Breitling for Bentley ramps up the power

On 17 June 2009, Breitling unveiled it’s latest Breitling for Bentley 2009 collection at the Presidential Suite, Westin Kuala Lumpur.

BREITLING for BENTLEY RAMPS UP THE POWER
Breitling is shifting into higher gear by enriching the Breitling for Bentley collection with three models named Bentley Motors Speed, Bentley Motors T Speed and Bentley 6.75 Speed. These new versions of the collection’s star models feature distinctive designs and an even more potent blend of power and elegance. More Breitling than ever, more Bentley than ever. Equipped with totalizers featuring chromed steel rings reminiscent of the dashboards on the prestigious British sports cars, these exceptional chronographs convey an even stronger sense of speed, control and precision. Their broader bezel lends a new presence to the knurled or engine-turned motif, accentuating their kinship to the prestigious English automobile manufacturer. To guarantee them performances worthy of a Bentley Continental GT Speed, Breitling has equipped them with chronometer-certified mechanical “motors” and several exclusive technical features.

BENTLEY MOTORS SPEED

As the new driving force in the Breitling for Bentley collection, the Bentley Motors Speed chronograph cultivates originality and exclusivity on all levels: through its sporting yet elegant appearance; its ultra-technical dial with three counters ringed in chromed steel; and its imposing bezel enhanced with a knurled finish inspired by the Bentley control buttons. The chronometer-certified Calibre 25B, entirely assembled within the Breitling Chronométrie workshops, also features the world-exclusive “30-second chronograph” mechanism. A worthy heir to a 1926 Breitling-patented invention, this amazing system is distinguished by a central hand performing a sweep of the dial in half a minute, instead of the conventional 60 seconds. It thus enables read-off to within 1/8th of a second. The Bentley Motors Speed chronograph is available in a steel version, as well as in a red gold limited series of 500, with a choice of metal bracelet or a leather, crocodile leather or rubber strap. The dials come in a fine selection of refined colours evoking the Bentley liveries.

BENTLEY MOTORS T SPEED

Designed for devotees of special editions, the Bentley Motors T Speed chronograph stands out thanks to its bezel with an original and dynamic engine-turned motif that plays with the light in a way reminiscent of Bentley dashboards.

The sporty, refined steel case subtly alternates between contrasting satin-brushed finishing on the top and polished surfaces on the side. Chronometer-certified, as indeed are all Breitling calibres, the mechanical movement has a “30-second chronograph” function identical to that of the Bentley Motors Speed model and enabling ultra-accurate short-time measurement. Moreover, the exclusive nature of this model is not confined to the face and heart of the watch. The caseback is also adorned with a raised engraving depicting three of Bentley’s most legendary models: the Speed 6, the R-type Continental and the Continental GT. Three cars which, like all Breitling for Bentley models, offer a perfect blend of style and performances.

BENTLEY 6.75 SPEED
Named after Bentley’s largest engine, the 6.75-litre model powering the luxurious Arnage models, the Bentley 6.75 Speed chronograph certainly lives up to its proud heritage. Its mechanical movement is assembled in the Breitling Chronométrie workshops with the same concern for precision and performance displayed by the British car-maker, as confirmed by the much coveted title of a COSC-certified chronometer. In addition to 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters and small seconds, the dial framed by a bezel with a knurled pattern features a “large aperture calendar” based on a system showing the date in a highly readable manner through two separate tens and units indicators. Breitling has also sprung a surprise by adorning the caseback with a powerful stamped décor; a five-spoke motif reflecting the characteristic design of the wheel rims on some of the finest British automobiles. In addition to the steel model, the Bentley 6.75 Speed chronograph is issued in a luxurious red gold limited series of 675.

VARIABLE TACHOMETER: A SPEED MEASURING INSTRUMENT
The Bentley Motors Speed, Bentley Motors T Speed and Bentley 6.75 Speed are all equipped with a “variable tachometer”, a world-exclusive Breitling invention. Inspired by the famous patented circular slide rule introduced by the brand in 1942, this system is based on two scales – one fixed, and the other mobile. When used in conjunction with the chronograph, it enables the user to measure average speed whatever the time elapsed, the distance covered or the speed reached. It has several significant advantages over conventional tachometers, which are restricted to observations based on a period of less than 60 seconds. The variable tachometer can also be used to perform many other calculations such as multiplications, divisions, rule of three operations, hourly production rates, hourly flows or consumption rates, and heartbeats/minute (pulsometer).

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