Pre-owned/unworn Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 ref AB0118A61C1A1 (2018). The original Premier collection debuted during the 1940s, when Breitling founder Willy Breitling wanted to create watches that balanced technical performance with everyday elegance. While many chronographs of the era were strictly utilitarian instruments, the Premier line introduced a more sophisticated approach, proving a chronograph could function as both a professional tool and a dress watch. Breitling revived the collection in 2018, and references like this helped mark a major shift toward cleaner, vintage-inspired styling across the brand’s catalog. This particular model features a 42mm stainless steel case paired with a striking blue dial and contrasting black chronograph registers. The layout is sporty yet restrained compared to Breitling’s more aggressive aviation-focused models like the Chronomat or Navitimer. Polished hour markers, balanced sub-dials, and pump-style chronograph pushers all reinforce the collection’s more elegant personality. Shop Breitling Premier Collection