Quick specs Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Steel (2023)
Price:
Leather strap: € 8.600 | $ 9,100 | £ 7,150
Steel bracelet: € 8.950 | $ 9,500 | £ 7,400
Size: 42 mm
Reference: see below
The Premier Chronograph line holds an important place in the brand’s history, and with this 2023 Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Steel series the story continues. The model was launched in 1943 so, yes, it’s celebrating its 80th birthday. It didn’t always shine on the podium of high-end watches, it was even absent for years, but in 2021 it was revived with the Premier Heritage collection. Apparently, a success as the Premier series gets more and more models.
Like this Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Steel, that comes in five colors: black, blue, salmon, green and cream. All with either a leather strap or a steel bracelet. The case is 42 millimeters, has square pushers, a screw-down crown, and a transparent case back.
The 2023 Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Steel has COSC certification
In contrast with the earlier Heritage Chronograph, the new model displays applied Arabic numerals instead of baton markers. The date is located at 6 o’clock with a text above that reads ‘Chronograph Premier’ instead of ‘Chronometer Premier’.
The B01 in steel is powered by the automatic Breitling caliber B01 with a power reserve of 70 hours. It is COSC certified for the extra proof of quality. Rather have a gold case than stainless steel? The go for the 2023 Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Gold.
| Technical data and specifications of the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Steel (2023) |
| Reference: AB0145221B1P1 (Black dial, leather strap) / AB0145221B1A1 (Black dial, steel bracelet) AB0145171C1P1 (Blue dial, leather strap) / AB0145171C1A1 (Blue dial, steel bracelet) AB0145331K1P1 (Salmon dial, leather strap) / AB0145331K1A1 (Salmon dial, steel bracelet) AB0145371L1P1 (Green dial, leather strap) / AB0145371L1A1 (Green dial, steel bracelet) AB0145211G1P1 (Cream dial, leather strap) / AB0145211G1A1 (Cream dial, steel bracelet) |
| Movement: Breitling caliber B01 | Automatic | Diameter: 30 mm (13¼ lignes) | Thickness: 7.2 mm | Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz) | Parts: approx. 346 | Jewels: 47 | COSC certified | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, column-wheel chronograph | Power reserve: 70 hours |
| Case and dial: 42 mm | Stainless steel | Thickness: 13.6 mm | Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment | Black, blue, salmon, green, or cream dial | Hands and Arabic numerals with super-luminova | Fixed bezel | Screw-down crown | Transparent sapphire case back | Water resistance: 10 ATM / 10 bar / 100 meters / 330 feet |
| Strap: Black, gold-brown, or brown alligator leather strap with folding buckle or stainless steel seven-row bracelet with a butterfly clasp |
| Price Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Steel (2023): Leather strap: € 8.600 | $ 9,100 | £ 7,150 Steel bracelet: € 8.950 | $ 9,500 | £ 7,400 |
| Website: www.breitling.com |