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Using a combination of light Titanium case and rubber straps on a chronograph, Breitling has launched a new, light travellers watch, at Basel World 2014. Added to the Bentley stream of collection, Breitling Bentley 2014 model, Bentley GMT Light Body B04 is priced at Rupees 918000/- or US$ 15221 or HK $118090.
Breitling Bentley Basel 2014 collection includes, Chronomat Airborne 30 years special edition & Superocean Chronograph II Blacksteel. Breitling Bentley GMT light body B04 is the highest priced new watch, in the lot.
Breitling Bentley 2014 model displays two timezones that can be controlled with a single crown. Pull out the crown and turn it forwards or backwards in one-hour increments. Date can be adjusted to local time in either direction.
This travellers watch will attract those who prefer big dials. Titanium case measures a massive 49 mm. Sports a rotatable pinion bezel with timezone scale. Rotating inner bezel bears 24 city names. It enables at-a-glance readings of all timezones around the world in relation to the one indicated by the 24-hour hand.
Dial comes in two colour options Royal Ebony or Tungsten. It displays 4-hour 2nd timezone. 1/4th second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers and calendar.
Case is made of titanium to maintain light weight of watch. Crown is a screw lock crown. New Breitling GMT 2014 is water resistant to 100 meters under water. Back side of watch is well constructed with an open worked circular pattern.
Breitling Bentley light body GMT B04 ticks on an automatic mechanical movement and can give up to 70 hours of power reserve.
Breitling Bentley 2014 model, Bentley GMT Light Body B04 is priced at Rupees 918000/- or US$ 15221 or HK $118090.
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