The Bentley collection of Breitling watches was inspired by the automaker that won the 24-hour race at Le Mans. All the models in this collection are beautiful, but if there is one watch that stands out, it is the Bentley 6.75.
Apart from the Flying B model, all Breitling Bentley watches have the same case. If you are familiar with Breitling watches, or maybe you own one, but want something a little different from Breitling, you should definitely take a look at the Flying B watch. It is unique in that the case is rectangular in shape. It also features a skip time mechanism with the hour hand replaced by a disc display at 12 o’clock. The minute hand is still where you expected to find it. The seconds are displayed on a subdial at the 6 o’clock position.
However, going back to the Bentley 6.75, it is a large watch, the diameter of the case measures 48.7 mm, which makes it the widest case of all Breitling watches; As stated above, the box for all Bentley watches is the same.
In general appearance, the 6.75 is similar to the Bentley Motors watch. Both feature a distinctive fluted bezel that is a trademark feature of Bentley automobiles. They both have 3 subdials. Both have a circular slide rule and both have a date aperture. But there are differences between the two; differences that, I think, make the 6.75 a much more desirable and collectible piece.
The sub-dials of the Motors watch are at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock position with a date opening at 3 o’clock. The Bentley 6.75 subdials are at the 6, 9 and 12 o’clock position with the date opening between the 4 and 5 o’clock marker. Nothing too different, but if you look at the 6.75 date aperture you will notice that there are 2 rectangular apertures placed side by side; the one on the right is for ones and the one on the left is for tens. This is a really nice feature that helps differentiate the watch from the others in this collection.
However, it is not what is immediately visible that really makes the 6.75 the best. If you flip it over, you will notice the Bentley rim (spoke) design. Others have the Bentley logo (as does the 6.75), but no other Breitling watches in the collection have the Bentley radios.
If there is going to be a watch in this collection that will be the most collectible for years to come, it will be the Bentley 6.75 watch. It is not as expensive as others in the collection; the Mulliner Tourbillon, for example, is specially commissioned, allowing the owner to specify the metal of the case, the color of the dial, and even the exact shade of the leather strap. However, for a watch that you will wear every day, the 6.75 has the perfect combination of style, robust feel, and features.
If I were to buy one I’d like to be able to afford it, I’d buy the one with the bronze dial and matching brown leather strap; This is not only the most beautiful in the Bentley collection, it is one of the most beautiful of all Beetling watches.