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Fashion Network
07-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Breitling partners with Palladium Fashion Avenue for luxury watch event in Chennai
Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling hosted an exclusive showcase at its Palladium Chennai boutique as part of the ongoing Palladium Fashion Avenue celebration. The event marked the debut of Breitling's 'Top Time B31' collection in India and welcomed a group of high-net-worth individuals and notable Chennai personalities including playback singer Saindhavi, actor Vasuki, and socialite Kiran Hein. The evening also welcomed members of the GMT Watch Committee, offering guests an immersive introduction to Breitling's horological brand legacy, the label announced in a press release. Set within the luxury retail environment of Palladium, the gathering reflected the mall's focus on delivering premium lifestyle experiences tailored for local premium shoppers. Designed with a nod to 1960s motorsport chronographs, Breitling's Top Time B31 collection merges precision engineering with retro aesthetics. Following the event, the watches are now available at the Breitling boutique located in Phoenix Marketcity Chennai. Palladium Chennai's partnership with Breitling reinforces its commitment to high-end retail and was designed to deepen its connection to Chennai's global facing and affluent customer base. By holding in-store events, malls seek to drive footfall and offer experiences which cannot be replicated in the fast growing world of online retail.
Khaleej Times
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Oscar-nominated actor Austin Butler joins Breitling Squad as the face of new Top Time B31
The B31 brings enhanced reliability, and its unique architecture incorporates Breitling's instantly recognisable signature components Austin Butler joins the Breitling Squad as brand ambassador and the face of the new Top Time B31. This latest Top Time lineup introduces the Caliber B31 - the first three-hand manufacture movement designed and developed by Breitling. It is precision with attitude, proving that a great timepiece isn't just about keeping time, but making it count. Oscar-nominated actor Austin Butler is a defining talent of his generation. He has captivated audiences with breakthrough performances in Elvis, Dune 2, and The Bikeriders. Butler's career has been defined by freedom - choosing his roles, crafting his characters, and collaborating with Hollywood's biggest names. His singular style and fearless approach to his craft resonate with a generation seeking their own moments of freedom. That spirit makes Butler the perfect match for the new Top Time B31. Butler says, "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 my life: free and ready to rock 'n' roll. It's a thrill to be part of the squad." Breitling CEO Georges Kern says, "I spent time with Austin on the campaign set and was blown away by his dedication and attention to detail. He cares about getting everything just right - something we relate to at Breitling." Top Time B31: For Those Who Set Their Own Pace Since the 1960s, the Top Time has never been just about keeping time, but also about exploring the world in your way, at your own pace. At the time, Willy Breitling's bold and unconventional chronograph captured the era's free-spirited energy. It symbolised self-expression, offering a break from traditional watch design. From the start, Top Time was built for speed and style. It became a favourite among motorsport enthusiasts, fashion icons, and even secret agents - James Bond famously wore a Q-modified Top Time in Thunderball (1965). As one of the first chronographs designed to appeal to both men and women, its bold, graphic designs took over magazine pages and the silver screen. Now, the Top Time B31 reimagines that legacy as a time-only series, breaking from its chronograph roots while staying true to its unconventional spirit. With a classic 38 mm size, it strikes the perfect balance between heritage proportions and modern design - a watch built to fit every wrist and every pursuit. Behind the collection, the new time-only Caliber B31 represents a return to the fundamentals of watchmaking, delivering robust performance in a sleek, modern form. As the first Breitling-designed and developed manufacture three-hand movement, it builds on the engineering excellence established with the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 - the industry benchmark for chronograph movements introduced in 2009. "This is watchmaking distilled to its essentials - pure timekeeping, easy wearability, and distinct character," says Kern. With applied indexes on the dial, attention naturally falls to the magnified date aperture. A bright orange seconds hand adds a defining detail across three colourways: white on blue, black on green, and sky blue on white. Staying true to the Top Time design codes - where the chronograph featured a bold tachymeter scale - this three-hand version keeps the focus on minutes and seconds in the contrasting rehaut. A thin profile was top of mind, ensuring a comfortable fit that hugs the wrist. Two key features make this possible: tapered lugs and the crystal with two curved tiers, refining the profile for a smooth, streamlined look. The watch pairs with either a perforated leather strap with contrasting stitching, inspired by the collection's racing roots, or a three-row stainless-steel bracelet with an asymmetrical centre link - a Breitling signature that enhances wrist presence and lends a sportier feel. Whether taking on the open road or simply enjoying everyday moments, the Top Time B31 delivers back-to-basics, done right. Caliber B31: Precision, Power, And A New Era for Breitling Four years in the making, the new time-only Caliber B31 brings enhanced reliability in a new 28 mm x 4.8 mm dimension. Its unique architecture incorporates Breitling's instantly recognisable signature components: the free-sprung balance wheel for improved precision, and the skeletonised bidirectional oscillating weight powering the automatic movement. Engineered to impress, these features are visible through the watch's open caseback, with elements finished in Geneva stripes and perlage. This new automatic caliber reinforces Breitling's reputation as a technical leader. To produce components, the Breitling Chronometrie relies on its network of trusted suppliers, while movement assembly will be shared by Breitling and on a dedicated line with AMT in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Like all Breitling manufacture movements, the B31 is a COSC-certified chronometer, ensuring exceptional accuracy. It also undergoes testing equivalent to 16 years of use: 100,000 crown winds, 3,456,000 weight turns, and 60,000 shocks at 500 G, among other extreme challenges. The caliber stays powered for approximately 78 hours off the wrist and comes backed by a five-year warranty. The introduction of the B31 is a further step in Breitling's evolution toward exclusively offering manufacture movements - it's a new caliber for a new era of watchmaking.
