BREITLING for Bentley – Grand Touring “Dark Sapphire” Edition

BREITLING – Breitling for Bentley GT “Dark Sapphire” Case 48 mm Breitlight® Chronograph Limited Edition

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The entire Grand Touring spirit

With its ultra-light chassis made of Breitlight® enhanced by bluish “Dark Sapphire” tints, and its exclusive engine equipped with a “30-second chronograph”, the Bentley GT watch pays a vibrant tribute to the all-new Bentley Continental GT unveiled by the British manufacturer. An exceptional instrument issued in a 500-piece limited edition.

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A dramatic new interpretation of the classic Bentley design that is long and sharp-edged, with a new optimised 6-litre W12 TSI engine, state-of-the-art onboard equipment, a refined and beautifully hand-crafted interior:

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with the third generation of the Continental GT, presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017, Bentley is redefining the quintessence of Grand Touring by providing a blend of luxury and performance that is more potent than ever.

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Breitling for Bentley marks the occasion by launching a limited edition reflecting the entire spirit of this new roadgoing champion.

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The ultra-light, ultra-sturdy case is made in Breitlight®, a Breitling-exclusive high-tech material distinguished by its peerless qualities (resistance to scratching, traction and corrosion, along with non-magnetic, thermal stability and non-allergenic properties).

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Its subtly black streaked effect takes on a bluish shimmer echoing the colour of the Bentley “Dark Sapphire” livery. The dial features a diamond motif picking up the pattern appearing in several areas of the Continental GT interior and dashboard controls. 

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The exceptional “motorisation” takes the form of a Manufacture Breitling B06 calibre officially chronometer-certified by the COSC.

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This movement entirely developed and produced in the Breitling Chronométrie workshops is distinguished by its ingenious “30-second chronograph” system inspired by a 1926 Breitling patent, with a central hand completing a full sweep of the dial in half a minute – thus ensuring extremely accurate readings of times to the nearest eight of a second.

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This world-exclusive feature is highlighted on the black dial by the blue “30-second chronograph” inscription and measuring scale, picking up the subtle shades of the case.

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To accompany driving accomplishments over long distances in both comfort and style, the Bentley GT “Dark Sapphire” Edition is fitted with a rubber strap – specially created for this model and bearing the same diamond motif as the dial – secured by a pushpiece-operated folding clasp.

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A Grand Tourer on the wrist, in a 500-piece limited edition.

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Technical Specifications

Model: Bentley GT “Dark Sapphire” Chronograph 

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Limited Edition of 500 pieces

Movement:
    Manufacture Breitling Calibre B06
    Officially chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Chronométrie Testing Institute)
    Selfwinding chronograph,
    High-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour)
    38 jewels
    Over 70-hour power reserve
Functions   
   Hours and minutes

• 1/4th of a second chronograph, 
• central 60-minute totalizer, 
• combined 60-minute and 12-hour totalizer.
• Calendar

Case:
    Breitlight® (500-piece limited series).
    Water-resistant to 100 m
    Screw-locked crown
    Rotating pinion bezel with variable tachymeter (circular slide rule)
    Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides.
    One of 500 engraved on the caseback referring to the Bentley GT cars version individually limited numbered
Diameter:
   Diameter: 48 mm.
Dial:
   Dark Sapphire.
Straps/Bracelet:
   Bentley GT rubber.
 Exclusive black rubber strap the same diamond motif as the dial
    Buckle: secured by a pushpiece-operated folding clasp.


Limited Edition  to only 500 pieces

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GIRARD-PERREGAUX – Cat’s Eye La Fenice Gold & Diamonds

GIRARD-PERREGAUX – Cat’s Eye La Fenice Gold & Diamonds

CAT’S EYE LA FENICE

Certain encounters are naturally inspired by the beauty pervading the art world. Girard-Perregaux presents a spectacular creation blending watchmaking – in accordance with the vision of excellence cultivated by the Maison – and High Jewellery. Its name reads like an invitation to ‘La Serenissima’ and its legendary theatre, La Fenice (the phoenix), one of the world’s most beautiful opera houses. An exceptional place is thus honoured by a model that is equally outstanding… and indeed unique, since the destiny of the Cat’s Eye La Fenice is to match the wishes of the woman who will wear it and make it her very own by personalisation.

