmt Chronomats which integrate some of the Breitling DNA into a cleaner design).  I like the design of the pushers and shape of the hands more.

I have heard from various sources but never confirmed that there is a bracelet version of the B01 that has an on the fly adjustment.  That would push it over 100% for me because I just can't get over the non functional rivets on Tudor bracelets.

Me too! i also would like a chrono in the collection as i don’t have one currently. Always mesmerise by either pandas

I'm not a fan of either brand , but in this case the Breitling gets the vote  easily. I must say Breitling are definitely upping their game.

They are largely the same watch due to shared movement. Tudor costs 1/2 as much. You can buy the Tudor and pick up another really nice piece for the same price.

I am down with this Tudor but my dealer cannot get one for me.  Their supply has been extremely limited. 

It seems the Tudor is running a modified Breitling movement. So I would pick the Breitling.

I owned the BB Chrono in the Panda configuration. I ended up selling recently, as it wasn't getting the wrist time. It was/is a nice piece. I did find it a little thick. I prefer my Saphire Sandwich Speedy, but I'm aware it's more pricey and a manual wind. 

I like the Longines Chrono, which is decent value. I think Longines are killing it at the moment. 

I do quite like the Breitling. If I recall, the Tudor uses a Breitling movement for the BB Chrono. 

Difficult decision. Good luck. May the best watch win! 

One of the reasons I thought this was an interesting comparison was the shared movement. You start off in the same place and then go different directions with it. If forces you to think about what you want.

Gray1972, which Longines are you thinking?

Love my Tudor Panda 🐼 

I voted for the Breitling, but there are much more interesting chronos in the same or slightly cheaper price range with Tag or Longines imo

Thanks! That waffle texture really pops!

I'm a sucker for the snowflake hands and sporty nature of the BB Chrono, and I really love the Panda (non reverse) dial on that watch.

I think if I had to have a Breathing Chrono, it'd be hard not to go with a more traditional Navitimer or Chronomat. The ice blue Navitimer 43 has called to me from the used market many late evenings...  

There is an ice blue chronomat that I have looked at as well.  There are some really strong colors in their current lineup.

Well that’s settled.  192 votes.  50/50!

Have you considered the Hamilton?

I am not normally a lover of Chronos, but bought this a few months ago and love it

Lovely dial watchalot!

It really is an impressive watch

I love the Hamilton

Yema makes some really cool chronographs 

That dial really is a winner!

Speedmaster > All

Tudor use B01 chronograph movement from Breitling.. Go with Breitling

B01.. always