Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Aston Martin DB5
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Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Aston Martin DB5

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At a glance
Price
$11,400 - $41,500
Case size
41mm
Lug-to-lug
47.9mm
Thickness
13.8mm
Case material
Stainless steel, Stainless steel with platinum bezel, 18k re
Movement
Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01
Power reserve
70 hours
Water resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial
Silver sunray, Black lacquered, Black onyx
Strap
Brown calfskin leather
Limited
1,022 (steel), 315 (steel/platinum), 250 (gold)
The brief

Breitling has launched a trio of limited-edition Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 models inspired by the iconic Aston Martin DB5. These watches celebrate the historical connection between the Top Time and the DB5, notably seen in the 1965 film Thunderball. The collection features three variants in stainless steel, steel with a platinum bezel, and 18k red gold, all powered by Breitling's in-house Calibre 01.

  • Limited to 1,022 pieces (stainless steel)
  • Limited to 315 pieces (steel with platinum bezel)
  • Limited to 250 pieces (18k red gold)
  • Price: $11,400 (stainless steel)
  • Price: $18,600 (steel with platinum bezel)
  • Price: $41,500 (18k red gold)
  • 70-hour power reserve
  • 100 meters water resistance
Across the sources

The wooden inlay rehaut on each dial is designed to evoke the wooden steering wheel and interior elements of the classic DB5.

Hodinkee

The 18k red gold version features Breitling's first-ever natural onyx dial.

Hodinkee

The "squircle" sub-dials mirror the shape of classic Aston Martin dashboard instruments.

Time+Tide

The watches feature pump pushers and a cushion-shaped case with subtle Art Deco grooves, contributing to a 1960s character.

Fratello

The absence of a date window preserves the dial's balance and clean layout.

Fratello

The custom Aston Martin rotor is visible through the exhibition caseback.

Oracle Time
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