Spectacular. One would expect nothing less from a model inspired by one of the finest houses in Italy. The pinnacle of international opera is showcased by the magnificent ‘trinity’ composed of La Scala in Milan, San-Carlo in Naples… and La Fenice in Venice.

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With its neoclassical exterior, its baroque interior featuring fresco paintings, gildings, beautifully arranged tiers and Italian-style partitioned boxes, La Fenice is a creative hub whose red curtain has risen on legendary first performances including Hernani, Rigoletto and La Traviata. Girard-Perregaux pays tribute to this iconic site by draping this model in diamonds, daintily secured by a hand-polished white gold ribbon bow.

A curtain of emerald-cut diamonds

The opportunity of attending an opera at La Fenice naturally commands respect for a certain dress code. Being finely attired is an integral part of the pleasure procured by such an evening. The Cat’s Eye La Fenice is entirely in tune with this festive mood, glittering with more than 200 emerald-cut diamonds of exceptional quality. The dial features a splendid decor composed of 83 emerald-cut diamonds (approx. 3.97 cts), along with 10 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.21 ct). The emerald cut was initially developed for the eponymous gem, which is subject to inclusions that make it fragile to work with.

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The rectangular shape of the oblique corners protects it from mechanical stresses. The emerald cut also magnificently suits diamonds, highlighting both their radiance and their transparency. On this model, the setting of the dial and case has been performed using the “Clou de Paris” technique. It consists of fixing several stones around a rod – the Clou – which is then cut and filed to bring it smoothly level with the diamonds, which must be calibrated with rigorous precision. This paving creates a mirror-type effect that magnifies the fiery glow of the gems.

A profusion of colours

The curtain of diamonds is held by a ribbon bow suspended above a cut-out mother-of-pearl marquetry inlay that is hand-painted in subtly graded shades which may be personalised at will. The palette of colours is left entirely up to the woman who will choose the watch. A flurry of mauve, purple or garnet red… Delicate pastels or naturalistic inspiration with moss green or glossy chestnut… The iridescent shimmer of mother-of-pearl reflects the radiance of the diamonds.

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The colour of the lower dial section instils a resolutely haute couture spirit. Girard-Perregaux offers the owner of the  Cat’s Eye La Fenice the privilege of having an alligator leather strap crafted to exactly match the shade chosen for the mother-of-pearl inlay.

Unique in every way

Inside the white gold case of this exceptional model beats an in-house mechanical self-winding movement driving hours and minutes functions and endowed with a 46-hour power reserve.
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The solid caseback of the watch provides an additional area that Girard-Perregaux wished to dedicate to personalisation. The Manufacture offers a choice of several engraved motifs relating to the theatrical world, composing an exquisite background for the names or messages that may be added.

The Cat’s Eye La Fenice comes with an additional black alligator leather strap secured by a buckle set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Model: Cat’s Eye La Fenice

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Ref: 80494B53P7B1-CK4A

Case
Material: white gold
Dimensions: 32.90 x 38.40 mm
Height: 12.57 mm
Glass: anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: solid, special engraving
Dial
Mother-of-pearl and diamonds
Hands: leaf-shaped
Water resistance: 30 metres (3 ATM)
Setting
Case set with 168 emerald-cut diamonds ~14.83 cts
Dial set with 83 emerald-cut diamonds ~3.97 cts and 10 brilliant-cut diamonds ~0.21 ct
Buckle set with 14 emerald-cut diamonds ~0.75 ct
Total setting: 265 diamonds, ~19.76 ctsMovement
Reference: GP03300-0127, mechanical with automatic winding
Diameter: 25.60 mm (11½’’’)
Height: 4.54 mm
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4 Hz)
Number of components: 199
Jewels: 27
Power reserve: min. 46 hours
Functions: hour, minute
Strap
Material: blue alligator leather
Buckle: white gold folding clasp set with diamonds


Ref: 80494B53P7B1-CK4A


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