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The Flying B Chronograph and the Flying B N°3 are also available in even more prestigious jewellery versions with a diamond-set red or white gold case.

From the Breitling for Bentley jewelery collection, this Flying B features an exclusive diamond setting surrounding the entire case and folding clasp is also embellished with diamonds. To achieve this they have used up to 435 diamonds (F/G V V S) Of 108 different sizes with the dial consisting of 196 diamonds alone bringing the total weight to 18.33 cts., and over 180 hours of detailed workmanship. This is a limited edition piece with a total of 10 pieces produced.

Retail $442,000

These two watches have been crafted in a red gold and white gold series with the best materials the watch industry has to offer. Both of these Breitling For Bentley Flying B watches have beveled sapphire crystal glareproofed sides and a chronometer certified by the COSC. The casebacks each have the legendary Bentley “Flying B” engraved on them. Each is water resistance of up to 100 meters with a screw-locked crown, 27 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour, and a Breitling Calibre 28B with jumping-hour mechanism.

I, personally, do not find that one as nauseatingly offensive. Maybe I am just immune now.

I believe a number of us have said just that. Perhaps ugly is the wrong word; Tasteless, personally humiliating, obscene, defiling..... Any of those better?
Yes, BTW, I have handled one in person and found that it amplified my previous statements. Much like there is little point in gold plating a rifle, I fail to understand -- or find the appeal -- in blinging the hell out of an otherwise highly attractive watch. But, that is simply one man's opinion. There are obviously enough who disagree to create a market for the montrosities.

(Just my personal opinion of course.)

Author:	kuslamb [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:07 pm ]
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So my younger brother just had a very successful World Series of Poker and is in the mood for a new watch. He was roaming around one of the casinos and fell in love with a B4B Flying B Chrono w/ Diamond, Bronze Dial. Can anyone help me out, because I cannot find a picture of a Flying B w/ Diamond which leads me to believe that the diamonds are aftermarket. If this is the case, I assume that the warranty would be voided? Thanks.

Author:	Roffensian [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:27 am ]
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I thought there was a DiamondWorks version of this, but don't have a picture.

Author:	Sharkmouth [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:08 am ]
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Found this on a HK site in an article which read like a press release Quote: The Flying B Chronograph and the Flying B N°3 are also available in even more prestigious jewellery versions with a diamond-set red or white gold case. Can't find a pic of the Flying B Chrono with diamonds but here's the non-chrono version Quote: From the Breitling for Bentley jewelery collection, this Flying B features an exclusive diamond setting surrounding the entire case and folding clasp is also embellished with diamonds. To achieve this they have used up to 435 diamonds (F/G V V S) Of 108 different sizes with the dial consisting of 196 diamonds alone bringing the total weight to 18.33 cts., and over 180 hours of detailed workmanship. This is a limited edition piece with a total of 10 pieces produced. Retail $442,000 Pics of a different dial with diamond bracelet Quote: These two watches have been crafted in a red gold and white gold series with the best materials the watch industry has to offer. Both of these Breitling For Bentley Flying B watches have beveled sapphire crystal glareproofed sides and a chronometer certified by the COSC. The casebacks each have the legendary Bentley “Flying B” engraved on them. Each is water resistance of up to 100 meters with a screw-locked crown, 27 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour, and a Breitling Calibre 28B with jumping-hour mechanism.

Author:	Driver8 [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:55 am ]
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Nice finds on the picture front Sharky................, but all of those are completely and utterly HIDEOUS! It's been a while since I last opened my Bentley catalogues and I'd almost forgotten how horrendous those diamondworks pieces can look. Where's Boney's puking emoticon when you need it?

Author:	BoneDoc [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:07 pm ]
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As requested, and agreed: Also:

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Author:	Juan127 [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:25 pm ]
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good as in November Nine good?

Author:	txturbo [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:00 am ]
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There is the no3..

