Hollywood’s golden boy Austin Butler (Instagram) is joining forces with Swiss watchmaker Breitling (Instagram), becoming a brand ambassador and the face of the new Top Time B31. Known for his standout roles in Elvis, Dune 2, and The Bikeriders, Butler now lends his effortless cool to Breitling’s boldest campaign yet. The Top Time B31 is a minimalist masterpiece featuring Breitling’s first-ever in-house three-hand movement.
For Butler, the partnership was a no-brainer: “Breitling, for me, is about adventure and pushing the limits of what’s possible. The Top Time speaks to the way I’ve always wanted to live—free and ready to rock ’n’ roll.” That sentiment mirrors the Top Time’s origin story, born in the 1960s as a symbol of speed, spontaneity, and self-expression.
Top Time B31: Clean Lines, Pure Energy
The new Top Time B31 speaks to a refined, focused attitude. This time-only watch debuts Breitling’s Caliber B31, a manufacture movement that balances reliability, performance, and ultra-sleek wearability. Measuring 28mm, it’s compact but commanding—especially with its vibrant dial options and bold orange seconds hand.
Choose from colorways like white with sky-blue accents, green with black, or blue with white. Each model features a magnified date window, applied indexes on the dial, and two-tier curved sapphire crystal for a refined finish. Straps come in racing-style calfskin leather or a steel bracelet, adding versatility for daily wear or weekend road trips. Precision is guaranteed, with the COSC-certified B31 boasting a 78-hour power reserve and durability tested for life on the move.
Back on the Track: Top Time Racing & Martini Racing Editions
From road-ready minimalism to full-throttle nostalgia, the new Top Time Racing and Top Time Martini Racing chronographs roar in with vintage cues and modern engineering. With a retro cushion case and signature “dashboard” dial design, these 38mm chronographs capture the adrenaline of rally racing and classic motorsports style.
Powered by the legendary Manufacture Caliber 01 with a 70-hour power reserve, these timepieces are limited to just 750 pieces each. The Top Time Racing comes in two bold dial options—black with white counters and beige strap, or green with white accents and a matching racing strap. For something even more iconic, the Top Time Martini Racing edition brings the stripes—Martini’s famous blue, light blue, and red—right onto the dial, paired with a blue leather strap. It’s not just a watch, it’s a statement on your wrist.
Cycling Icons Reimagined: Fausto Coppi & Gino Bartali Editions
Breitling’s Top Time tribute continues with two special-edition chronographs celebrating cycling legends Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali. More than just sportsmen, the duo became national heroes in 1940s Italy for their intense rivalry and lifelong friendship. Breitling brings their legacy to life through two limited-edition chronographs, each featuring the Manufacture Caliber B01.
The Fausto Coppi edition stuns with a white dial and turquoise subdials, while the Gino Bartali edition pairs a blue dial with yellow accents—colorways inspired by their iconic bikes and jerseys. Each comes with the hero’s nickname on the tachymeter scale—“Il Campionissimo” for Coppi, “L’Intramontabile” for Bartali—and their signatures at 6 o’clock. With only 750 pieces made per model, and an optional mesh bracelet or racing strap, these watches honor legends in motion—both then and now.
With the new Top Time lineup, Breitling has dropped the clutch on a lineup that fuses heritage, craftsmanship, and individuality. From Austin Butler’s style-driven debut to tributes to cycling and racing greats, these watches aren’t just keeping time—they’re setting the pace.
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