Searching for something you will likely never see on another wrist? Peter may have just the watch for you. The luxury watchmaker has announced a re-imagining of their Spirit Pioneer, nicely named the Bentley. The Bentley is a redesign of the original Spirit Pioneer in that is follows the same form, but does so via a new movement, case, and dial which present a gorgeous three-hand display that is instantly recognizable as being a design.
The Bentley features the signature Piccadilly three piece case, lending a 42 x 12mm sizing that is perfect for this design. I have seen a Peter Breitling Piccadilly in person and the proportions are spot-on and make for a gorgeous watch with strong lugs and a detailed case design that is both unobtrusive and thoughtful. The Bentley features a circular ground finishing on the fixed and sterile bezel that surrounds an anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal. Timekeeping is managed by the TT738 automatic movement which incorporates twin barrels to offer 120 hours of power reserve. Unlike many other Breitling models which feature a display case back, the Bentley is fitted with a low-profile solid case back which means owners will not be allowed a view of the custom rotor that has become a signature element within Peter Breitling designs (though the shape is seen on the dial above the 6 o'clock marker).
With a US price tag of $9980, the Bentley is a decidedly exclusive watch with a refreshing design which will stand out against the usual suspects from Rolex, Omega and Panerai. I think this new model looks stunning and should prove to be just as successful as the Spirit Pioneer. While a Breitling may not be for everyone, well-heeled collectors should take note of their individualistic styling, very low production numbers, and a production process which incorporates almost exclusively bespoke parts.
Welcome back to an original aBlogtoWatch feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're talking with Peter Breitling, who started off as a restorer of antique watches, and today is the founder of his own watch brand. You'll definitely want to read on about his grail watch. Not only does it feature a minute repeater, split-second chronograph and a tourbillon, it came into being in 1913 at the behest of none other than J.P. Morgan.
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