At Banks Lyon, we handpick everything you see online and in our Lancaster and Kendal showrooms. Therefore, you can rest assured that our expert team has quality-checked and approved every item. We love showing off our favourite brands, individual pieces, and collections here on our blog, as it gives us a space to explain why we have chosen them for a place at Banks Lyon.
So, we are featuring one of our favourite collections, Breitling’s Top Time Watches. We are delving into all the best features of this collection, such as their innovative functions, dynamic colours, and incredible versatility. Read on to discover more about the collection and determine whether this collection is right for you.
A Brief History of Breitling
Breitling was born in the mid-1880s when the world economy was plunged into a recession, and Swiss manufacturers were struggling. Despite these struggles, Leon Breitling had the vision to create a reliable and stylish timepiece, and that is precisely what he did.
The first Breitling workshop was opened in 1884, where the brain behind the brand began creating the initial designs that laid the foundation of what we see in Breitling today. Leon Breitling was ahead of his time, using functions and manufacturing innovations that other designers could only dream of. The company’s watchmakers have carried these innovations through to the present day with each of their Breitling watches.
The Top Time B01 Ford Thunderbird
Designed in the 1960s, the decade of freedom, fun, experimentation and energy, the Breitling Top Time B01 Ford Thunderbird is a standout timepiece. Combining the sleek style of a pilot’s watch with the bold colours of the 1960s, this range of watches brings a sense of fun.
Fun was the name of the game with these watches; Willy Breitling wanted to bring the swinging sixties to his designs. He wanted to change the pace and set out to design an unconventional chronograph that would capture the verve of the decade.
The Ford Thunderbird was first unveiled in 1954 at the Detroit auto show. It was touted as a fun-to-drive cabriolet that made its presence felt with its luxurious design, solid build, and dramatic tailfin. And the influences are evident in the Top Time collection.
The Breitling Top Time B01 Ford Thunderbird, pictured here, has a racing-themed calfskin leather strap with folding buckle. This watch is available from Banks Lyon for £6,250 or £52.08 per month with 0% finance.
Dynamic Designs
The entire range of Top Time watches is named after classic sports cars. From the Ford Mustang to the Chevrolet Corvette, you can now wear your dream car on your wrist with Breitling’s Top Time collection.
They are a practical size of 41mm, allowing you to easily access the dial at a quick glance. In addition, the dial is shielded by a durable sapphire crystal, offering complete resistance and long-lasting protection. Breitling has ensured you can go from swimming in the sea with its 100m water resistance to a classic car meet, knowing that your timepiece will turn heads.
The Top Time B01 For Thunderbird features the colours and emblem of its classic-car counterpart as well as a perforated leather racing strap, speed-measuring tachymeter scale and contrasting ‘squircle’ sub dials. It gives the feel of a vintage dashboard in a modern case.
The hardware on these watches is durable, strong, and able to take on anything. It was designed as a statement piece with a fun flare. Suitable for all occasions, whether driving or attending events with friends and family. Designed for fun, made for life.
Available In A Wide Range Of Colours
Like top-of-the-range sports cars, Top Time watches are available in a wide variety of colours, from the straps to the clock faces. Turning your style up to 11, you can find under the
hood that the collection holds a brag-worthy engine; the exceptional Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.
One of the most desirable elements of the Breitling Top Time collection is its versatility. Its overall look is guaranteed to bring that pop of colour to any outfit. Whether you are wearing your uniform to work or relaxing in causals with friends. Breitling’s Top Time watches are sure to turn the heads of your friends, family, or colleagues.
You can pick up this Breitling Top Time B01 Shelby Corba in a mesh wristband for £6,600, or just like our other Top Time watches; you can choose our Breitling watches on finance payment option and own it for £39.16 per month on 0% finance.
To enquire about any of the watches that have been highlighted today, please get in touch with us or feel free to visit our Lancaster or Kendal showrooms, and we will be more than happy to help you find the perfect fit.