Since the 1940s, Breitling has continued to add advanced complications to its chronograph watches. Today, the brand once again demonstrates its innovative spirit by launching a new tourbillon version for the Top Time retro car series. The move pays homage to three classic sports cars: the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette and Shelby Cobra. The replica Top Time B21 series retro car tourbillon chronograph (Top Time B21 Classic Cars Chronograph Tourbillon) is not only a symbol of speed, but also continues the pioneering spirit of the Breitling brand in developing luxury sports chronograph watches.
The Top Time B21 series of retro car tourbillon chronograph watches are equipped with the Breitling B21 movement, which made its debut in the Premier Tourbillon watch last year. Breitling collaborated with professional movement manufacturer Manufacture La Joux-Perret to jointly develop the B21 movement, which uniquely combines a tourbillon with a chronograph to create a watch with Breitling characteristics. This marks the first time that the Swiss watchmaker has introduced the tourbillon complication into the Top Time collection. At the same time, Breitling has a unique taste in the selection of materials, using special materials such as bronze, ceramics and titanium. One of the dials is made of walnut tree burl, adding unique charm and personality to this watch. .
Breitling CEO Georges Kern said: “I am very pleased to be equipped with a tourbillon in the Top Time retro car series watch. Creating such a tool watch that combines functionality, complexity and style fully demonstrates Breitling’s Precision watchmaking skills. Just like the three sports cars represented by the watch, the Top Time B21 series retro car tourbillon chronograph watch is known for its excellent design and powerful engine.”
The replica Top Time B21 Ford Mustang watch uses a 43mm bronze case with a titanium bottom cover. The green dial perfectly echoes the color tone of the first-generation Ford Mustang (produced between 1964 and 1974), highlighting a free spirit. This watch not only inherits the classic design elements of the Ford Mustang, but also shows Breitling’s deep emotion and unique vision for the retro car series.
The replica Top Time B21 Shelby Cobra watch is equipped with a 44mm black ceramic case with a titanium bottom cover, crown, buttons and buckle. The blue dial of the watch perfectly echoes the classic painting of the Shelby Cobra sports car, once again demonstrating Breitling’s love and respect for automotive culture. The Shelby Cobra was designed and manufactured by Le Mans champion Carroll Shelby in 1962. It cleverly combined a small and lightweight British-style chassis with a powerful and reliable American small-displacement engine, becoming A classic in automotive history. This watch is not only a tribute to the Shelby Cobra, but also a symbol of Breitling’s cooperation with legends in the automotive industry, integrating the essence of exquisite watchmaking and automotive engineering.
The replica Top Time B21 Chevrolet Corvette watch is equipped with a 44mm black ceramic case with a titanium case back, crown, buttons and buckle. Its unique feature lies in the design of the walnut tree dial, paired with a racing-style perforated leather strap, which pays tribute to the steering wheel and dashboard inlays of the “Sting Ray” Chevrolet Corvette model that was popular in the 1960s. This watch is not only a passionate tribute to the Chevrolet Corvette, but also Breitling’s affectionate expression of automotive culture. Its exquisite watchmaking craftsmanship and extreme attention to detail make it a perfect combination of the automotive and watch fields, demonstrating Breitling’s unremitting pursuit of innovation and tradition.
The B21 movement, jointly developed by Breitling and professional movement manufacturer Manufacture La Joux-Perret, uses column wheel control and a lateral clutch. It swings at a frequency of 28,800 times per hour or 4 Hz and has a power reserve of up to 55 hours. This movement is certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC), ensuring its accurate and reliable time measurement function. Through the hollow-designed oscillating weight, the column wheel at the bottom can be clearly seen, highlighting the exquisite craftsmanship of the movement.
The B21 movement has a built-in tourbillon, and its cage contains the balance wheel, balance spring and escapement mechanism, which keeps running. The design of the tourbillon effectively offsets the influence of gravity in all directions, making the watch’s travel time more accurate and reliable. At the same time, the Top Time B21 retro car tourbillon chronograph watch has 100 meters of waterproof performance, ensuring the reliable use of the watch in daily life.
In addition, this watch also enjoys a 5-year warranty provided by Breitling. This means that whether it is in terms of style, power or performance, the Top Time B21 retro car tourbillon chronograph watch can meet your dreams and expectations. It is not only a beautiful watch, but also a perfect combination of technology and design. It is an outstanding work of Breitling and will surely become a treasure on your wrist.