 
The enduring popularity of luxury watches has remained at a constant level across the globe for an untold number of decades. In the case of Breitling watches, this success has also given rise to a sister company that has built upon the legacy of the original brand name in order to create something new. The groundbreaking Breitling for Bentley initiative has brought together the quintessential essences of British style and Swiss merit into a single breathtaking amalgamation of these two different worlds. Melding panache with performance, opulence with success, class with innovation and raw power with refined detail, this is a project of truly outstanding qualities.
It was the Bentley Continental GT that first heralded the birth of Breitling for Bentley in 2002, with a specially designed onboard clock serving as the preliminary indicator of this alliance. Just as an intensely manufactured precision instrument forms the centre of every Bentley car, so a similarly high performance movement lies at the nucleus of each Breitling chronograph. With Breitling standing as a main sponsor of Bentley during its 2003 victory at the Le Mans track, a limited commemorative timepiece was all that it took to cement the bond between these two brand names.
Having found their kindred spirits within the engineering perfection of the iconic British automobile manufacturer, the brand name Breitling for Bentley was formed. The Bentley B06 certified chronograph is a triumphant example of this partnership, housing a Breitling calibre chronometer that conforms to the very highest point of reference in the industry. With a revolutionary 30 second system that facilitates an exceptional pattern of timekeeping, this proud alliance has already been hailed across the globe. Standing together in passion and performance, the twin powers within Breitling for Bentley have proved irresistible for disciples of truly fine mechanisms.
Each Breitling for Bentley movement exudes an effortless blend of tradition and modernity, and the ‘engines’ that are fashioned for the chronographs are equipped with one of Breitling’s own individually crafted movements. Featuring a calibre with a column wheel, a vertical coupling clutch and a power reserve of at least 70 hours, Breitling have increased the specifications of this mechanism still further through the addition of several in house calibres. Boasting original aesthetics and sophisticated functions, every angle of these component parts is honed to perfection, even on a surface that will be hidden within the timepiece.
A Bentley is more than just a car. It is also an instantly recognisable icon within automotive history. The Breitling for Bentley chronographs have re-imagined select characteristics of this British brand name to capture the same time honoured motifs upon a watch. Each timepiece mirrors the curved aesthetics and bodywork of a Bentley car and, with the addition of subtle augmentations such as a ‘honeycomb’ radiator grill, stands out as a unique homage to the collaboration in their own right. Other exclusive technical reinforcements include a ‘variable tachometer’ to measure average speeds and distances; an innovation that far outstrips convention tachometers in terms of performance.
Every Breitling for Bentley chronograph undergoes rigorous testing for 15 days and nights, conforming to 7 separate criteria under 3 different temperatures to earn the prestigious title of a chronometer. All similarly adhere to a ruthless quality control process from their Swiss manufacturers. Completed with an array of luxurious visual characteristics such as mother of pearl, faceted and hand crafted details, each Breitling for Bentley chronograph is a celebration of the ongoing quest for lavish design and refined excellence.
Breitling are the only luxury watch brand in the world that equips each of their timepieces with chronometer certified movements. It is therefore little wonder that their separate venture, Breitling for Bentley, has proved to be such an optimal match. At Banks Lyon, we stock an extensive range of watches manufactured by Breitling, including the Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime that has been previously promoted by the official Breitling for Bentley ambassador David Beckham. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information about any of our Breitling watches, or visit our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with the very latest horological news.
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