Motorsport chronographs: Breitling Top Time B01 Racing and Martini Racing limited edition
Models: black dial AB01771A1B1X1, green dial AB01771A1L1X1, Martini Racing AB01772A1G1X1
Since its founding in 1884, Breitling has not only been a master of time, but also a pioneer in the development of chronographs. The brand's watches have already conquered the air, land, and water, and now they are setting their sights on the racetrack. In the 1960s, Willy Breitling dreamed up a family of watches that embodied freedom, speed, and playfulness: the Top Time, which is now back in the spotlight with a fresh look but the same character.
The limited editions of the Breitling Top Time B01 Racing and Martini Racing evoke the most iconic moments in motorsport. The 38-millimeter cushion-shaped case feels both classic and modern. The "squircle" subdials—named after the combination of the words "square" and "circle"—are neither completely round nor angular, and are designed to convey the feel of a classic race car dashboard. The pattern on the corners of the stainless steel case is reminiscent of the chrome radiator grilles of vintage cars, which is a good example of the attention to detail that Breitling represents.
Martini Racing
The elliptical instrument panel motif at the center of the dial draws on the history of the Top Time collection and, in every version, proclaims a passion for detail, exploiting the aesthetic magic of contrast.
The Racing models come in two distinctive color schemes: one features a black dial complemented by a white bezel and white subdials. This model is paired with a beige leather strap. The other model features a green dial, also with a white bezel and white subdials, complemented by a perforated strap.
The Martini Racing version features dark blue leather straps and the legendary Martini colors: blue, light blue, and red stripes on the dial. This model is a faithful representation of one of motorsport's most famous color schemes and Martini's history.
The Martini Racing version features dark blue leather straps and the legendary Martini colors: blue, light blue, and red stripes on the dial. This model is a faithful representation of one of motorsport's most famous color schemes and Martini's history.
The Martini Racing version features dark blue leather straps and the legendary Martini colors: blue, light blue, and red stripes on the dial. This model is a faithful representation of one of motorsport's most famous color schemes and Martini's history.
The sapphire crystal glass of the watch has been treated with an anti-reflective coating on both sides, making it easy to read even in poor lighting conditions. The indices and hands have been coated with Super-LumiNova® so that they glow in the dark.
The sapphire crystal glass of the watch has been treated with an anti-reflective coating on both sides, making it easy to read even in poor lighting conditions. The indices and hands have been coated with Super-LumiNova® so that they glow in the dark.
With their limited edition, special paintwork and surface treatment, and distinctive design, these watches appeal not only to motorsport enthusiasts, but also to anyone who appreciates history, engineering precision and bold color combinations. The Top Time B01 Racing and Martini Racing editions are designed for those who are not only spectators but also active participants in racing.
