Breitling’s Top Time is back, and it’s flooring the pedal with a trio of chronographs that scream 1960s swagger and modern muscle.
The watchmaker’s new Top Time Racing and Top Time Martini Racing editions steal the show, blending vintage rally vibes with the kind of precision that’d make a racing aficionado nod in approval. Limited to just 750 pieces each, these watches aren’t just timekeepers—they’re a ticket to the fast life.
Breitling’s been in the motorsport game since cars were more horsepower than horse-drawn. Back in the ‘60s, when Willy Breitling unleashed the Top Time collection, it was all about rebellion—think leather jackets, rally dust, and chasing the distant horizon. Picture this: you’re tearing through a mountain pass, split-second decisions on the wheel, the world a blur. The new Top Time Racing editions bottle that rush.
Two colourways—black-and-white with a beige leather strap or green-and-white with a perforated green racing strap—nod to vintage driving gloves and the gritty glamour of days-long rallies. The 38 mm cushion case, squircle subdials (not square, not round, just right), and that retro dashboard dial? It’s like strapping a classic Porsche gauge to your wrist.
Powered by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01—a COSC-certified beast with a 70-hour power reserve—these watches are built for precision under pressure. Mushroom pushers make timing a breeze, whether you’re clocking laps or your mate’s dim sum order. With only 750 made (caseback engraved “One of 750”), they’re rarer than a quiet night in Lan Kwai Fong (circa. 2018). These are striking timepieces is for the guy who thrives on adrenaline—be it trading stocks or tearing up the streets.
If we want to talk pedigree (and why wouldn’t we?), Martini Racing’s iconic blue, light blue, and red stripes have been leaving rivals choking on dust for over 50 years. Now, Breitling has also teamed up with the legendary racing brand for the Top Time Martini Racing—a 750-piece stunner that’s pure trackside testosterone. The dial’s a tribute to those winning liveries, paired with a dark blue perforated leather strap that screams speed. Same 38 mm case, same squircle flair, same dashboard soul—it’s retro cool with a modern edge.
For more Collectables inspiration click here.
LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? FOLLOW ALPHA MEN ASIA ON FACEBOOK, OR INSTAGRAM AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR HONG KONG-CENTRIC NEWSLETTER HERE
