Breitling Premier

The Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42, reference AB0118221G1A1, is a watch that announced Breitling's return to its pre-war roots in fine watchmaking, a beautifully considered combination of vintage-inspired aesthetics and cutting-edge manufacture movement technology. This certified pre-owned example from 2020 is offered in excellent condition and comes with its full original set, including box, papers, and all original accessories. Crafted in stainless steel, the AB0118221G1A1 presents the Premier B01 in a perfectly proportioned 42mm round case measuring just 13.65mm in height, with a sleek profile and polished and brushed surfaces that give the watch a refined, dressy character entirely distinct from Breitling's more familiar aviation and dive references. The silver sunburst "Panda" dial is the centrepiece of this reference, with its high-contrast combination of a silvered background and dark chronograph subdials for hours, minutes, and small seconds delivering that instantly covetable vintage chronograph aesthetic. Applied stick and dot hour markers, a date aperture, and a tachymeter scale on the outer ring complete a dial that is as legible as it is handsome. Powering the watch is the Breitling Manufacture Calibre B01, one of the most accomplished in-house chronograph movements in the industry, featuring column wheel construction, a vertical clutch, and COSC chronometer certification for outstanding precision. Visible in full through the sapphire crystal caseback, it is a movement worthy of extended admiration. The watch is delivered on its original brown crocodile leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle.