Breitling Starliner Watches

*Click for a larger imageIn 1969, Breitling developed the first self-winding chronograph movement, the Caliber 11, a mechanism fitted with a mainspring wound by means of an off-centered oscillating weight. This invention led to the development of a whole range of chronographs named Chrono-Matic, identifiable by the crown being placed on the left, a distinctive characteristic resulting from the modular movement construction.The Navitimer Chrono-Matic is now being re-issued in a limited series of 1,000 pieces in stainless steel and 100 in 18kt yellow gold.Movement is the automatic Breitling Caliber 41LC (Left Crown), an officially certified chronometer beating at 28,000 vibrations per hour, with 38 jewels.The 42.5mm case is water resistant to 30 meters. The rotating bezel has a circular slide rule. The Crystal is sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides. It is available in a strap or with the Navitimer metal bracelet.9/12/03

Breitling's partnership with Bentley is a well known fact in the world of the watch *** artistry and what better way of supporting such a prestigious brand of cars than dedicating it a collection of watches. The Breitling for Bentley collection features exquisite watches that present extra-sophisticated features of design and progressive technical elements that are impossible to equal in terms of proficiency. This collection dedicated to Bentley has been extended this year with the introduction of a collectible item, the new Breitling for Bentley Grande Complication Pocket-Watch, being created as a tribute for the founding father of Bentley, Walter Owen Bentley. This pocket watch manages to capture the essence of prestige and refinement, values that characterize perfectly both brands, Breitling and Bentley. The highest standards of Haute Horology in terms of design have been maintained by Breitling over the years and this latest creation proves that the brand has reached the ultimate level of refinement and delicacy. Being crafted from yellow gold, the value of the new Breitling Grande Complication Pocket-Watch is indisputable. The case has a special engraving that celebrates the Bentley brand and its founding father with the depiction of an image where Walter Owen Bentley has his hands on the wheel of a Bentley. The dial of the watch is white and it features black Arabic numerals for the hour markers and sub-dials that display the functions allowed by a mechanism based on a perpetual calendar and a minute repeater. Moreover, the dial of the watch presents the date, the day, the month, leap years and moon phases, all due to a brilliant mechanism put together by the most talented of watch makers. You won't believe how many parts were used in the manufacturing of this mechanism, some 700 elements that combined together into creating this exquisite timepiece that represents more than a timekeeping instrument, it represent the proof of achievement, evolution and progress. Beautifully assembled, the movement can be visible through the case back covered with sapphire crystal. A timepiece full of symbolism, the new Breitling Grande Complication Pocket-Watch pays tribute to a successful brand and to a devoted person, because if it weren't for Walter Owen Bentley, we wouldn't be talking today about the iconic brand of Bentley. Bentley has become to be associated to achievement, to richness, glory and high status and so, this watch is manufactured by following the highest standards in Haute Horology to be worthy of the two brands. The engraving from the top of the case features the initials of the founding father from Bentley, W.O., *** it a desirable timepiece to any car enthusiast or to anybody who cares for quality and tradition for excellence.Revealed at the Baselworld 2010 event, the new Breitling Grande Complication Pocket-Watch was definitely something else compared with the traditional and standard watches presented at the exhibition. Grande Complication Pocket-Watch Pictures Gallery