The Bentley collection of Breitling watches was inspired by the car manufacturer that won the Le Mans 24-hour race. All the models in this collection are beautiful, but if there is one watch that stands out, it has to be 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 jumping hour mechanism with the hour hand replaced by a disc display at 12 o’clock. The minute hand is still where you expect to find it. Seconds are displayed on a subdial at the 6 o’clock position.
Going back to the Bentley 6.75 though, it is a large watch, the case diameter measuring 48.7mm making it the widest case of any Breitling watch; As stated above, the case of 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. Both have 3 subdials. Both feature a circular slide rule and both feature a date aperture. But, there are differences between the two; differences that, I believe, make the 6.75 a much more desirable and collectible piece.
The Motors watch subdials are at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock position with a date aperture at 3 o’clock. The subdials of the Bentley 6.75 are at the 6, 9 and 12 o’clock position with the date aperture between the 4 and 5 o’clock marker. Nothing much different, but if you look at the date aperture of the 6.75, you’ll notice that there are 2 rectangular apertures placed side by side; the one on the right is for units and the one on the left is for tens. This is a really nice feature that helps set the watch apart from the others in this collection.
However, it’s not what’s immediately visible that really makes the 6.75 the best. If you turn it over, you’ll notice the Bentley rim (spoke) design. Others have the Bentley logo (as does the 6.75), but no other Breitling watch in the collection has the Bentley spokes.
If there is going to be one 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 you’ll wear every day, the 6.75 has the perfect blend of style, rugged feel, and features.
If I were to buy one I wish I could afford it, I would buy the one with the bronze dial and matching brown leather strap; This is not just the most beautiful in the Bentley collection, it is one of the most beautiful of all Beetling watches.