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Breitling · Top Time

Breitling Top Time B01

Ref. RB01761A1Q1X1 · Mechanical

$23,900Sold out
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Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Finish
18k red gold
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Breitling B01
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
70h
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Time only

Breitling

Breitling's flagship in-house integrated chronograph movement featuring a column-wheel mechanism and vertical clutch for smooth chronograph operation. The 70-hour power reserve and COSC certification make it one of the best value propositions in manufacture chronograph calibers. Its modular design allows for various dial configurations across the Navitimer, Chronomat, and Premier collections.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Top Time collection · 6 watches

Top Time B01
Top Time B0141mm
Top Time B01 Racing
Top Time B01 Racing38mm
Top Time B21
Top Time B2142mm
Top Time B21
Top Time B2142mm
Top Time Deus
Top Time Deus41mm
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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time B01 for its striking, beautiful, and classy vintage racing aesthetic, with many considering it a favorite and sexier than competitors. Reviewers highlight its sharp finishing, compelling design, and the in-house Breitling B01 movement, noting the 41mm case wears slightly smaller and the polished bezel with brushed case sides offers a '60s-sporty feel. Some owners specifically laud the blue dial's light-reactive qualities and unique rounded square complications. One owner notes the 41mm case size. The Breitling Top Time B01 is available for 5,300 USD, though one owner questions if the B01 movement justifies the price difference over older movements, especially given secondary market pricing. The crown and pushers are noted as pronounced, potentially making it difficult to wear under shirt sleeves. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Top Time B01 highly for its captivating design and robust in-house movement at its price point.

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