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Strap for Premier Top Time Triumph Owners Edition

Takes 20 mm straps. Verified lug width, the straps that fit this model, and answers to the most common questions.

Lug width

20mm
20 mm strapsAll Breitling
Lug width20 mm
Case diameter42 mm
ReferenceA233111A1C1X1
FamilyTop Time
MovementBreitling caliber 23 hours, minutes, small seconds | date | Chronograph
Year2022
CaseStainless Steel

Spring bar

Swiss Standard universal spring bars

The right category for this model · 316L steel, all lug widths 13–26 mm

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Straps for the Top Time A233111A1C1X1

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The Top Time A233111A1C1X1, seen from the bench

The Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1 is a 42mm stainless steel chronograph rooted in 1960s aviation heritage. Powered by the Breitling Caliber 23 automatic movement, it features a white dial with contrasting subdials, applied steel indices, and a tachymetric bezel. The 20mm lug width accommodates standard straps, with curved lug shoulders that benefit from shaped strap ends. Water-resistant and equipped with a sapphire caseback, this instrument-focused timepiece combines functional design with refined steel finishing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug width of the Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1?

The lug width of the Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1 is 20mm. This measurement should be taken with a digital calliper directly between the two lugs, at the point where they meet the case, to obtain the precise net dimension and ensure full compatibility with any replacement strap.

What is the best strap for the Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1?

For the Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1, with its white dial and 42mm stainless steel case, the most suitable options are: alligator in black or tobacco brown for a formal-sporting register, shell cordovan in bordeaux or cognac for a rich patina that develops over time, ballistic nylon NATO in grey or navy blue for an aeronautical profile, or vulcanised rubber for intensive sporting use. Vegetable-tanned leathers offer superior craftsmanship and longevity compared to chrome-tanned alternatives.

How do you change the strap on a Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1?

The strap on the Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1 is removed using a fine-tipped springbar tool, inserted into the lug hole to compress the spring bar ends. With gentle inward pressure, the bar releases and the strap slides free. It is advisable to work on a soft surface to protect the case from scratches, and to use a professional springbar tool to avoid damaging the lug shoulders.

Are there aftermarket straps compatible with the Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1?

Yes, any standard 20mm strap is compatible with the lugs of the Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1. Milanostraps.it offers a curated selection of handcrafted straps in various materials — leather, alligator, shell cordovan, NATO and rubber — made to ensure a precise fit with the Breitling case geometry. The Casati Milano atelier also produces fully bespoke straps, with the strap end contoured to match the specific lug profile.

How long does a leather strap last on a Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1?

A quality vegetable-tanned leather strap on the Breitling Top Time A233111A1C1X1 typically lasts 2 to 4 years with daily wear, depending on exposure to perspiration, water, and heat. Shell cordovan or high-grade alligator straps, when properly maintained, can last considerably longer, developing a patina that enhances their character over time. Casati Milano straps carry an 18-month warranty against manufacturing defects.

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