In the early 1940s, Willy Breitling was already dreaming of a post-war future, where practicality would give way to unbridled optimism. His vision was to design a chronograph watch that was both practical and elegantly refined, suitable for any occasion. He famously described it as possessing ‘impeccable taste,’ and thus, the Premier was born.

Fast forward to today, and Breitling has expertly combined its vintage design elements with the modern Premier collection. You’ll notice the notably smooth fixed bezel, the twin sub-dial design, streamlined rectangular pushers, and the bold Arabic numerals. The Premier B01 Chronograph 42 offers a range of dial colors, equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement—Breitling’s in-house Caliber 01.

This timepiece, featuring an automatic movement with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, includes a non-screw-locked crown with two gaskets. The sapphire crystal glass protects the display, and it showcases a date aperture meticulously matching the original size and saturation. Complete with an original folding clasp, the Premier B01 is a testament to uncompromising technology standards, aiming for supreme precision, reliability, and functionality.