Introducing Breitling's new watches for 2025!

Breitling, which will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2024, has been ambitiously releasing a number of new watches this year. This article introduces a wide range of these watches, from collaborations such as the Six Nations Championship model to the second edition of the Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar.

New for 2025① "Chronomat Six Nations Limited Edition" GMT Model

　Breitling has announced the Chronomat Six Nations Limited Edition to commemorate the Six Nations Championship, an international rugby tournament with over 140 years of history and tradition contested by six European unions. This marks Breitling’s fourth season as the official timing partner of the championship and the exclusive luxury watch partner of all six unions.

　The lineup consists of six models that pay homage to the identities of the six unions participating in the tournament, all based on the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40. The dial designs are silver for England, green for Ireland, blue with a pink GMT hand for Scotland, burgundy for Wales, blue with a red GMT hand for France, and blue with a yellow GMT hand for Italy. Each model's dial features a "pitch finish" inspired by the stripes that appear on a rugby field, alternating between matte and satin finishes. The name of the union corresponding to the color is inscribed in a contrasting color at 6 o'clock.

　It features typical Chronomat design elements such as a rotating bezel, Rouleaux bracelet, and onion crown, as well as 200m water resistance and a GMT display, making it a highly practical tool watch with Breitling's signature style.

　Each model will be limited to 250 pieces worldwide, and the case back will be engraved with "One of 250," along with the crest of each union and the words "Six Nations Rugby," highlighting the special nature of this piece.

New for 2025② "Chronomat Six Nations Limited Edition" 32mm Diameter Model

　The Chronomat 32 Six Nations Limited Edition, a women's model with a 32mm case diameter, was also announced at the same time. The Chronomat 32 combines the distinctive Chronomat design elements, such as a textured bezel, Rouleaux bracelet, and onion crown, in a compact size, making it a popular choice among Breitling's women's watches.

　The Six Nations Championship, which is the subject of this work, is played in three categories: men's, women's, and U20. Therefore, this lineup of women's models can be said to symbolize Breitling's deep partnership with the Six Nations Championship.

　As with the men's models, six models will be available, each representing one of the six unions. All models feature a "pitch finish" that alternates between matte and satin finishes. The indexes and hands are made of yellow gold, and diamonds are set around the indexes to add a touch of sparkle.

　This model uses a dial color not seen on the previous Chronomat 32, making it a noteworthy new release. Each model is limited to 75 pieces worldwide, and the case back is engraved with "One of 75," along with the crest of each union and "Six Nations Rugby."

New for 2025 #3: Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

　Breitling has announced a new Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar, a model equipped with a perpetual calendar function on its iconic Navitimer. The movement is the Caliber B19, Breitling's first manufacture movement with a perpetual calendar mechanism, which was announced to coincide with the company's 140th anniversary in 2024. A red gold model equipped with the Caliber B19 was also announced to coincide with the release of the Caliber B19, and this model follows on from that.

　The eye-catching design is the ice blue dial, a bright and refreshing blue, with the perpetual calendar and rotating slide rule intricately printed on it. The black bezel insert tightens the overall look, while the platinum bezel adds a touch of lustrous white texture to the design.

　The watch is equipped with the Cal. B19 automatic movement, which combines Breitling's signature chronograph mechanism with a perpetual calendar function. This perpetual calendar automatically adjusts the month to account for leap years and the number of days in each month, ensuring accurate operation for approximately 100 years with only minor adjustments. The combined moon phase display depicts a realistic, three-dimensional image of the moon and the starry sky.

　The watch is available in two variations: a chic black alligator strap and a seven-link bracelet featuring the iconic diagonal lines of the Navitimer and Breitling. Breitling's exterior technology has been highly praised in recent years, and the details of the dial and the finish of the case enhance the appeal of this special model.

2025 New Model 4: Top Time B31

　The iconic Top Time collection is celebrating its debut with the Top Time B31, a three-hand model displaying hours, minutes, and seconds. Since its debut in the 1960s, the Top Time has been a timepiece that combines high performance with a stylish aesthetic suited to sporty use. It is also famous for being worn by James Bond in the 1965 film "Thunderball."

　The Top Time B31 continues this tradition of chronographs, while evolving into a series focused on time display. The case diameter is a traditional 38mm, with classic proportions and a modern dial design.

　The current lineup includes six models in three color variations, each with a combination of bracelet and leather strap. All dial designs feature two-tone coordination: blue and white, green and black, and beige and sky blue. These are sampled from the colors of classic racing cars, evoking the Top Time's lineage. The leather straps are coordinated to match the dial color and feature a perforated mesh design often seen on motorsport models.

