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Along for the Ride
Breitling’s latest collaboration with Deus Ex Machina is its coolest, most casual chronograph yet
ONCE AGAIN FLIRTING WITH THE WORLD OF MOTORCYCLE CULTURE,
Breitling has unveiled a third collaboration with Australian custom shop and lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina. The latest reference continues the tradition of using the Top Time Chronograph as its base, but is slightly subtler in design, with just a few key details gesturing to the brands’ partnership. The retro-styled Deus logo is perhaps the most noticeable nod, sitting slightly below Breitling’s own. A closer inspection reveals slight lightning bolt shaping on the chronograph’s red seconds hand and the inscription “In Benzin Veritas” on the tachymeter scale — loosely translating to “in petrol we trust.”
These details aside, the reference remains true to the wider Top Time col- lection, from its modest 41 mm case diameter to its three-register chronograph
subdial layout, matte-finished in a reverse panda colour scheme. Beneath this monochromatic dial beats the tried-and-true Breitling B01 automatic chro- nograph caliber, capable of delivering a 70-hour power reserve and accuracy guaranteed by a COSC certification.
So, whether you’re an avid motorcyclist or merely an admirer of the aes- thetic, there’s a level of retro-cool at play with this watch that sets it apart. It’s the epitome of that laidback, vintage-tinged style that Breitling has dialed into perfectly over the last few years — making watches that take the best of heritage models and packaging them into pieces that feel fresh and current. Plus, as an added bonus, this latest collaboration is subdued enough to be a perfect daily wearer — without sacrificing any of its style.
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ALONG FOR THE RIDE: TEXT BY JUSTIN MASTINE-FROST