The Basics
While presented in a slightly smaller size, the Flying B N°3 features all the harmonious elegance and daring of the rectangular Flying B case. However, it shows an entirely different face thanks to its magnificent entirely redesigned dial. This incredibly refined setting is highlighted by a finely bevelled sapphire crystal that is glareproofed on both sides. The outside of the dial comes in a choice of colours inspired by the most gorgeous Bentley liveries. The hour-markers and the Roman numeral XII with their mother-of-pearl inlays provide a radiant surround for the knurled central motif matching the steel, red gold or white gold of the case. The two large hands mark off the hours and minutes with considerable panache. The small seconds hand sweeps around a hollowed square subdial, while the date is clearly visible in a finely cut-out large calendar display. At the heart of this paragon of equilibrium and refinement beats the Breitling Calibre 16B, accompanied by an official COSC chronometer-rating certificate. The Flying B N°3 is available in steel as well as in red or white gold. The Speed B bracelet is distinguished by its links with a curving profile mirroring the shape of the case; it is equipped with a comfort-enhancing extension that is adjustable in a few seconds.
Brand: | Breitling |
Family: | Breitling for Bentley |
Reference: | A1636212.B881 |
Name: | Breitling for Bentley Flying B No. 3 Black |
Produced: | 2007 |
Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Breitling’s model A1636212.B881 from Breitling for Bentley watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Breitling’s Breitling for Bentley Flying B No. 3 Black (A1636212.B881) was originally released in 2007. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph (4 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 34.5mm in diameter and roughly 13mm thick. The rectangular case is paired with a black color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Breitling’s Breitling for Bentley model A1636212.B881 is water resistant up to 100 meters (328 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
Material: | Stainless steel |
Glass: | Sapphire |
Back: | Solid |
Shape: | Rectangular |
Diameter: | 34.5mm |
Height: | 13mm |
Lug Width: | N/Amm |
W/R: | 100 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Breitling for Bentley A1636212.B881 movement is a powered by caliber 16B made by Breitling. The 30-jewel automatic movement is 25.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.
Type: | Automatic |
Brand: | Breitling |
Caliber: | 16B |
Base: | Breitling B16 |
Display: | Analog |
Diameter: | 25.6mm |
Jewels: | 30 |
Reserve: | 42 hours |
Frequency: | 28800 bph |
Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
Chronograph: | |
Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Breitling’s Breitling for Bentley A1636212.B881 cost? This watch was introduced in 2007 and has been in Breitling’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: 8650
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Specifications:
- Brand: Breitling
- Model: Breitling for Bentley Flying B No. 3 Black
- Reference Number: A1636212.B881
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 34.5
- Thickness: 13
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Stick-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Breitling
- Caliber: 16B
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 25.6mm
- Jewels: 30
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About Breitling
Breitling was founded in 1884. The brand counts among its earliest achievements the invention of the independent chronograph pushpiece in 1915 and the separation of the start/stop functions from that of resetting in 1923. The connection of Breitling with the world of aviation is said to have taken off in the early 1930’s, when the brand started creating onboard chronographs intended for … aircraft cockpits. With the introduction of the Navitimer in the first half of the 1950’s, Breitling had created what would prove to be one of the most iconic and everlasting pilots watch designs yet: the model hasn’t been out of production since. A variation of this model accompanied Scott Carpenter on his orbital flight aboard the Aurora 7 capsule in 1962. In the sixties, Breitling was part of the ‘Project 99’ consortium that was created with the aim of creating the first self-winding chronograph movement – the one that would become the caliber 11. Although the so-called ‘Quartz Crisis’ had hit Breitling hard, the brand would be one of the first to launch a completely new mechanical chronograph in the mid-eighties: the Chronomat. This watch would become another icon for Breitling and would serve as a catalyst for the industry as a whole. Besides the Navitimer and the Chronomat, the Emergency is arguably the third most emblematic model – featuring a never-before-seen transmitter system that couldn’t have been conceived by any other brand than Breitling. The 2009 introduction of the caliber 01 gave Breitling a in-house chronograph movement and it would serve as the base for a number of variations over the next few years. Breitling is the only company of this scale to submit 100% of its movements for COSC-certification, including the quartz calibers.
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