Breitling puts the pedal to the metal with three new additions to the the Top Time collection. Re-introduced in 2021, this collection celebrates American classic cars from the 1960s, such as the Ford Mustang and the Shelby Cobra. The Top Time Collection was first introduced in the 1960s to meet the demands of people with active lifestyles. Third-generation founder Willy Breitling wanted to create an unconventional chronograph that was more stylish than the stop watches Breitling was famous for. He called it the “Top Time,” and it was as much about having a good time as it was about telling the time, becoming a favorite among car and motorcycle enthusiasts. The latest Top Time Classic Cars Collection comprises of updated collaborations with Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, and Shelby Cobra. 
As implied by its name, the motor-inspired trio seamlessly integrates two haute horlogerie complications: the chronograph, designed for measuring elapsed times, and the tourbillon, renowned as the most elegant method to enhance precision in timekeeping. The “whirlwind” marks a first in this line, while the chronograph is the signature complication of the Top Time Collection.

Breitling worked with the specialist movement maker Manufacture La Joux-Perret to develop the B21 movement. Running at a frequency of 28,800 a/h (4 hertz), with a power reserve of 55 hours, the Breitling Caliber B21 is distinguished by a column-wheel-controlled design with a h...