The new Top Time Chronograph B01 Tribute To Aston Martin DB5 case measures 41 millimeters by 47.9 millimeters and13.8 millimeters thick. The dial of each limited-edition model features a wood inlay rehaut, meant to evoke the wooden steering wheel and interior elements of the classic car that debuted in 1963.
There are three case versions and dials. At the top end of this Top Time release is the 250-piece LE18-karat ‘red gold’ version that maxes out the luxury elements of the DB5 from which it draws inspiration. In addition to the gold case, the watch features a hand-cut black onyx dial that marks the first time Breitling has used the dark stone for a dial, it says.
The gold version features the unique wooden inlay rehaut with Super-LumiNova-filled gold hands, indexes, and gold subdial outlines on the 30-minute and seconds counters. The fixed gold bezel features an exterior tachymeter scale – of course. The automatic COSC-certified B01 movement, featuring a column-wheel, vertical clutch chronograph, and gold rotor. Despite a non-screw-down crown and mushroom pushers, the watch offers 100 meters of water resistance thanks to two crown gaskets. Delivered on a brown calfskin strap with a gold folding clasp buckle, the red gold version is priced at $41,500.