The new Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing series brings old-school racing charm to modern watchmaking – with retro cushion cases, iconic Martini Racing colors, and a limited edition that every wrist legend will want.
Breitling and Martini Racing have joined forces in chronographic ecstasy. The new Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing is a watch that screams “start-finish line”, wrapped in a sleek retro case and powered by the B01 in-house movement. A limited edition for collectors and lovers of high-octane style.
The return of an icon: When the clock meets the asphalt
Watches & Wonders 2025? Yep, no Breitling again. But hey – who needs a show floor when you can win the hearts of style and speed lovers with a flick of the wrist? Instead of showing in Geneva, Breitling has prepared something much sexier: a new series of Top Time B01 chronographs, one of which wears the legendary colors Martini Racing – Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing.
If that name doesn't get your blood pumping: Martini Racing is synonymous with the golden age of motorsport, from the brutal Porsche 917 to rally icons. And now? Those colors have landed on one of the most beautiful watches of this decade.
Martini, please. Clock-shaped.
New series Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing has three versions, but the clear winner is the edition Martini RacingWhite dial, blue straps, retro charm – a watch that James Hunt would happily wear while sipping champagne on the victory podium.
The color scheme? Dark blue, light blue, and red, arranged like racing stripes across the center of the dial, complemented by a leather strap in the same color. Together, it works like a restomod Porsche – classic with a soul, modern at heart.
Other versions? One in forest green, the other in black with a vintage beige strap – perfect for a weekend trip through the Dolomites with a vintage 911 in the background.
Downsizing, upsizing
38 mm. Almost miniature in the world of modern chronographs. But at Breitling, they cut out one register and squeezed the watch into a retro “cushion” case. The result? A compact yet confident watch that carries a real '60s racing vibe.
Technical specifications? Here they are:
- Case diameter: 38 mm
- Thickness: 13.3 mm
- Mechanism: In-house B01 (COSC-certified, 70 hours of power reserve)
- Water resistance: 100 m
- Limited edition: 750 pieces per model
- Price: 7,700 USD / 8,500 EUR (price is approximate)
- Release date: April 11, 2025
A watch for those who breathe gasoline and smell like leather
Breitling doesn't work exclusively with any car brand, which means they can flirt with anyone. They've flirted with Shelby, Ford, Chevy, Deus in the past... But now they've gone for old-school luxury: Martini Racing.
And this is not just another one of many themed watches. This is a watch with a story. A watch that doesn't need a billboard at the Grand Prix because its design already screams "Born to Race".
Who should come up with it?
If you like manual transmission cars, know what “heel-and-toe” means, and wear leather-soled shoes – this is the watch for you. But if you’re just a fan of design, detail, and a good story on your wrist, then so be it.
But hurry up. Because with only 750 pieces per model, it will be rarer than a good espresso in an American motel.
Conclusion: Retro. Rather. Rare.
Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing It's not just a watch. It's a statement. It's a timepiece that combines the spirit of motorsport, top-notch Swiss watchmaking, and a design that could be hung on the wall like a work of art.
If you want something that doesn't scream gold watch with a capital, but whispers elegance with the sound wave of a V8 engine – this is it.
