In a market full of timepieces produced in limited runs to commemorate automotive partnerships, it becomes easy to become rather jaded and dismissive of the nomenclature; particularly when you've been collecting wristwatches as long as we have. But a few really hit it out of the park. 

This isn't one of them.

Luxury automotive manufacturer Bentley and classic Swiss chronograph manufacturer Breitling have been partners for 20 years.

It all started in 2002, when Bentley commissioned Breitling to create a dashboard clock for its luxurious Continental GT. Since then, Breitling has developed an entire collection inspired by numerous Bentley models, including elegant Premier chronographs, sporty Chronomats, and more. 

This particular timepiece, a Breitling Bentley Chronograph from circa the 2000s, echoes somewhat the busy design language of the Navitimer: Housed in a bold, 49mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a unique, engine-turned, bi-directional bezel, it features a luminous satin white dial with applied stainless steel wedge indices and a matching handset, a triple-register chronograph layout, a date window at 4:30, and various telemetric and tachymetric scales. Powered by a chronometer-certified version of the automatic Swiss 2892-A2 movement, it comes paired to a signed, black rubber strap with a signed, push-button deployant clasp.

Whether you’re a Breitling collector, a Bentley fan, you’re game for a good, old fashioned oversized chronograph,  or if you're looking for a sub-$3K nouveau-riche statement piece that screams from the wrist with a Swiss chronograph movement that brings you back to those carefree pre-Financiapocalypse days, you've found it.