Breitling Top Time latest collaborations with Deus Ex Machina and Triumph Motorcycles showcase a powerful upgrade with the incorporation of the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01. Launched during the Wheels & Waves surf-and-motorcycle festival in Biarritz, France, these new additions to the Top Time range pay homage to the freewheeling spirit of their era while embracing the world of motorbikes, classic cars, and adventurous journeys on the open road.
A Monochromatic Beauty
The Top Time Deus, the outcome of a collaboration between Breitling and the Australian custom motorcycle and surf outfitter Deus Ex Machina, joins Breitling’s core range. The timepiece, which has a monochromatic theme, has a black display with white triple-register subdials and a tachymeter scale. Red accents offer a splash of color, and the centerpiece chrono hand is shaped like a lightning bolt, as with past Top Time Deus editions. The stunning Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 is visible through an open sapphire-crystal caseback with a red Deus emblem in the center.
A Premium Upgrade
Following a successful cooperation in 2022, Breitling and Triumph, the British heritage motorcycle manufacturer, reconnect to offer the updated Top Time Triumph, which is now part of Breitling’s core range. The watch has an ice-blue face that has been precisely color-matched to a 1951 Triumph Thunderbird 6T and a rare, blue-dialed Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 from the 1970s. The inclusion of the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 elevates the clock by allowing the sophisticated mechanism to be seen through a revolutionary open-caseback design. The watch features historical Breitling components such as a throwback logo, mushroom chronograph pushers, and a subtle bowtie design.
Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01
The introduction of the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 to the Top Time range marks a significant milestone. Developed in 2009, this flagship movement embodies over a century of watchmaking expertise, setting the industry benchmark for chronograph movements. The Caliber 01 boasts a column-wheel system and a vertical clutch, providing precise and smooth operation. With a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, it outperforms non-manufacture movements. Its modular design allows for easy cleaning and servicing without full disassembly. Breitling’s confidence in the caliber is evident through its 5-year warranty, supported by meticulous quality-control processes and COSC certification for accuracy.
Breitling’s relationship with Deus Ex Machina and Triumph motorbikes results in timepieces that exemplify adventure, mechanical craftsmanship, and a love of motorbikes. With the inclusion of the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, these watches are the ideal combination of style, functionality, and heritage. Breitling Chronometrie lovers should expect more fascinating advancements in the future as the company continues to push the frontiers of watchmaking.
