The new top-line stands out in addition to the Classic Breitling pilots and diving watches, while still retaining its unique Breitling functional integrity. We’ve taken a look back at this new line of flagship models and attached the original photos.
The flagship model of the new Premier collection is based both in name and in design on a gorgeous line first introduced in the 1940s. Powered by in-house Caliber 01, it is state-of-the-art.
In apparent contrast to the Navitimer 1 with its instrument-like tracks around the dial, or the Chronomat with its structural unidirectional rotating bezel, the timepieces in Breitling’s new Premier collection embody understatement. But if we look back, they are a distinct feature of Lark’s watch.
A great number of people who choose a Breitling Premier today weren’t even born when the original Premier fake watches were released in the 1940s. During that time of turmoil and new beginnings, watches in the Premier line were intended to convey reliability, value, and a touch of elegance. These merits are welcome today as well and give us an opportunity to step away from our fast-paced world for a bit of peace and quiet.
And so the new Premier collection not only recalls a different era with its name but also hits the same marks with its layout as it did back in the 1940s. It is also “the first modern replica Breitling collection that represents elegance in everyday life,” according to Breitling CEO Georges Kern.
Our test watch, the Premier B01 Chronograph 42, is the flagship of the new collection. Its name makes it pretty clear that it is fitted with Breitling manufacture movement 01, available with either a silver or blue dial with black counters. A special Bentley version is available with a British Racing Green dial and the Bentley Centennial Limited edition also available with a brown dial and a red gold case. The replica watches we tested were enclosed in stainless steel.