In a new collaboration with Australian lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina, Breitling has created the limited-edition rugged retro Top Time Deus.
Even big watch aficionados might be forgiven for not knowing that Breitling has become the official timekeeper of the Deus Swank Rally. What is this rally you might ask? It’s only an epic motorcycle championship, a down-and-dirty global event that celebrates vintage bikes against the most diverse of backdrops from Italy and France to Australia and Bali. Got your attention now?
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To mark this intriguing milestone, Breitling has teamed up with Deus Ex Machina (yes, the guys from all those singlets), organisers of the event, to create a timepiece that is at once elegant and built for adventure. Designed for bikers, boarders, surfers and those who like to delve off the beaten path, the Top Time Deus chronograph is a nod to Breitling’s original 1960s edition and a true tribute to the nomad spirit.
The first Top Time had a clear mission – suiting the needs of “young and active professionals” with a range of “ultra-modern” chronographs. The retro vibe of today’s edition has an enduring appeal. It’s not about keeping time, but rather expanding it whenever adventure beckons.
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Bold yet classy, this new version sports a racing-themed calfskin leather strap while its silver dial displays yellow and orange details, squircle-shaped chronograph counters, and the Deus logo and adage In Benzin Veri offset in white on its black tachymeter scale. However, perhaps the quirkiest detail of the new chronograph is a hand in the shape of a lightning bolt.
The back of the watch’s 41-millimeter stainless-steel case features the iconic Deus artwork of a retro-looking motorcyclist in full flight designed by Deus creative director Carby Tuckwell. Within, you’ll find the Breitling Caliber 23, a COSC- certified chronometer with a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.
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Limited to just 1,500 units, the new Breitling Top Time Deus will also come with a copy of the Deus coffee table book and a unique canvas tote bag, if you buy it online through Breitling’s website.
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