BREITLING | Featuring its Proud In-House Caliber, Equipped for the First Time with a 30-Second Chronograph

BREITLING for Bentley
Bentley B06

Proud in-house caliber with its first 30-second chronograph function

BREITLINGproud 30-secondchronographfunction, the new model " BENTLEYB06" was announced at Baselworld. The commitment to its in-house movement is evident in this timepiece.

Text by SHIBUYA Yasuhito

Infused with Bentley car motifs

The 30-second chronograph, where the chronograph second hand completes a full rotation of the dial at twice the normal speed in 30 seconds, allowing for measurements in 1/8th-second increments, is a mechanism for which Breitling obtained a patent in the 1920s, during the era of pocket watches.

The model equipped with this function is a masterpiece that can be called the flagship of "Breitling for Bentley." Introduced in 2013, this "Bentley B06" features the "Caliber B06," the first in-house movement to incorporate this mechanism, making it a must-see for watch enthusiasts who appreciate intricate mechanics.

The skeletonized dial, reminiscent of a Bentley car's radiator grille, and the automatic winding rotor, meticulously replicating a Bentley car's wheel, offer the pleasure of observing the new movement's mechanics and operation. The case is available in two materials: stainless steel and red gold.