Breitling

B21 Chevrolet Corvette Ceramic

Reference Number :

SB21252A1Q1X1

Series : Top Time

Retail: $48,000

(As of: 10/2024)

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Quick TakeThis Top Time B21 Chevrolet Corvette is a charismatic chronograph that doesn't just tell time, it tells a story. The wooden dial is a playful nod to classic car interiors, and those quirky "squircle" subdials? Pure vintage dashboard cool. But don't let the retro vibes fool you, this watch packs some serious horological muscle. With a ceramic case for modern durability and a high-performance tourbillon chronograph movement humming within, it's ready for action both on and off the racetrack. This is a watch that knows how to have fun, but it also appreciates the finer points of mechanical craftsmanship.

DescriptionThe Breitling Top Time B21 Chevrolet Corvette, reference SB21252A1Q1X1, is a luxury chronograph wristwatch with a distinctive automotive-inspired design. The watch features a 44mm diameter case crafted from black ceramic, providing a lightweight yet durable housing for the intricate movement within. Measuring 15.40mm in thickness, the case houses the Breitling B21 caliber, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement manufactured by La Joux-Perret. This movement boasts a power reserve of approximately 55 hours, a vibration rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour, and 30 jewels. The chronograph function allows for precise timekeeping with 1/4th second and 60-minute counters.

Complementing the case is a fixed bezel and a non-screw-locked crown with two gaskets, contributing to the watch's water resistance of 10 bar. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the dial. The dial itself is a unique feature of this model, crafted from walnut burl wood to evoke the steering wheel of a classic Chevrolet Corvette. The dial features contrasting "squircle" subdials for the chronograph functions, reminiscent of vintage dashboard gauges. A tachymeter scale is etched onto the dial's periphery, enabling the wearer to measure speed. The watch is fitted with a perforated brown calfskin leather racing strap, adding to its sporty aesthetic. The strap, with a width of 22/18mm, is secured with a titanium folding clasp. The watch-head weighs approximately 78.2 grams, while the total weight, including the strap, is 108.05 grams.

GenderMen

SignaturesBreitling

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size44 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberBreitling B21

FunctionsChronograph, Hours, Minutes, Tourbillon

Power Reserve55 Hours

Case MaterialsCeramic

Bezel MaterialsCeramic

Lug MaterialsCeramic

Case BackSapphire Crystal