Swiss manufacturer Breitling was founded in the Swiss Jura in 1884 by Léon Breitling, a man dedicated to crafting precision chronographs and timers. Today, Breitling remains a leader in creating sturdy, reliable, and high-performance instruments that are especially beloved by those involved in air/water sports and commercial aviation. In addition to their own celebrated movements, in 2017 Breitling began coproduction of movements with the Rolex-owned brand Tudor.

In a brilliant nod to the dashing, sophisticated style of 1940s timepieces, this Breitling Premier B01 will serve you well both as a distinguished dress piece and a robust instrument of tried and true precision.

First, take note of the sumptuous 18K red gold case that measures a generous 42 mm in diameter, 13.65 mm in height, and rests upon a brown alligator leather strap with an 18K red gold deployant folding buckle to expertly match the case.

The silvered dial is a bright affair and showcases luminous hands, hour markers upon the hour, and a date window classically positioned at 6. There is a tachymeter scale running along the outer edge of the dial and a small seconds counter at 9. This Breitling Chronometer Premier also delivers chronograph functions that include a 1/4th second center hand and a 30-minute counter at 3.

Take a look through the screwed-down sapphire exhibition case back and you’ll see the self-winding mechanical automatic Breitling 01 manufacture caliber, which beats at 28,800 vph, has 28 jewels, and gives you a convenient 70 hours of power.

Additional features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, push / pull winding crown, and a 100 m / 10 atm water resistance.

This Premier B01 Chronograph 42 by Breitling could very well be the crown jewel of your collection; as such, we are pleased to offer it here at significant savings.

Standout feature(s): Dashing 18K red gold case and deployant buckle; Breitling 01 manufacture caliber with convenient 70-hour power reserve; 100 m / 10 atm water resistance; tachymeter scale.


Details at a glance:

• Model Reference: RB0118371G1P2
• Case Material: 18K red gold
• Case Dimensions: 42 mm
• Case Height: 13.65 mm 
• Movement: Self-winding mechanical automatic, 28,800 vph, 28 jewels, 70-hour power reserve
• Caliber: Breitling 01 manufacture
• Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, chronograph, small seconds, date, tachymeter
• Dial: Silver color
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Winding Crown: Push / pull
• Water-resistance: 100 m / 10 atm 
• Band: Brown alligator leather strap
• Clasp: 18K red gold deployant buckle
• Country of Origin: Switzerland 
• Retail Value: $27,200
• Condition: New, unworn
• Comments: Includes original boxes and papers