Breitling Top Time B01 Ford Thunderbird 41

The 1960s was a decade of experimentation, fun, freedom and energy. Whether cruising on a motorcycle or revving up a sportscar, living life at full speed was the order of the day. Willy Breitling felt this change of pace and set out to design an unconventional chronograph that would capture the verve of era. He called it the Top Time. That spirited tradition continues today with Breitling partnering with some of the coolest names in wheels to create its Top Time designs. The Ford Thunderbird was first unveiled at the 1954 Detroit auto show. It was touted as a fun-to-drive cabriolet that made its presence felt with its luxurious design, solid build and dramatic tailfin. The Top Time B01 Ford Thunderbird features the colors and emblem of its classic-car counterpart as well as a perforated leather racing strap, speed-measuring tachymeter scale and contrasting squircle (not quite square, not quite round) subdials that give the feel of vintage dashboard gauges. It also comes with a brag-worthy engine under the hood: the exceptional Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.

MOVEMENT
Caliber
Breitling 01 (Manufacture)

Movement
Self-winding mechanical

Power reserve
Approx. 70 hrs

Chronograph
1/4th second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers.

Vibration
28,800 v.p.h

Jewel
40 Jewels

CASE
Case material
Stainless steel

Caseback
Screwed in (sapphire crystal)

Water resistance
10 bars

Bezel
Fixed

Crown
Non screw-locked, two gaskets

Crystal
Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides

DIMENSIONS
Product Weight (Approx.)
142.5 g.

Watch-head Weight (Approx.)
77.5 g.

Diameter
41.0 mm

Thickness
13.3 mm

Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip)
50.3 mm

Lug width (in-between lug)
20.0 mm

STRAP
Strap material
Stainless steel

Strap colour
Metal bracelet

Strap type
Straight

Lug
20/18 mm