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 AB01764A1C1A1 celebrates the rich history of the Breitling chronograph. Housed in a 41mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, dual pump pushers, and a signed crown, it features a handsome blue sunray dial with an outer black and white tachymeter scale; a dual-register chronograph with black "squircle" registers; and luminous 'dash' indices.
Powered by Breitling's B01 automatic chronograph movement and fitted to a retro mesh bracelet, the Breitling Top Time AB01764A1C1A1 is the ideal driving watch — though it should do just fine outside a powerful vehicle, as well!