　This model boasts a compact case diameter of 38mm and a thickness of just 10.3mm, creating an elegant look while also improving comfort. This silhouette is made possible by the in-house movement, Cal. B31, which debuts alongside this model. Based on Breitling's signature chronograph movement, Cal. 01, the movement's functionality has been narrowed down to time display, while the concept is to improve its basic performance and reliability.

　Caliber B31 boasts a long power reserve of approximately 78 hours and is COSC-certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute, making it highly practical by modern standards. Its development also saw it undergo rigorous testing equivalent to 16 years of use, enhancing its reliability. Examples of testing included 100,000 crown windings, 3,456,000 rotor windings, and 60,000 500G shock resistance tests. Based on these evaluation results, Caliber B31 comes with a five-year warranty, providing peace of mind for users.

New for 2025 #5: Top Time B01 Racing Limited Edition

　A motorsport chronograph from the 1960s is being revived as the Top Time B01 Racing Limited Edition. Breitling has contributed to the aviation industry with many timepieces, including chronographs, and has also left behind many compelling models in the field of motorsport, where accurate timing by chronographs plays an essential role. One of these is the Top Time.

　The Top Time B01 Racing Limited Edition features a classic cushion-shaped case, with the 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock and the small seconds at 9 o'clock displayed on distinctive rounded subdials. The "dashboard" motif, inspired by the archives of the Top Time, connects the two subdials and is framed in white. This design is reminiscent of the stopwatches often mounted on the dashboards of racing cars.

　The straps that come with the watches are leather straps that match the dial color of each model. The design is what is known as a "rally type" with perforated mesh, which is often used in old motorsport models, especially rally models, and it enhances the sporty feel of this watch, further enhancing its classic impression.

　Two models are available: one with a black and white two-tone color scheme and a brown strap, and the other with a green and white two-tone color scheme reminiscent of British racing cars and a green strap. Each model is limited to 750 pieces worldwide, and the "One of 750" engraving on the case back indicates that it is a limited edition model.

New for 2025 ⑥ "Top Time B01 MARTINI RACING Limited Edition"

　Along with the Top Time reissue, a collaboration model with MARTINI Racing, sponsored by the Italian sparkling wine brand MARTINI, will also be available: the "Top Time B01 Racing MARTINI Limited Edition." MARTINI Racing is a racing team that has been active since 1968 and is known for its white base with light blue and red stripes. Particularly famous is its sponsorship of Porsche and Lancia, and the racing cars from that time are so popular that they have even been made into model cars.

　This collaboration model with the legendary MARTINI RACING incorporates an iconic color scheme, featuring a white and navy blue base with light blue and red stripes. The Top Time's design, a revival of a 1960s design, is complemented by the color scheme of MARTINI RACING, which began operations around the same time. The chronograph second hand and 30-minute counter hand are also red, adding to the design's distinctive sportiness. This model will also be limited to 750 pieces worldwide.

　The case back is engraved with "One of 750" and "Martini Racing," indicating that it is a limited edition model, as a special design feature of this watch.

New for 2025 #7 "Top Time B01 COPPI&BARTALI"

　Two models, four in total, have been announced: the Top Time B01 Fausto Coppi Limited Edition and the Top Time B01 Gino Bartali Limited Edition, collaborations with two of Italy's greatest cyclists.

　Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali were two cyclists who competed fiercely against each other in the 1940s and 1950s. Both were top athletes with many brilliant achievements, including victory in the Tour de France, the world's most prestigious bicycle race. Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali, who were active at the same time, often competed in the same races and were said to have shared equal popularity. Amidst this relationship, one well-known scene symbolizing the mutual respect is when they pass each other a water bottle just before a sprint.

　The reason why Breitling has released this model to honor these two great cyclists is that they both served as Breitling ambassadors and served as official timekeepers for the cycling world's most prestigious races during their active years.

　The Top Time B01 Fausto Coppi Limited Edition features a white dial with turquoise subdials and an orange lightning bolt-shaped seconds hand, evocative of the color of Coppi's bike. The tachymeter scale is inscribed with his nickname, "Il Campionissimo" (Champion of Champions). The Top Time B01 Gino Bartali Limited Edition features a blue dial with yellow accents, inspired by his iconic cycling jersey. The tachymeter scale also features his nickname, "L'Intramontabile" (Beyond Time).

　Both models are available with a mesh bracelet or a leather strap that matches the dial color, and each is limited to 750 pieces worldwide.