New Releases · 2026-07-01
Breitling’s yellow Top Time celebrates Eddy Merckx and his 525 victories
A 525-piece Top Time B01 pairs a vivid yellow racing dial with Breitling’s manufacture chronograph and a distinctly Belgian cycling story.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Breitling; launch date corroborated by Revolution
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What to know
Breitling’s Top Time B01 Eddy Merckx translates the Belgian cyclist’s competitive record into a bright, compact chronograph. Its yellow dial carries two dark squircle counters, a blue central chronograph hand and Merckx’s signature above six o’clock. His name also appears on the tachymeter scale. The 41mm steel case is paired here with a perforated black calfskin strap and is water-resistant to 100 metres.
The COSC-certified Manufacture Calibre 01 is automatic, runs at 4Hz and provides approximately 70 hours of power reserve. A sapphire display back reveals the column-wheel chronograph movement. Limited to 525 pieces—one for each recorded professional victory—the reference AB01762C1I1X1 was announced on 1 July 2026.
At a glance
| Reference | AB01762C1I1X1 |
|---|---|
| Case | 41mm stainless steel |
| Movement | Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01, automatic |
| Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
| Limited edition | 525 pieces |
| Strap | Black perforated calfskin |
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Breitling Top Time B01 Eddy Merckx AB01762C1I1X1 · AB01762C1I1X1 ↗
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Source & attribution
Breitling; launch date corroborated by Revolution · Published 2026-07-01 ↗
