The AB0145331K1P2 reference stands out in the Premier catalog through its copper-tone dial, and this Breitling Premier copper clone delivers that distinctive warmth inside a 42mm stainless steel case on a smooth dark brown leather strap. Copper and salmon dials have gained momentum across the watch industry as alternatives to the standard silver, black, and blue options, and the Premier B01 Chronograph 42 uses this trend to reinforce its position as Breitling’s dress chronograph. The copper finish shifts from a pinkish salmon under warm light to a deeper amber in shade, creating a surface that never looks static. This is the 2023 AB0145 generation of the Premier B01 Chronograph 42, with applied Arabic numerals instead of the batons of the older AB0118 models, and our guide explains how the B01 movement fits the Premier.

Specifications

• Model: Premier B01 Chronograph 42 (2023 AB0145 generation)
• Reference: AB0145331K1P2
• Case size: 42 mm
• Case: stainless steel
• Bezel: fixed, smooth polished steel
• Dial: copper with applied steel-tone Arabic numerals, two copper sub-dials at 3 and 9, framed date window at 6, copper tachymeter track
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: smooth dark brown leather with white stitching, factory variant (genuine: brown 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, hours, minutes, seconds

The applied Arabic numerals and polished leaf-shaped hands pair well with the copper surface. Printed markers would flatten the dial, but dimensional applied elements create shadow and highlight effects that enhance the color-shifting finish across different lighting conditions.

Clone Cal. B01 in the 2023 Premier Layout

The clone Cal. B01 automatic chronograph drives two copper sub-dials, a 30-minute counter at 3 and small seconds at 9, with a framed date window at 6. Slim pushers replace the oversized screw-locked versions found on sport models, keeping the case profile clean and uncluttered. The smooth brown leather strap, a factory choice in place of Breitling’s brown alligator, reinforces the dress-watch positioning. For a neutral counterpart, the silver-dial AB0118221G1P2 takes a more conservative approach to color. Both sit inside the Premier collection, but the copper dial here targets buyers looking for a conversation piece rather than a safe default.

Breitling Premier Copper Clone Against the Older Dials

Copper dials remain uncommon enough that they draw attention without relying on size or complication count to make a statement. The 42mm case prevents the watch from feeling oversized in formal settings, and the leather strap avoids the weight of a steel bracelet for all-day comfort. This copper Premier offers a chromatic warmth that standard dial colors simply cannot replicate, making it one of the more distinctive entries in the current Premier range.