Breitling has never shied away from innovation, but with the Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 North American Limited Edition, the Swiss watchmaker takes things to another level. Limited to just 75 pieces, this boutique-exclusive timepiece unites two of watchmaking’s most revered complications — the chronograph and the tourbillon — in a stunning 42mm 18-karat red-gold case.
The dial is where the magic happens. A deep gradient blue face plays host to a hypnotic tourbillon positioned at 12 o’clock, framed by an 18-karat bridge that instantly captures the eye. Below, a recessed 60-minute chronograph counter balances the composition, all tied together by applied gold Arabic numerals and a tachymeter scale that subtly frames the artistry within.
Inside beats the Breitling Caliber B21, a 30-jewel movement developed in collaboration with La Joux-Perret, which runs at 4Hz with a 55-hour power reserve. True to form, this isn’t just precision engineering — it’s mechanical theater. The B21’s movement is visible through a sapphire caseback, while a semi-matte alligator strap with yellow lining adds a contemporary punch to its classical elegance.
Priced at $75,000, this North American exclusive signals Breitling’s confident ascent into haute horology territory — bold, technically masterful, and undeniably beautiful.
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