Breitling Top Time B01 Eddy Merckx Yellow Dial Limited Edition
Breitling has released the Top Time B01 Eddy Merckx, a limited edition chronograph honoring cycling legend Eddy Merckx. This watch features a vibrant yellow dial, referencing the Tour de France's Yellow Jersey, and is limited to 525 pieces, corresponding to Merckx's career victories. It marks the latest addition to Breitling's cycling tribute series.
- Limited to 525 pieces
- 41mm stainless steel case
- Breitling Manufacture Calibre B01 movement
- 70-hour power reserve
- 100m water resistance
- Price: $8,050 (strap), $8,450 (bracelet)
The yellow dial is a direct nod to the Maillot Jaune, the Yellow Jersey worn by the leader of the Tour de France, a jersey Merckx wore for a record 96 days.
The number 525, representing Merckx's career victories, is engraved on each caseback as 'One of 525'.
The dial features silver 'squircle' shaped subdials and Merckx's signature at 6 o'clock.
The watch is equipped with period-style mushroom pushers for the chronograph functions.
The tachymeter scale has 'Units Per Hour' text replaced by 'Eddy Merckx' in a tangerine accent.
Buyers can choose between a black perforated calfskin strap or a stainless steel mesh bracelet.
The movement is Breitling's in-house, COSC-certified Calibre B01, a column-wheel, vertical-clutch chronograph.