Breitling Honours Coppi and Bartali
At a moment when Italy needed unity, Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali offered just that.
Rivals on the bike but bonded by mutual respect, they became national symbols of perseverance and honour.
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Breitling now pays tribute to their legacy with two exclusive chronographs that blend heritage with modern precision.
Coppi and Bartali were more than athletes. Their competitive spirit was matched by genuine camaraderie, captured in a now-legendary gesture of one passing the other a water bottle during a crucial race.
Both represented Breitling when the brand timed cycling’s most prestigious events.
The Top Time B01 Fausto Coppi features a white dial with turquoise subdials and a vibrant orange second hand.
The Bartali edition pairs a deep blue dial with yellow detailing. Each is limited to 750 pieces and carries their nickname and signature on the dial.
Housed in a 41 mm case, powered by Breitling’s Manufacture Calibre 01 with a 70-hour reserve, the watches are offered with a racing-style leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet.
A sapphire caseback reveals the movement, engraved with a tribute to either Coppi or Bartali. These timepieces honour two men whose legacy continues to inspire, both on and off the road.