Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph Watch Ice Blue Dial Black Leather Strap, 41mm
$7,650.00
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The 1960s was a decade of experimentation, fun, freedom and energy. Whether cruising on a motorcycle or revving up a sportscar, living life at full speed was the order of the day. Willy Breitling felt this change of pace and set out to design an unconventional chronograph that would capture the verve of era. He called it the Top Time.
That spirited tradition continues today with Breitling partnering with some of the coolest names in wheels to create its Top Time designs.
A collaboration with British heritage motorcycle brand Triumph, this watch's highlight is its ice-blue dial. The distinctive shade was precisely color matched to a Triumph Thunderbird 6T from 1951, and a rare, blue-dialed Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 from the 1970s.
Collectors are sure to pick up on a few other throwbacks to vintage Breitling that include a retro logo, mushroom chronograph pushers and a "Zorro" dial design. The bowtie motif introduced on Top Time in the 1960s (and nicknamed for the wily swashbuckler's mask) has been subtly integrated using a metal brushing technique that creates a radiant play of light and texture.
The design features a Triumph emblem at 6 o'clock, a speed-measuring tachymeter scaled and contrasting "squircle" (not quite square, not quite round) subdials that give the feel of a vintage dashboard gauge. It also comes with a brag-worthy engine under the hood: the exceptional Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.
That spirited tradition continues today with Breitling partnering with some of the coolest names in wheels to create its Top Time designs.
A collaboration with British heritage motorcycle brand Triumph, this watch's highlight is its ice-blue dial. The distinctive shade was precisely color matched to a Triumph Thunderbird 6T from 1951, and a rare, blue-dialed Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 from the 1970s.
Collectors are sure to pick up on a few other throwbacks to vintage Breitling that include a retro logo, mushroom chronograph pushers and a "Zorro" dial design. The bowtie motif introduced on Top Time in the 1960s (and nicknamed for the wily swashbuckler's mask) has been subtly integrated using a metal brushing technique that creates a radiant play of light and texture.
The design features a Triumph emblem at 6 o'clock, a speed-measuring tachymeter scaled and contrasting "squircle" (not quite square, not quite round) subdials that give the feel of a vintage dashboard gauge. It also comes with a brag-worthy engine under the hood: the exceptional Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.
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Item No.1226662312266623
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Style #AB01764A1C1X1
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Jewelry TypeWatch
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Metal TypeStainless Steel
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EngravableNo
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Band ColorBlack
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Band MaterialLeather
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Clasp TypeFold Over Clasp
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Case MaterialStainless Steel
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Case Size41mm
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CrystalSapphire
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Dial ColorBlue
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Dial MarkerIndex / Stick
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FunctionsChronograph, Luminous Hands, Tachymeter
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Movement TypeChronograph
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ShapeRound
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Water Resistance100 Meters
Give your watch a quick check on a regular basis, wiping down the face and bracelet with a soft cloth, checking the leather on a strap, and making sure that the strap or bracelet is firmly attached to the watch face. Also, while many watches are water resistant, few are truly waterproof, so if you find that moisture or dust has penetrated the case of your watch, bring it into your local Ben Bridge store where we can have one of our watchmakers clean it out for you.
Our best advice on watch maintenance is to never attempt do-it-yourself repairs, no matter how handy you are or how good the instructions are on Youtube. Watches are super complex little machines and only an expert watchmaker should be trusted to get a watch back into working condition. Attempts by an untrained repair person may seriously damage the watch and can even invalidate factory warranties.
In general, having your watch checked regularly by your Personal Jeweler or watchmaker and serviced according to the manufacturer's guidelines should keep it in excellent shape.
Breitling Watches
Breitling has its very own place among watch brands: the highly exclusive ‘stronghold’ of technical watches. Since 1884, Breitling has established a global reputation for high-precision timepieces, its pioneering role in the development of the wrist chronograph, and its uncompromising commitment to design excellence. Breitling manufactures its own movements in-house and the quality of every watch is confirmed by its status as a COSC-certified chronometer, made in Switzerland.