Forbes
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Breitling Names Austin Butler Brand Ambassador, Unveils New Movement
Actor Austin Butler joins the Breitling brand ambassador squad. When Breitling announced yesterday that Oscar-nominated actor Austin Butler was joining its squad of brand ambassadors, people took notice. After all, Butler is somewhat of a star-power item thanks to his recent acting performances in Elvis, Dune:Part Two, and The Bikeriders. But that announcement may have overshadowed the brand's other major reveal: the introduction of the Caliber B31, Breitling's first in-house three-hand movement. The caliber is now powering several new editions to the Top Time collection – the watch Butler wears in the new Top Time campaign. 'Breitling, for me, is about adventure and pushing the limits of what's possible,' Butler said in a press release. 'The Top Time speaks to the way I've always wanted to live my life: free and ready to rock 'n' roll. It's a thrill to be part of the squad.' Bruiting releases three new time-only Top Time watches — housing a new movement. While Butler's arrival is a coup for Breitling, the Top Time B31 collection is what delivers the watchmaking gusto. Celebrated for its motorsport-inspired appeal and spirited dial colors, the Top Time watches, since the 1960's, have typically been chronographs – the perfect tie to motorsports. Now, for the first time, Top Time appears as a three-hand time-only watch, thanks to the new Caliber B31, Breitling's first manufacture three-hand movement. The new Breitling three-hands Top Time watches, with date indication at 3:00, retail for $5,600 on ... More strap and $5,900 on bracelet. The Caliber B31 movement was, according to Breitling, four years in the making and measures a diameter of 28.4 mm and a depth of just 4.8 mm – making it smaller and more compact. But it doesn't sacrifice performance. The self-winding movement features a free-sprung balance wheel that enhances precision, and offers 78 hours of power reserve. It also is a COSC-certified chronometer, ensuring accuracy within -4/+6 seconds per day. In the certification process, the movement is subjected to rigorous testing simulating 16 years of wear, including 100,000 crown winds and exposure to 60,000 shocks, temperature and humidity variations and more. Because of the size of the movement, the watches in the new Top Time B31 collection are also highly wearable – coming in at 38 mm in diameter and just 10.3 mm thick. The new watches make their debut in three colorways: white with a sky-blue outer ring (my particular favorite), black with a green ring, and blue with a white ring. The dials feature applied indexes, a magnified date aperture, and a bright orange seconds hand that adds a playful contrast. The new Breitling Top Time watches measure 38mm in diameter. The 38mm stainless steel case further underscores the correlation between vintage proportions (when watches typically measured 36mm and 38mm in diameter) and modern wearability. The domed sapphire crystal, treated with an anti-glare coating on the inner side, enhances legibility. Water-resistant to 100 meters, the Top Time B31 watches are sold with either a three-row stainless-steel bracelet or a perforated leather strap with contrasting stitching, inspired by classic racing gloves. The strap versions retail for $5,600, while the bracelet models sell for $5,900. Austin Butler joins Breitling, starring in the new Top Time campaign. Breitling's CEO, Georges Kern, draws a parallel between the brand's commitment to excellence and Austin Butler's similar ethos. 'I was blown away by his dedication and attention to detail,' Kern says. 'He cares about getting everything just right – something we relate to at Breitling.'
