Breitling Introduces Six New Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Models

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Breitling Introduces Six New Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Models​

Fratello
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Mar 21, 2023

Breitling’s horological journey through three generations of the founding family was “very much the history of the chronograph,” notes the brand’s historian Fred Mandelbaum. When Breitling revived the historic Premier line in 2019 after a 50-plus-year hiatus, the brand aimed to capture that vintage flair in a modern interpretation. Today, the Swiss heritage watchmaker is adding six new Premier models, each in a 42mm case. Five are made of stainless steel and one of 18K rose gold, and all feature a COSC-certified manufacture caliber B01.


Read more @ Fratello link

https://www.breitling.com/us-en/find-your-breitling/new-watches/

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TECHNICAL DATA​

MOVEMENT​

CaliberBreitling 01 (Manufacture)
MovementSelf-winding mechanical
Power reserveApprox. 70 hrs
Chronograph1/4th second, 30 minutes
Vibration28,800 v.p.h
Jewel22/20 mm
CalendarDial aperture

CASE​

Case materialStainless steel
CasebackScrewed in (sapphire crystal)
Water resistance10 bars i
BezelFixed
CrownNon screw-locked, two gaskets
CrystalCambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides

DIMENSIONS​

Product Weight (Approx.)105.0 g.
Watch-head Weight (Approx.)83.6 g.
Diameter42.0 mm
Thickness13.6 mm mm
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip)50.0 mm
Lug width (in-between lug)22.0 mm

STRAP​

Strap materialAlligator leather
Strap colorBrown
Strap typeCurved
Lug22/18 mm
Buckle MaterialStainless steel
Buckle typeFolding clasp
Buckle size18 mm





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Breitling Introduces The New Top Time Classic Car Editions With A Trio Of Familiar Faces And One Newcomer​

Now featuring the in-house B01 movement and a new Ford Thunderbird model as a great addition to the lineup

https://www.fratellowatches.com/bre...trio-of-familiar-faces-and-one-newcomer/#gref

Watch specifications​

BRAND
Breitling
MODEL
Top Time Classic Cars Editions
REFERENCE
Top Time Ford Thunderbird: AB01766A1A1X1 | Top Time Ford Mustang: AB01762A1L1X1 | Top Time Chevrolet Corvette: AB01762A1L1X1 | Top Time Shelby Cobra: AB01763A1C1X1
DIAL
Top Time Ford Thunderbird: white | Top Time Ford Mustang: green and black | Top Time Chevrolet Corvette: red and black | Top Time Shelby Cobra: blue and white
CASE MATERIAL
Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS
Diameter: 41mm | Thickness: 13.8mm | Lug-to-lug: 50,.36mm
CRYSTAL
Sapphire
CASE BACK
Display case back with sapphire window
MOVEMENT
Breitling manufacture B01: automatic chronograph, 336 components (324 components for the Shelby Cobra model), 28,800vph frequency, 70-hour power reserve
WATER RESISTANCE
100 meters
STRAP
Leather racing strap with stainless steel buckle or mesh stainless steel bracelet with butterfly clasp
FUNCTIONS
Time (hours, minutes, small seconds) and chronograph function (12-hour timer for Corvette, Mustang, and Thunderbird models; 30-minute timer for Cobra)
PRICE
€7,550

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Breitling | Premier Heritage Revived​


BreitlingOfficial
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Mar 21, 2023

First introduced in 1943, the Premier was Willy's antidote to utility: a chronograph that combined the purpose of a tool watch with the style of a dress watch. The new Premier B01 Chronograph 42’s heritage-inspired design is equipped with the self-winding Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.


More about Breitling
- Website: https://www.breitling.com/





Breitling | TopTime Classic Cars​

BreitlingOfficial
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Mar 21, 2023

The previously sold-out Top Time Classic Cars are back, with a fourth model—the Ford Thunderbird—and a new engine under the hood: the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.

 

Breitling Updates The Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Collection With New Models​

Breitling’s horological journey through three generations of the founding family was “very much the history of the chronograph,” notes the brand’s historian Fred Mandelbaum. When Breitling revived the historic Premier line in 2019 after a 50-plus-year hiatus, the brand aimed to capture that vintage flair in a modern interpretation. Today, the Swiss heritage watchmaker is adding six new Premier models, each in a 42mm case. Five are made of stainless steel and one of 18K rose gold, and all feature a COSC-certified manufacture caliber B01.

