SimplyAbuDhabi XIV

9 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I W ith a combination of a subtle lightweight titanium case and an engineered rubber strap system on a deftly crafted chronograph, Breitling presents this superb, lightweight watch as a perfect traveller’s timepiece for the discerning, driven gentleman who demands style and functionality without compromise. The Bentley brand perfectly embodies the quintessence of British chic, and GMT signifies the revolutionary dual time zone adjustment system in this watch. Light Body refers to the incredible featherweight titanium case, and B04 is the hallmark of the high-performance Manufacture Breitling Calibre entirely and exclusively developed and produced in the Breitling Chronométrie workshops. The new Bentley GMT Light Body B04 extends an irresistible invitation to tear up the road, or soar through the air, while enjoying a combination of comfort and elegance, efficiency and style. This authentic wrist sculpture is distinguished by its original and daring design featuring asymmetrical lugs, a black rubber strap, a broad bezel with a knurled motif inspired by Bentley radiator grilles, along with push pieces cleverly built into the ergonomically streamlined profile. A paragon of functionality, this travel chronograph is also distinguished by its unprecedented ease of handling. All the wearer needs to do when juggling with time zones is to pull out the crown and turn it forwards or backwards in one-hour increments. This is achieved without any loss of precision in terms of the minutes, while the date is automatically adjusted to local time in either direction. The style of this watch is minimalist yet detailed; it has an air of supreme quality and grace, but is as unobtrusive and functional as one would expect and require a lightweight timepiece to be. The combination of engineered rubber and flat titanium is an attractive and understated juxtaposition of flexible strength and sheer durability. The look, feel and scale of this watch are effortlessly proportional and the clear, open face is both classic and contemporary in its usability. Another considerable source of comfort stems from the rotating inner bezel bearing the names of 24 cities and enabling at-a-glance readings of all time zones around the world in direct relation to the one indicated by the 24-hour hand. The dial bearing an open-worked circular pattern reveals glimpses of the exquisite automatic B04 chronograph movement that is at the heart of the timepiece. The Bentley GMT Light Body B04 is a forceful, competent and immaculate timepiece that continues the long tradition of superlative engineering and design associated fully with both Breitling and Bentley. This marriage of well established, highly respected entities results in a stunning watch that powerfully embodies the underlying harmony between ergonomics, engineering and exemplary design.