====== Breitling Bentley Le Mans ======
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Sports [[chronograph]] by [[Breitling]] with 24-hours indication

On the occasion of cooperation with the car manufacturer Bentley ([[Breitling for Bentley]]), Breitling developed with this model so far its largest [[chronograph]]. By moving the attachment of the Speed bracelet into the case inlet, where it connects at the lugs with a jetty, the watch fits easily on most wrists.

The model **Breitling Bentley Le Mans** was limited to 1,000 pieces and features (based on the duration of the race) a 24-hour indication. As a reminder of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the [[bezel]] is [[perlaged]] like the dashboard of the Bentley racing cars, which were winning between [[1924]] and [[1930]].

Also aimed at the automotive sport, the chronograph Bentley Le Mans is equipped with a variable tachometer, which is available in this form only by Breitling. It is a device that can be used to determine the average speed, regardless of the elapsed time, the covered distance or the reached speed. The tachometer, similar to a slide rule, is operated by turning the outer gear rack bezel, which in turn sets the engine and axle into a motion, which is transmitted to the inner bezel. In this way an accurate reading of the stopped speeds is possible.


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**Movement:**
  * [[Self-winding]] Breitling Calibre 22 (basis [[ETA 2892]]), 28,800 A/h
  * [[Chronograph]], certified [[chronometer]]
  * 38 [[jewels]]
  * Power reserve 47 h

**Case:**
  * Ø 48.7 mm
  * [[Stainless steel]] version limitied to 1000 pieces and three series in 18 K [[yellow gold]], each limited to 24 pieces 
  * [[Screw-in crown]]
  * Rotating ratchet [[bezel]] with adjustable tachometer ([[slide rule]])
  * [[Domed]] [[sapphire crystal]] with [[anti-glare treatment]] on both sides
  * [[Waterproof]] to 10 atm
  * On the back appears the silhouette of the racing car Bentley Speed 8

**Functions:**
  * 24-hours indication, 1/4-seconds [[chronograph]], 30-minutes and 12-hours [[totaliser]]s
  * [[Flyback]] function, date

**Bracelet:**
  * Optional Leather, crocodile, buffalo or metal band //Speed//
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===== Literature =====
  * [[Breitling. Die Geschichte einer großen Uhrenmarke. 1884 bis heute]]; Author [[Benno Richter]]; ISBN 3766711350
  * [[Das ZEITGEFÜHL-Uhrenbuch]]; Author [[Gerd-Lothar Reschke]]; ISBN 3-938607-61-0


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