Bentley and Breitling are introduce a striking new
chronograph. The Breitling for Bentley Supersports B55 – to
celebrate the launch of the new Continental Supersports: the
fastest Continental ever made.
The new Continental Supersports develops a mighty 710 PS
(700 bhp) and 1,017 Nm (750 lb.ft.) of torque, and features
unique exterior and interior styling cues.
These bespoke design elements have influenced the look of
the Breitling for Bentley Supersports B55.
A titanium case – inspired by the titanium exhaust option
available on the Continental Supersports – provides a tactile
reminder of the landmark car’s performance credentials.
The lightweight case frames a dial in carbonfibre, a material
featured strongly in many details of the Continental
Supersports. A double-layer red-edged and lined black rubber
strap completes the look.
Connected Functionality Tailored For Stand-Out
Performance
For the first time, a Breitling for Bentley chronograph features
an electronic movement. The Bentley Supersports B55
features a new version of Breitling’s in-house B55 connected
calibre, which is enriched with functions tailor-made for
performance-minded individuals.
In addition to the lap timer and electronic tachymeter, the
B55 features three additional exclusive functions.
The ‘Chrono Rally’ setting can record up to 30 rally stages,
complete with the departure date, the start time and duration
of each stage – as well as intermediate times for each stage –
while automatically adding in any penalties incurred.
Chrono Race’ mode is designed for track races and enables
the wearer to record the split times for each lap and calculate
the average lap speed.
Finally, the ‘Regularity Rally’ function (useful in competitions
in which the objective is to cover a given distance in a
specified time) enables the wearer to predefine target times
(or intermediate times) from the total, and then check at the
press of a button whether these goals are being achieved.
A specially designed Breitling app has been created in order to
allow owners to store and transmit all of the data recorded via
a smartphone connection.
The connected chronograph features two ultra-legible LCD
screens equipped with a backlighting system that can be
activated by pressing the crown or by simply tilting the wrist.
Only 500 will be produced in this special Breitling for Bentley
limited edition.
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