The Breitling for Bentley Supersports Light Body Chronograph represents the pinnacle of collaboration between luxury watchmaking and automotive engineering excellence. Limited to just 1,000 pieces worldwide, this exceptional timepiece pays homage to Bentley’s high-performance Supersports vehicles while making history on the wrist of rally driver Juha Kankkunen during his world Ice Speed Record achievement in 2011. With its innovative lightweight titanium construction, dashboard-inspired dial design, and exclusive chronograph functionality, this limited edition embodies the perfect fusion of precision timekeeping and motorsport heritage.
Condition: Good condition (rubber strap has been cut)
Includes: Complete box set
Guarantee: Warranty originally dated 2014
Shipping: Free UK delivery
The partnership between Breitling and Bentley Motors, established in 2003, represents the longest-running collaboration between a prestigious watch brand and a luxury automobile manufacturer. This alliance was born when Breitling was invited to design the onboard clock for Bentley’s Continental GT, creating a signature timepiece that embodied both brands’ commitment to precision engineering and luxurious performance. The Supersports Light Body Limited Edition exemplifies this shared philosophy, drawing inspiration from Bentley’s most powerful and fastest production car of its time. Through meticulous attention to detail and innovative technical solutions, this timepiece captures the essence of automotive excellence translated into horological mastery.
The Breitling Calibre 27B represents an exceptional achievement in chronograph engineering, featuring an innovative double chronograph-counter system that revolutionises how elapsed time is read. Unlike conventional chronographs where reading accumulated time requires mental addition across multiple subdials, this movement features a central minute counter and a two-hand totaliser that allows time to be read at a glance, just as one would read the current time.
This intuitive system dramatically improves usability during timing events. As a COSC-certified chronometer, the movement has also passed rigorous testing for accuracy under various conditions, maintaining precision within -4/+6 seconds per day. With its high-frequency operation of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement delivers exceptional chronograph precision to 1/4th of a second.
The decision to construct the Supersports Light Body from titanium directly reflects its motorsport inspiration, where weight reduction is crucial for performance. Titanium provides approximately 40% weight savings compared to stainless steel while maintaining superior strength, making this substantial 49mm timepiece surprisingly comfortable for extended wear. Additionally, titanium offers exceptional corrosion resistance, hypoallergenic properties, and a distinctive matte finish that reduces reflections – practical considerations for a watch designed with active use in mind.
The material also develops a subtle patina over time that many collectors appreciate, adding character while maintaining structural integrity. This thoughtful material selection demonstrates Breitling’s commitment to creating not just aesthetically impressive timepieces, but functionally superior instruments.
In February 2011, Finnish rally champion Juha Kankkunen wore this exact model while setting a new world Ice Speed Record of 330.695 km/h (205.48 mph) on the frozen Baltic Sea near Finland, driving a Bentley Continental GTC Supersports. This achievement under extreme conditions demonstrated both the car’s exceptional performance and the watch’s reliability in challenging environments.
The record attempt subjected the timepiece to intense vibrations, extreme temperatures, and potential shock – precisely the kind of real-world testing that validates Breitling’s reputation for building robust precision instruments. This authentic motorsport heritage elevates the Supersports Light Body beyond merely being inspired by racing; it actually participated in making motorsport history, adding genuine provenance to its collector appeal.
The dial design of the Supersports Light Body draws direct inspiration from Bentley’s instrument panels, transforming automotive ergonomics into horological functionality. The three-dimensional ring-shaped counters provide excellent depth and legibility, while the contrasting green accents create instant visual differentiation for chronograph functions – critical for rapid information processing when timing events.
The recessed subdials with metallic surrounds mimic gauge designs found in high-performance vehicles, where readability under varying conditions is paramount. Additionally, the oversized hands and markers with luminous coating ensure visibility in low-light conditions. This thoughtful translation of dashboard design principles to wristwatch format demonstrates the genuine cross-disciplinary collaboration between Breitling’s watchmakers and Bentley’s automotive designers.
The Supersports Light Body stands apart from other Breitling for Bentley models through several distinctive elements. Most notably, its titanium construction represents a departure from the typically heavier precious metals or steel used in the collection, emphasising performance over opulence. The limited production of 1,000 pieces makes it significantly more exclusive than standard production models.
The specific green and black colour scheme is unique within the lineup, directly referencing Bentley’s racing heritage rather than the more common brown, blue, or white dials found in other Bentley editions. Finally, its association with a specific record-breaking achievement provides historical significance that standard production pieces lack. These factors combine to make the Supersports Light Body particularly coveted among collectors of both Breitling timepieces and Bentley automobilia.
The black rubber strap represents a deliberate choice that reinforces the performance-oriented nature of the Supersports Light Body. Where many luxury watches default to leather or metal bracelets, rubber offers practical advantages for a chronograph inspired by motorsports: superior resistance to moisture, excellent durability during active use, and comfortable flexibility that adapts to wrist size changes during physical activity.
The strap’s textured surface provides secure positioning even during vigorous movement, while its integration with a titanium deployment clasp offers both security and ease of use. This combination of premium natural rubber with high-grade titanium hardware perfectly complements the watch’s philosophy of combining luxury with functional performance – precisely the same balance that defines Bentley’s Supersports automobiles.
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