Bentley and Breitling have announce that they will be parting ways at the end of 2021, ending a 19-year long partnership that began in 2002 when the two came together to design the onboard clock for the first ever Bentley Continental GT back in 2003, making this the longest ever serving partnership between a watch brand and a luxury car manufacturer.

As the journey shared by Breitling and Bentley draws to a close, it is appropriate that the final chapter is defined by the ultimate in luxury watchmaking, the Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Bentley Limited Edition, part of an exclusive run limited to just 25 pieces.

Boasting a 42 mm case made of 18k red gold, a gold brown alligator strap, and a green face paying homage to the ‘British Racing Greens’ synonymous of Bentley, the watch was launched in April of this year and described as a reinterpretation of the original Breitling Premier wristwatches of the 1940s.

“The long-standing collaboration between Bentley and Breitling demonstrated that when two like-minded brands work together authentically, the performance of both is enhanced. We look back on the past two decades with great affection and send our warmest best wishes to the Breitling team for the future,” commented Adrian Hallmark, Bentley Motors’ Chairman and CEO.

(Photo Courtesy: Matthew Zorpas / Bentley Motors) 

The final piece from the series has officially left the factory and is now on its way to its owner, marking a fitting end to a partnership which has always been characterized by two great brands’ joint commitment to pioneering spirit, expert craftsmanship, exquisite design and technological excellence, set to be an iconic collectors’ timepiece for generations to come – and representing the final collaboration between the two brands.

“We’re proud of what we have accomplished together and after 19 years, Breitling and Bentley are embarking on their own new journeys. I know that Bentley will continue to define excellence in the automotive industry. The final Bentley Tourbillon leaving our factory represents a moment of positive reflection for us all,” added Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling.