The Breitling Top Time B01 Triumph represents an exceptional collaboration between two iconic heritage brands, celebrating the spirited freedom of 1960s motoring culture. This distinctive chronograph combines Breitling’s watchmaking expertise with design elements inspired by Triumph’s legendary motorcycles, creating a timepiece that captures the essence of vintage cool with modern mechanical excellence.
Condition: Unworn, preowned condition with partial stickers
Includes: Complete box set
Warranty: Coverage until 2029
Shipping: Free UK delivery
This collaboration brings together two historic brands with parallel trajectories: Breitling, founded in 1884, and Triumph, established in 1902. Both pioneer brands developed products that played crucial roles in early motor racing and aviation, and both experienced renaissance periods that celebrated their heritage while embracing innovation. The Top Time B01 Triumph embodies this shared ethos, creating a timepiece that honours the past while incorporating cutting-edge watchmaking technology.
The distinctive ice-blue dial colour has dual heritage significance: it was precisely matched to both the iconic 1951 Triumph Thunderbird 6T motorcycle and a rare blue-dial Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 from the 1970s. This carefully selected shade creates a direct visual connection to both brands’ heritage while offering a refreshingly unique aesthetic in the contemporary chronograph market.
The nickname “Zorro” refers to the dial layout featuring contrasting sections that create a pattern resembling the mask worn by the fictional swashbuckler character. This distinctive bowtie or mask-like motif was introduced on Breitling Top Time models in the 1960s and has become a signature design element of the collection. On this model, the pattern is subtly created through different finishing techniques rather than colour contrasts.
“Squircle” describes the distinctive shape of the chronograph subdials that are neither perfectly square nor perfectly round, but rather a harmonious blend of both geometric forms. This unique shape evokes the appearance of vintage motorcycle dashboard gauges while creating a visually balanced dial composition. The contrasting finish of these subdials enhances readability while adding depth to the overall design.
The Calibre 01 represents Breitling’s flagship in-house chronograph movement, developed after years of research and significant investment. Its column wheel and vertical clutch architecture ensures precise chronograph operation with crisp pusher feel, while the 70-hour power reserve, nearly double the industry standard, provides exceptional convenience. Every Calibre 01 is COSC-certified as a chronometer, guaranteeing superior accuracy under varied conditions.
While not strictly numbered as a limited edition, the Top Time B01 Triumph is a special collaboration piece produced in more restricted quantities than standard production models. The partnership with Triumph and the unique design elements make it inherently more exclusive and potentially more collectable than regular collection pieces.
The Top Time collection was originally introduced by Willy Breitling in the 1960s to appeal to a younger, more active audience seeking bold design and functionality. This contemporary incarnation maintains several key elements from vintage Top Time models, including the overall dial layout, the distinctive subdial arrangement, the mushroom pushers, and the retro logo. These thoughtful details create an authentic connection to Breitling’s rich chronograph legacy.
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