Breitling Unveils Three Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Aston Martin DB5 Limited Editions

Introduced in 1963, the Aston Martin DB5 became synonymous with British culture, design, and innovation. In the same era, Top Time was Breitling’s unconventional chronograph created for a youthful, speed-driven audience. When a Top Time watch appeared on Sean Connery’s wrist in Thunderball (1965), worn alongside the Aston Martin DB5, two icons of the era shared a defining moment in design history. It marked the first Q-modified watch in the James Bond series, and a chapter where speed and style found a common language. Now, inspired by the DB5’s timeless elegance, every detail of the Top Time Tribute to Aston Martin DB5 brings together two design legacies. The 41mm cushion-shaped case, grooved corners, and mushroom pushers recall the distinctive profile of the 1960s chronograph, while the “squircle” subdials capture the look of classic car dashboard gauges. A wooden inner ring draws on the DB5’s steering wheel, and the hand-colored gradient leather strap reflects the depth and tone of fine automotive upholstery.

The collection is offered in three editions: stainless steel case with a silver dial (1,022 pieces); steel and platinum with a black lacquered dial (315 pieces); and 18K red gold with an onyx dial (250 pieces). All three versions are powered by Breitling’s in-house Caliber 01, a COSC-certified chronograph movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and an Aston Martin-engraved rotor.