The Art of Luxury Issue 38 2019 | Page 68

WATCHES & TIMEPIECES The elegant black dial with golden numerals and hour and minute Breitling Premier: Style, Purpose, and Action hands offers an intriguing contrast to the brown vintage raw- leather strap that will appeal both to watch enthusiasts and serious In the 1940s, Breitling introduced the first Premier watches, its first motorcyclists. The model is also available with a stylish stainless- collection of truly elegant timepiec-es, which were defined by their steel bracelet. The silver subdials – a chronograph min-ute counter fashionable flair. The new Breitling Premier collection, launched in at 3 o’clock and a small seconds sub-dial at 9  o’clock – against 2018, combines purpose with style, delivering quality, per-formance, the black dial indicate the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 at the and timeless design that are worthy of Breitling’s proud legacy. heart of this watch, which delivers an impressive power reserve of approximately 70 hours. The original Breitling Premier watches made powerful fashion statements and were perfect accompaniments to the remarkable The COSC-certified chronometer features a black ta-chymeter changes taking place all over the world in the 1940s. The models in scale on a white inner bezel around the dial, with “TACHYMETER” the new collection extend and renew that legacy – they reflect the inscribed in red. The hour and min-ute hands are coated with heri-tage and the historic design codes of a great brand, but they Super-LumiNova®, which makes them highly legible on any route a also express an urban flair and a passion for excellence. They reflect biker might choose, from a city street to a remote back road. a proud history, yet will never go out of style. Further, their elegance, performance, and quality are everything you would expect from The Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton Edition is just the Breitling, which now, more than ever, is an authentic brand for beginning of a special partnership between two extraordinary individuals of style, purpose, and action. brands. Some new surprises will be an-nounced throughout the year. BREITLING.COM The Ultimate Accessory for Your Premier B01 Chrono- graph Norton Edition: The Norton Commando 961 Café Racer MKII Breitling Limited Edition Motorcycle When you slip on your Premier Norton Edition watch, you will be wearing a timepiece that reflects a part-nership between two great brands. And you might find yourself longing for a powerful, stylishly iconic motor-cycle worthy of the watch. Our friends at Norton have created the perfect solution. The Commando 961 Café Racer MKII Breitling Limited Edition recalls the classic appearance and style of the great old style café racers but offers modern state-of- the-art components and engineering. Its 961 cc engine was developed in-house by Norton and delivers the performance you would ex-pect from one of the world’s great motorcycle brands. This special Breitling Limited Edition is being created in a series limited to 77 motorcycles. It is distinguished by a vintage Breitling “B” engraved on the clutch box, Breitling- designed speedometer and tachometer di-als, and a black-on-black vintage “B” stitched into the saddle. This incredible statement-making motorcycle is available for purchase through Norton’s distribution network. 68 The Art of Luxury Issue 38 2019