When Breitling launched the Top Time in the early 1960s, it was meant to be a simpler, more affordable alternative to the brand's higher-end pilot's watch offerings. Aimed at consumers 25 and other, it featured clean lines, an oversized 38mm case in steel or gold, and dials in a kaleidoscopic range of colors, including funky “radio” patterns ideal for the fashion-forward young man (or woman).
The modern Top Time is no different. With its uncluttered dial designs and workhorse movement, it's an ideal entry into the Breitling catalog, which features such famous models as the Chronomat and the Navitimer. For those looking for a simpler chronograph devoid of the Navitimer's multiple timing scales, the Top Time is just the ticket.
This particular Top Time, a Reference AB01765A1B1A1, celebrates the history of Breitling chronographs. Housed in a 41mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, dual pump pushers, and a signed crown, it features a handsome black dial with the Deus motorcycle outfitter logo situated beneath the Breitling wordmark; an outer multi-color tachymeter scale; a triple-register chronograph with white "squircle" registers; and luminous 'dash' indices. With its bright red and white accents against a black and white background, it's a beautiful study in chronograph design, and a cool tribute to one of America's most famous chronograph manufacturers.
Powered by Breitling's B01 automatic chronograph movement and fitted to a stainless steel bracelet, the Breitling Top Time Deus Edition is the ideal biking watch — though it should do just fine away from a powerful vehicle, as well!