Breitling and Triumph Partnership Goes to the Next Level
A handsome three-eye Chronomat chronograph is unveiled alongside a Breitling-branded bike.
Breitling has unveiled the latest watch created in partnership with the UK’s beloved motorcycle brand, Triumph.
The Breitling Chronomat B01 42mm Triumph features a titanium case with a titanium and red gold bezel, an anthracite dial, and a perforated brown leather strap.
At first glance, it looks like another winner – the previous Breitling Top Time Triumph edition is probably the best-looking version of a very pretty watch.
To celebrate the partnership, Breitling has unveiled a new motorcycle, the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Limited Edition, to go along with the new watch.
Each individually numbered bike comes with a custom Breitling start screen, a Breitling logo on the rear wheel ornament, a gold Breitling badge on the tank, and a custom leather seat.
Anyone who buys one of the 270 limited-edition co-branded bikes will have the opportunity to purchase an owner-exclusive version of the watch.
The more expensive Chronomat B01 42mm Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR features a carbon fiber dial and case back engraved with the bike’s individual number.
Both versions of the watch match the dark tones of the bike, while the gold details on the watch are a nod to the bike’s gold front forks.
Both watches feature Triumph’s motto “FOR THE RIDE” engraved on the tachymeter dial.
The original Breitling Chronomat was designed in 1983 for the jet display team Frecce Tricolori (“Tricolor Arrows” – Italian equivalent of the RAF’s Red Arrows).
Coincidentally, that same year the modern era of Triumph Motorcycles Ltd began when businessman John Bloor (father of current CEO Nick Bloor) bought the brand from receivership and set about transforming it into the successful motorcycle, clothing and accessories company it is today.
“Together with Breitling, we are bringing together two worlds with a shared passion for precision, speed and impeccable style,” said Nick Bloor.
Georges Cohen, CEO of Breitling, added: “The Chronomat and Speed Triple 1200 RR embody our shared pursuit of the highest standards of design and performance. We share a tenacious spirit with Triumph, combining art with adventure.”
The watch’s 42mm case offers 200m of water resistance, and the Breitling Manufacture 01 automatic movement has a 70-hour power reserve.
Breitling Chronomat B01 42mm Triumph, Titanium, Brown Leather Strap.
Breitling Chronomat B01 42mm Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR, Titanium, Brown Leather Strap.