Exclusive hands-on: BREITLING Top Time

#squadonamission #breitling #breitlingtoptime

This is an exclusive hands-on video! We are happy to present you the new Breitling Top Time chronograph.

For a general information about the Breitling watches 2020 please watch our video where I talk with Breitling CEO Georges Kern. You will like it!

When the original Breitling Top Time was launched in the 1960s, it was a watch with a clear mission. Willy Breitling announced that his brand’s new watches were “particularly suited to the needs of the young and active professionals. We are designing a superb range of ultramodern chronographs, led by a completely new model, the Top Time.” The sports watch appealed to that demographic but also attracted young women, who were drawn to its bold new lines and its undeniable elegance. And now, Breitling is reintroducing the Top Time, a collectors’ favorite with one of the most recognizable dials in all of watchmaking.

More than half a century after introducing its Top Time watch, Breitling is launching an updated and upgraded model. Like the 1960s model that inspired it, the new Breitling Top Time has an unconventional design that makes a bold style statement. A first glance at the dial, which has long been known to collectors as the Zorro dial, makes it clear that this is a watch that doesn’t take itself too seriously. But that playful face doesn’t disguise the superb chronograph performance, which is pure Breitling.

Inside the Top Time’s 41-millimeter stainless-steel case is a Breitling Caliber 23 chronograph movement with a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. Its accuracy is confirmed by its status as a COSC-certified chronometer. The red hour and minute hands as well as the dot mark- ers for each hour are coated with Super-LumiNova®, a luminescent material that ensures legibility in all lighting conditions. Along with the central hour, minute, and chronograph second hands, the dial also features a decimal scale and two subdials – a small second count- er at the 9 o’clock position and a 30-minute counter with unique red accents at 3 o’clock. The new Breitling Top Time’s modern retro look is perfectly complemented by its brown nubuck leather strap. This striking watch is limited to 2000 pieces, and its caseback is engraved with “ONE OF 2000.”

One of the few features this new chronograph doesn’t have is a Geiger counter, unlike the Top Time handed to James Bond (Sean Connery) by Q in 1965’s Thunderball. The world’s favorite spy used the watch to avert a nuclear catastrophe by locating stolen missiles that had been hidden underwater. With 007, of course, style is always essen- tial, and owners of the new Breitling Top Time will have it in abundance.

The Breitling Top Time Limited Edition will be the brand’s first watch offered with a blockchain-based digital passport, which confirms the authenticity and own- ership of the watch with a single click. Owners can access the watch’s digital passport at any time and transfer ownership – if they choose to do so – with a simple blockchain transaction. Offered in cooperation with Arianee, the digital passport will also complement Breitling’s innovative digital warranty program by offer- ing the absolute security that can only be provided by a blockchain system. This cutting-edge technology, which makes it possible for customers to engage with the brand anonymously, allows Breitling to add new online services ranging from advanced clienteling to a revolutionary care program.

Caliber Breitling 23
Movement self-winding mechanical
Power reserve approx. 48 hrs
Chronograph displaying ⅛ th of a second on the dial, 30 minutes
Vibration 28,800 A/h

Case Steel
Caseback Snapped
Water resistance 3 bars
Crown Non screw-locked, one gasket
Crystal Convex sapphire crystal, glareproofed both sides

DIMENSIONS
Diameter 41.00 mm
Thickness 14.27 mm

For more information please click here:

[WatchAdvisor]

For more information about the watches shown in the video PLEASE do also read the detailed description of the video!

[checksix_TC]

I love your new format, focusing on the hands and watch only. A beautiful video of a gorgeous watch. It just reminds me of the Bulova Surfboard Chronograph.

[martint]

Nice watch but disappointing that the geiger counter isn't included this time around!

[Norman-mngp]

I like retro watches and I like them more if they have quality and prestige like the one Breitling gives. It is a beautiful watch. It reminds me of the Hanhart racemaster flyback.

Thanks for showing off a great gem ....

[jrlee]

Excellent review Alex. Please use a watch tray to protect the watch from scratches.

[fss]

One of the better breitling releases in recent years.

[supernova]

Very nice chronograph ! Very retro style. Thanks for posting.

[dylancarrick]

I love the vintage Breitling logo on the case back ❤️😍

[buzzards_watches]

Nice review from a couple years ago, Alexander, thank you 👍🙂 Watch is beautiful, I like Breitling, but this seems maybe high on the price tag.

[mmnn]

@WatchAdvisor, if you still have the watch, do you notice a vibration or feel the movement of the parts inside the case? Also, do you notice a squeaking noise when winding?

[alberto]

✅ as all of the Breitling chronographs this is gorgeous .... but why they are using the Mighty Valjoux and not their in-house Chronograph movements? Thanks Alexandro outstanding content for the channel 👍

[lucachinellato]

How nice to review a review of watches Alexander... 😍

[paul_howey]

Really cool piece. Was hoping it would be thinner.

[apangurra]

Nice watch and the strap is fantastic, I hope they sell it separatley aswell.

[robertsullivan]

Not a fan of this one but as you pointed out when you spoke now and with Mr Kern this watch is for the younger people. It's big and bold and makes a statement.

[apangurra]

How about a "smart-watch UTC" for the new Chronomat bracelet? Of course with limited functions because of the small size.

[AbdulRWatches]

That might be the best looking Breitling release since a long time 👍👍 shame as well non see thru case back, always a suspect move as it might mean that the movement is not well decorated.
The price is OK, but it could be lower especially that it doesn't have an in house movement.

[mrpipspoppersv]

I would like to see one on a bracelet.

[Youcantleavethisempty]

Wish it was in 38mm or 39mm. Very beautiful nonetheless!

[ID]

Great video, isn't the watch a little too thick? for the tribute of a vintage watch it might have been more consistent, right? Great work overall on the part of Breitling for its new models, nice work Mr Kern.