The 1960s was a decade of experimentation, fun, freedom and energy. Whether cruising on a motorcycle or revving up a sportscar, living life at full speed was the order of the day. Willy Breitling felt this change of pace and set out to design an unconventional chronograph that would capture the verve of era. He called it the Top Time. That spirited tradition continues today with Breitling partnering with some of the coolest names in wheels to create its Top Time designs. The Ford Thunderbird was first unveiled at the 1954 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. The Top Time B01 Ford Thunderbird features the colors and emblem of its classic-car counterpart as well as a perforated leather racing strap, speed-measuring tachymeter scale and contrasting “squircle” (not quite square, not quite round) subdials that give the feel of vintage dashboard gauges. It also comes with a brag-worthy engine under the hood: the exceptional Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.
- Stainless steel case
- Silver dial.
- Index hour markers
- Fine printed minute/seconds & fractions of a seconds track.
- Small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock.
- Chronograph functions:
- Large central red seconds hand counter, capable of keeping time up to 1/4th of a second.
- 30 minute sub-dial counter located at the 3 o'clock position.
- 12 hour counter sub-dial located at the 6 o'clock position.
- Breitling Caliber 01, beats at 28,800 vph, contains 40 Jewels & has an approximate power reserve of 70 hours.
| Condition | New/Unworn |
| Edition | Special Edition |
| Case Shape | Round |
| Case Dimensions | 41mm |
| Case Thickness | 13.3mm |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Dial Color | Silver |
| Crystal | Scratch Resistant Sapphire |
| Screw-in Crown | No |
| Water Resistance | 30m/100ft |
| Case Back | Transparent |
| Band Material | Calfskin Leather |
| Color/Finish | Red |
| Clasp | Deployant Clasp |
| Lug Width | 20mm |
| Movement | Automatic - Chronometer |
| Complications | Chronograph |
| COSC Certified | Yes |