The birth of the Premier collection​

Through the early 20th century, the brand progressively developed its form and function with multiple patents as a utility timekeeper for the masses. But it was the third-generation leader Willy Breitling who elevated the family specialty, strategically turning the tool-watch chronograph into a style icon that we know today. Willy drew upon his business savvy to carve out a new category in the market for his dual-pusher chronograph as an everyday dress watch.

Then came the Premier collection in 1943, which touted top-of-the-line quality and elegance for the fashionable set. These watches featured simple, clean designs that were inspired by Art Deco style, which was popular at the time. They were designed to be more refined and understated than Breitling's other collections, which were primarily geared toward pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

A modern rebirth​

Fast forward to 2019. Under the new management of Georges Kern, Breitling revived the Premier line to pay homage to the brand’s glorious past. Staying true to the original “Premier” spirit, the remake boasted “the best caliber, best material, and best design.” In 2021, the brand brought back the full 1940s lineup with four new sporty styles in the Premier Heritage collection. The freshly unveiled Premier B01 Chronograph 42 model we see today is essentially the 2019 execution with a cosmetic makeover in line with the 2021 Heritage releases.

A little touch of wrist presence​

Size-wise, the new Premier measures 42mm in diameter and 13.6mm in thickness. From lug to lug, it measures 50mm, and the lugs' curvature works wonders to help wrap the watch around the wrist. On the side, its non-screw-down crown is fitted with two gaskets to ensure a water resistance rating of 100 meters.

The case is further sealed by sapphire crystals on both sides, and the top cover is treated with a double-sided antireflective coating. Visible through the exhibition case back is the in-house automatic caliber B01. This latest iteration of the Breitling manufacture caliber 01 that powers the new Premier chronographs was redesigned in 2022 with a more compact oscillating weight.

The in-house Breitling B01 caliber​

Having first debuted in 2009, the B01 is one of Breitling's most significant achievements in its long history of watchmaking and has become one of the company's signature features. It boasts a 334-part construction, including a column-wheel mechanism and a vertical clutch. This chronograph caliber has been tested to superior technical standards and COSC-certified for accuracy within +6/-4 seconds per day.

Breitling also subjects the movement to rigorous tests that emulate 16 years of regular use. These include shock (approximately 60,000 shocks at 500 G), the crown (more than 100,000 winds), rotor winding (3,456,000 turns), and the chronograph pushers (approx. 5,840 start-stop-reset engagements). The movement beats at a frequency of 28,000vph (4Hz) and provides a power reserve of 70 hours.

The Breitling Premier:
A modern-retro sensation​

 

NEW Breitling B01 Premier Chronographs​

Brent Miller Time
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Apr 6, 2023


42mm case
13.9mm thick
49.5mm lug to lug
22mm lug width
Cal. B01 w/ 70 hours power reserve
100m water resistance

AB0145211G1P1
105.5g stainless steel case on strap, $9,100
AB0145171C1A1
166.7g stainless steel bracelet, $9,500
RB0145371G1P1
143.3g 18k red gold case on strap, $20,200
 

Breitling - Geneva, Spring 2023​

Breitling - Geneva, Spring 2023

WATCHES TV
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Apr 12, 2023

Interview with @Breitling chief marketing officer Tim Sayler on the new timepieces, collections, and a special spin-off, inspired by the famous Ford Thunderbird.

 
I like the premier line a lot. Although it was a bummer to me that it replaced the Transocean line. Its interesting that they have gotten away from different colored subdials here, even though it's an in house movement.

Makes them dressier IMO, esp in the white or salmon. Makes them even ore Patek-ish.

Still the original panda may be the one I like best.
 

Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 - Blue Beauty​

Bruce Williams
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May 28, 2023

"The unmistakable stamp of impeccable taste." Does this modern Premier Chrono live up to Willy Breitling's statement?


0:00 - 2:39 The details
2:39 - 4:14 The fit and presence
4:14 - 5:50 Finish and movement
5:50 - 8:03 Summary and conclusion

My recommended Breitling AD is Brent Miller Jewelers in Lancaster PA. Reach out to my good friend Brad about any Breitling model-
717-712-8954 (Brad's cell)
[email protected]

YT: @Brent Miller Time
IG: @brentmillertime

#heritagerevived #everydayelegance




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;)Thanks for adding this post, Mike. :hat:
 
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