Author:	BoneDoc [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:13 pm ]
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I, personally, do not find that one as nauseatingly offensive. Maybe I am just immune now.

Author:	Driver8 [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:46 am ]
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BoneDoc wrote: I, personally, do not find that one as nauseatingly offensive. Maybe I am just immune now. I'm with you on that one Doc. It's certainly one for the ladies though.

Author:	krlyuzh [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:40 am ]
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I suppose those who say these are ugly never seen them in person? I've sold a few and they are the most gorgeous watches. The pictures don't do a single bit of justice to them. If you're not into diamond watches, that's one thing, but you can hardly say they are ugly.

Author:	BoneDoc [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:01 am ]
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I believe a number of us have said just that. Perhaps ugly is the wrong word; Tasteless, personally humiliating, obscene, defiling..... Any of those better? Yes, BTW, I have handled one in person and found that it amplified my previous statements. Much like there is little point in gold plating a rifle, I fail to understand -- or find the appeal -- in blinging the hell out of an otherwise highly attractive watch. But, that is simply one man's opinion. There are obviously enough who disagree to create a market for the montrosities.

Author:	Driver8 [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:14 am ]
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BoneDoc wrote: I believe a number of us have said just that. Perhaps ugly is the wrong word; Tasteless, personally humiliating, obscene, defiling..... Any of those better? Yes, BTW, I have handled one in person and found that it amplified my previous statements. Much like there is little point in gold plating a rifle, I fail to understand -- or find the appeal -- in blinging the hell out of an otherwise highly attractive watch. But, that is simply one man's opinion. There are obviously enough who disagree to create a market for the montrosities. I'm with you on this one as well Boney. I too have handled a Diamondworks....er... "creation" in the past, and I would personally be embarrassed to wear one out of the house. Hell, I even felt embarrassed being seen handling it in the shop! Now I'm not questioning the quality of the stones or the settings or the general workmanship involved - it's all top notch : it's just that they look UNBELIEVABLY brash and over the top IMHO. Compare to a Patek or a Lange & Sohne, and there's just no comparison in terms of class. There's something to be said for understated class. These Diamondworks pieces just shout, "HEY!!! LOOK AT ME!!!!!!!!!!!! I'VE GOT MONEY!!!". Yep...... and no class. (Just my personal opinion of course.)

Author:	krlyuzh [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:26 pm ]
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Driver8 wrote: (Just my personal opinion of course.) Noted and respected. However, how does wearing a 5970 or even 5159 not screaming that you have money? For those who knows these watches, very much so. It is a sense of taste, not class. Both have class, in their own way. Just because I am not attracted to most Pateks, doesn't mean I think they are ugly. They are just not me.

Author:	Roffensian [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:33 pm ]
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This is always a dangerous discussion when it comes down to taste. My personal barometer is what the average person would think. If I were walking down the street wearing an expensive Patek, Lange, etc then I would expect an occasional glance from a watch afficionado and to be mobbed at my AD. If I were wearing a DiamondWorks or similar piece then I wouls expect glances from most everybody. Personally, I'm not comfortable with that, and as a watch freak who cares nothing for diamonds I would much rather spend my money on a mechanical marvel than on come compressed carbon. I appreciate diamonds for what they are (and have considered them as an investment in the past), but they aren't right for my wrist.

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Author:	kuslamb [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:13 pm ]
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Ok. I agree, not really my taste either, just trying to help my brother out. Thankfully, he is interested in one of the less tacky of the bunch. He likes a steel Flying B Chrono on leather. I am pretty sure its the one in the picture posted by txturbo, just the chrono version, and steel. The dial is copper, like the center of the one pictured, just all of it, I am pretty sure. So I guess my questions are as follows - Is this thing coming from Breitling and then going to diamond works and being altered (thus no Breitling warranty)? I am not here to argue his taste. I mean he is a pro gambler, is anyone suprised. I am just glad its not one with diamonds on the bracelet and all that awfulness. Any additional info would be great.