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. Co-designed with Australian surf-and-motorcycle outfitter Deus Ex Machina, the Top Time B01 Deus will appeal to bikers, boarders and backpackers, all looking for the freedom to explore the world their own way, at their own pace. It features the Deus emblem and adage “In benzin veritas” on the dial as well a perforated leather racing strap, speed-measuring tachymeter scale and contrasting “squircle” (not quite square, not quite round) subdials that give the feel of a vintage dashboard gauge. It also comes with a special lightning-bolt-shaped chronograph hand and, under the hood, a brag-worthy engine: the exceptional Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.
Technical data
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.)
98 g
Watch Head Weight (Approx.)
77.5 g
Diameter
41 mm
Thickness
13.3 mm
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip)
50.36 mm
Lug Width (in-between lugs)
20 mm
Strap
Strap Material
Calfskin leather
Strap Colour
Black
Strap Type
Straight
Lug
20/18 mm
Buckle Material
Stainless steel
Buckle Type
Folding clasp
Buckle Size
18 mm
