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Breitling recently announced a rather exciting collaboration with the British motorcycle company Triumph, and in honor of the release of their limited edition Speed Twin bike for their 120th birthday, Breitling released a Limited Edition watch, the Top Time Triumph, that goes along with the motorcycle. If you place your order before August 2, 2022, both the motorcycle and the watch will have a matching personalized edition number.
But why would Breitling announce a Limited Edition watch now, and even more so, why would they partner up with an English motorcycle company to promote it? While this may seem like an odd pairing at first, if you take a careful look at Breitling’s history, it actually very much stands to reason that they would take part in a promotion in a promotion with an automaker.
To start with, we will take a brief look at the history of Breitling and explain why their decision to cross-promote with an automaker isn’t actually as surprising as one might think, and then actually take a closer look at the watch itself, as well as where to get it if you were interested in purchasing one for yourself.
What is the History of Breitling?
Breitling was founded in 1884 and came to prominence by producing watches that were highly certified chronometers. While chronometers were initially created to be used in aviation and for deep-sea diving, today, they are most commonly used in the world of competitive car racing, especially in places like Formula 1 and other high-end car races.
Therefore, when Triumph was looking for a partner to collaborate with to celebrate their 120th birthday, Breitling was likely at the top of a very shortlist. Both companies are legacy brands, and both have had their products prominently featured in Hollywood films – in fact, there are probably at least one or two films that feature both a Triumph motorcycle and a Breitling watch in them over the course of the picture. They needed to find a brand to collaborate with that would be able to match their impressive legacy and also produce a watch that would likely be to some pretty exacting standards.
In other words, it’s actually not that off the wall to see a company that produces chronometers, which are essentially considered racing watches at this point in time, promoting their watches with a company that produces motorcycles or cars. It also ties into a much longer history that watchmakers have of tying their work into larger “machines,” such as cars or boats, with the overall idea being to celebrate the power of “machinery” and craftsmanship, in this particular instance.
What Do You Need to Know About the Breitling Limited Edition Watch?
Mechanically speaking, this watch is a classic Breitling piece. It has a diameter of 41 mm, a thickness of 14.27 mm and is encased in stainless steel. It is powered by the Breitling Caliber 23, which has a diameter of 30 mm, a thickness of 7.9 mm, a power reserve of 48 hours, a frequency of 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz, and is self-winding. It is also water-resistant for up to 30 meters, or about 90 feet.
However, where this watch really shines is in terms of its overall aesthetic. If there was one simple adjective that could be used to sum up this watch, it would be “cool.” On the surface, that may sound simplistic, but we mean it as the highest form of compliment. Everything about this watch, from its ice blue dial to its midnight black strap, hearkens back to a bygone era of unperturbed ruggedness.
There is no question that this watch was inspired by a vintage décor, but its ability to combine that aesthetic with the modern technology that is powering the watch effectively allows the wearer to have the best of both worlds. If you are someone who is a fan of both luxury watches and motorcycles, it stands to reason that you’d be even more strongly inclined to purchase this watch, though that is by no means a prerequisite. Breitling has managed to craft a beautiful timepiece here that stands as one of the better pieces they have crafted in recent memory.
Where Can You Purchase The Top Time Triumph?
Though this is a Limited Edition Breitling watch, thankfully, it can still be purchased online as of this time through the Breitling website. The watch retails for $5,500, which is an exceptionally reasonable price for not only the quality of the timepiece that you would be receiving, but how beautifully crafted it is.
You can also purchase the watch from a secondary website or dealer, but as we have mentioned previously, please be certain to verify the providence of any watch purchase you make before actually completing the transaction, and always make certain that you are only working with a reputable reseller.
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