Finished in a grey sunburst dial, this Breitling Premier grey dial clone brings a restrained, dressy character to a collection often associated with racing chronographs. The AB0118221B1P1 reference houses a clone Cal. B01 automatic chronograph inside a 42mm stainless steel case, with the tachymeter scale printed on the black outer flange of the dial rather than on the bezel. That placement keeps the dial uncluttered and lets the two dark grey sub-registers sit cleanly against the anthracite background. At 42mm, the case diameter sits comfortably in modern proportions without tipping into oversized territory. The overall silhouette leans closer to a dress chronograph than to any aviation or dive instrument. The factory fits this head with a smooth black leather strap where Breitling uses black alligator, and our guide has notes on how to wear the Premier.

Specifications

• Model: Premier B01 Chronograph 42
• Reference: AB0118221B1P1 (smooth leather strap variant)
• Case size: 42 mm
• Case: stainless steel
• Bezel: fixed, smooth polished steel
• Dial: grey anthracite sunburst, two dark grey sub-dials at 3 and 9, date at 6, baton hands, black tachymeter flange
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: smooth black leather with white stitching, factory variant (genuine: black alligator, folding clasp)
• Movement: clone Cal. B01, automatic chronograph (column wheel, vertical clutch), 28,800 vph
• Power reserve: 55 hours (genuine Cal. B01: 70 hours)
• Water resistance: 50 m (genuine: 100 m)
• Functions: chronograph, date, tachymeter

The grey dial shifts between warm charcoal and cool silver depending on the angle, a trait that photographs rarely capture accurately. Applied hour markers in polished steel add depth without competing with the sub-dial registers positioned at three and nine. Slim baton hands sweep across the face with a precision that suits the refined layout.

Same Anthracite Head, Smooth Leather Strap

Breitling positioned the Premier as its dress-sport line, sitting between the utilitarian Avenger and the aviation-focused Navitimer. The AB0118221B pairs that identity with a grey palette that works equally well under a suit cuff or over a weekend sweater. For a sense of range within the collection, compare this against the alligator-strap version of this anthracite Premier, which leans further toward formal territory with its textured leather. Both belong to the broader Premier lineup, yet each serves a different slot in a rotation. The grey version reads as more casual, capable of moving between office and evening settings.

Breitling Premier Grey Dial Clone With Black Leather

Grey dials occupy a useful middle ground for anyone building a versatile collection. They pair with black, brown, and navy straps without clashing, which gives you more mileage than a strictly black or white dial would. The tachymeter on the dial’s outer flange provides functionality without the visual density that external tachymeter bezels introduce. This grey Premier on smooth black leather puts that flexibility into a refined chronograph format that does not demand attention but rewards a closer look.