Breitling Top Time Deus Limited Edition
A new partnership has been ignited between Breitling and the Australian lifestyle company Deus Ex Machina, which is highly regarded amongst surfers, bikers, and backpackers inspired by the open roads and a call to adventure. Together they have released a retro-themed chronograph inspired by Breitling’s 1960’s Top Time design, appropriately named the “Breitling Top Time Deus Limited Edition”.The 41mm case made of stainless-steel with a shiny polished finish and long protruding lugs for a comfortable wrist fit. It comes equipped with two mushroom-style push-pieces to operate the chronograph functions. 
In between those is a non screw locked setting-crown, equipped with one gasket and adorned by the Breitling “B” logo. All topped by a convex sapphire crystal glareproofed on both sides. Water-resistance on this watch can reach up to 30 meters (98 feet). 
Keeping with the sporty theme and collaborative spirit of this timepiece, led to a snapped case back engraved with a Deus-style motorcycle and rider in full throttle, designed by the Deus creative director Carby Tuckwell. The limited edition “ONE OF 1500” inscription can also be seen circling on the flip-side. 
Time is exhibited on a silver dial with stainless-steel hour index markers, closely followed by black printed minute markers and small squared details at each hour spot. While a further layer is placed between the dial’s center and the steel bezel by a black tachymeter ring with a few orange toned highlights and the Deus motto “IN BENZIN VERITAS”, which roughly translates to “in petrol we trust, naturally”.
Some may even refer to this as a “panda dial” due to its two black sub-dials: a 30-minute counter with a red-hand at 3 o’clock and a small-seconds with an orange hand at 9 o’clock. The distinctive “Deus” shield can be seen on the lower-half of the dial, while the “TOP TIME” inscription above it effectively brands this watch in a stylish and discreet manner.
The unique orange central semi-hollow hour hands have squared tips, while the chronograph hand has been shaped as a lightning bolt. These along with many other subtle design features are what manage to pull off a quite original look, despite its first glance simplicity. Its actually a very busy dial that somehow seems quite clean and very legible.
Breitling Top Time Deus Limited Edition
The “Breitling Top Time Deus Limited Edition” (Ref#: A233101A1A1X1) is powered by the self-winding mechanical movement, Breitling caliber 23 with 27 jewels and 28,800 vph. Power reserve on this watch can last up to 48 hours, when fully wound. 
Mounted to the watch is a brown calfskin leather strap with racing-style perforations, secured to the wrist by a stainless-steel pin buckle. This is a limited edition of only 1,500 manufactured pieces. For more up to date information visit the official Breitling website here.
