For Rob: Crewe's Chrono: Breitling for Bentley Flying B Chronograph

Just_me · 03-06-2007, 12:55 AM

The crossover world of automotive timepieces is not short of mouthwateringly stylish examples, but some stand out more than others. Top 10 Car Watches featured the Breitling Flying B, a supremely stylish (and expensive) rectangular-faced wristwatch. The partnership between Breitling and Bentley has now given birth to a variation arguably even more stylish: the Flying B Chronograph.

The chrono features the same elegant shape as its unconventional conventional counterpart, but the face has been redesigned to accommodate the split-second timing sub-dials of the automatic chronograph movement. Its center features the same striking knurled metal finish you'll find on the switchgear of the most exclusive Bentleys (and surrounding the face on the aforementioned standard Flying B), graced with three square dials for timing functions and art-deco mother-of-pearl hour indicators.

In place of Bentley's usual 6.75-liter V8 or twin-turbo W12, the luminescent hands are motivated by Breitling's COSC-certified, 38-jewl Calibre 44B movement. The Flying B chronograph will be officially unveiled – in steel, white gold or rose gold – at the Baselworld watch show in November, after which it will likely sell for considerably more than its $10,000 counterpart...in true Bentley form.

Centurion · 03-06-2007, 01:01 AM

Oh a new Breitling for Bentley watch. Looks a bit different from the current ones. I love the looks of the Chronograph buttons. Despite that I would never buy it.

Hypersonic · 03-06-2007, 01:23 AM

Very nice Andreas ...but why is this for me, I am not a big Bentley fan -- I like Bentley, but no more than most others on this forum

Thank you for thinking about me though

Just_me · 03-06-2007, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

Very nice Andreas ...but why is this for me, I am not a big Bentley fan -- I like Bentley, but no more than most others on this forum

Thank you for thinking about me though

I just know you like design and exclusive stuff

Hypersonic · 03-06-2007, 01:33 AM

Oh, in that case, thank you Andreas ....I'm sorry for questioning you

Mikael · 03-06-2007, 01:44 AM

Nice!

I thought I prefer round design instead of rectangular but I'm not that sure anymore.

03-06-2007, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	For Rob: Crewe's Chrono: Breitling for Bentley Flying B Chronograph The crossover world of automotive timepieces is not short of mouthwateringly stylish examples, but some stand out more than others. Top 10 Car Watches featured the Breitling Flying B, a supremely stylish (and expensive) rectangular-faced wristwatch. The partnership between Breitling and Bentley has now given birth to a variation arguably even more stylish: the Flying B Chronograph. The chrono features the same elegant shape as its unconventional conventional counterpart, but the face has been redesigned to accommodate the split-second timing sub-dials of the automatic chronograph movement. Its center features the same striking knurled metal finish you'll find on the switchgear of the most exclusive Bentleys (and surrounding the face on the aforementioned standard Flying B), graced with three square dials for timing functions and art-deco mother-of-pearl hour indicators. In place of Bentley's usual 6.75-liter V8 or twin-turbo W12, the luminescent hands are motivated by Breitling's COSC-certified, 38-jewl Calibre 44B movement. The Flying B chronograph will be officially unveiled – in steel, white gold or rose gold – at the Baselworld watch show in November, after which it will likely sell for considerably more than its $10,000 counterpart...in true Bentley form.

03-06-2007, 01:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,073 Thanks: 592 Thanked 718 Times in 417 Posts	Re: For Rob: Crewe's Chrono: Breitling for Bentley Flying B Chronograph Oh a new Breitling for Bentley watch. Looks a bit different from the current ones. I love the looks of the Chronograph buttons. Despite that I would never buy it.

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Hypersonic Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,413 Thanks: 896 Thanked 785 Times in 479 Posts	Re: For Rob: Crewe's Chrono: Breitling for Bentley Flying B Chronograph Very nice Andreas ...but why is this for me, I am not a big Bentley fan -- I like Bentley, but no more than most others on this forum Thank you for thinking about me though

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Hypersonic Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,413 Thanks: 896 Thanked 785 Times in 479 Posts	Re: For Rob: Crewe's Chrono: Breitling for Bentley Flying B Chronograph Oh, in that case, thank you Andreas ....I'm sorry for questioning you

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Mikael Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 742 Thanked 312 Times in 200 Posts	Re: For Rob: Crewe's Chrono: Breitling for Bentley Flying B Chronograph Nice! I thought I prefer round design instead of rectangular but I'm not that sure anymore.

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