Premier B01 Chronograph 42
80 years after first transforming the chronograph from a tool watch to a fashion statement, the Premier returns
Introducing six new Premier models, featuring a traditional design and equipped with the Breitling-manufactured 01 caliber. Their release coincides with a new book chronicling the origins of Breitling's most collectible chronographs.
The latest Breitling-manufactured caliber 01 on the new Premier Chronograph Replica luxury watches has been redesigned in 2022 with a trimmer profile and a more compact oscillating weight, which can be seen through the transparent sapphire crystal case back. The movement comes with a five-year warranty and offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. In order to combine practicality and elegance, the Premier is now equipped with 100 meters (10 bar) water resistance.
To create the new Premier design, Breitling has retained the distinctive vintage Premier design details, including the smooth fixed bezel, dual scale dial, streamlined rectangular pushers and applied Arabic numerals. The case diameter is 42mm, slightly larger than the 40mm found on the existing B09 (hand-wound) model.
The tone-on-tone dial features chronograph minutes at 3 o'clock and small seconds at 9 o'clock for an elegant touch, while new orange, blue, green, black and cream dials add a touch of elegance to the stainless steel. Modern touch - steel model. Another variant in 18K red gold features a classic cream dial. These watches are available on a classic alligator leather strap or a stylish 7-row metal bracelet.
A new book reveals the prime minister's journey
The launch of the new Premier B01 Chronograph 42 replica watches swiss coincides with the publication of Premier Story, the third installment in the Watch Stories series chronicling some of the world's most famous timepieces. Author Fred Mandelbaum, Breitling's official brand historian and the world's foremost top collector, takes readers on a journey through Willy Breitling's ultimate success (but Often turbulent), the quest to bring the humble chronograph from the cockpit of an airplane to the wrists of the world's fashionistas - a journey that began 80 years ago.
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We go together... Rolex and Daytona, Audemars Piguet and Royal Oak, Breitling and Navitimer. Not quite the lyrics, but proof that certain watches have developed such a powerful aura that they eclipse other equally worthy models. Fortunately, savvier collectors have a wider view, and in the case of Breitling, they tend to prefer the Premier.
It has to be said that the prime minister does not get the attention he deserves. First of all because Breitling, which has been making watches without interruption since 1884, leads the way with a rich catalog. So rich it's impossible to know every detail, no matter how relevant. Secondly, because the Navitimer is still the star of the show and the preeminent Breitling watch. Imagine the brand initially positioning professional pilot discount replica watch and instruments as a Venn diagram, with the Navitimer overlapping.
recovery
Since 2017, Georges Kern has been working to fully restore Breitling's history (not just aviation) and refocus the spotlight on the watches that built its reputation (not just Navitimer). Accordingly, AVI, Top Time, and Premier expand the ranks of long-standing favorites such as Navitimer, Superocean, and Chronomat.
Super League
The Prime Minister is back for several reasons. First, on a pragmatic note, it turns 80 this year. Second, the collection left its mark in the 1940s and beyond, ushering in the transition from tool watches worn by pilots and racing drivers to elegant dress watches. Henceforth, the chronograph is a complication worn around town, not just on the race track.
Third, Georges Kern's consistent focus on the market, backed up by the encyclopedic knowledge of Breitling historian (and seasoned collector) Fred Mandelbaum, argues that collectors Has a deep affinity with the historic prime minister. There's no better way to spark enthusiasm for vintage models than by making new ones!
Call B01
When the Premier high quality cheap watches returned to the spotlight in 2018, it was powered by the legendary B01, Breitling's first in-house movement. It revives several hallmarks of the 1940s (twin-axle layout, double flanges, dial lettering and logo), but keeps it modern with a sapphire caseback and enlarged 42mm diameter (the largest period models don’t exceed 38mm).
There are five reissues: dark green with gray subdials, blue with black subdials, panda, reverse panda, and light gray. Breitling has now rounded out the line with five new steel models and one gold model, all of which can be swapped for a bracelet in the corresponding metal. They are all monochromatic (dial and subdials of the same color), powered by the B01 movement and 42mm in diameter.
For the steel models, collectors can choose from vintage cream or salmon dials, racing dials (a gorgeous all-black version), or bolder navy or shiny green dials. The gold version only comes with a cream dial, with gold hour-markers and hands... oddly enough, so does the steel version. The decision to pair gold hands and indexes with a steel case is surprising, but it works well.
Each new Premier watch offers a 70-hour power reserve, is equipped with a sapphire case back, and is guaranteed water-resistant to 100 meters. They all join the regular collection.Jacob & Co. Epic X Chrono