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specialk22
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What's the difference between the motors t and motors t speed? I've noticed the red in the dial, but is there anything else? Please tell me there's a B01 in it. :D

Why isn't it on Breitling's website?

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What's the difference between the motors t and motors t speed? I've noticed the red in the dial, but is there anything else? Please tell me there's a B01 in it. :D

Why isn't it on Breitling's website?

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No there isn't and more's the pity IMO. A total and utter missed opportunity. Oh well, better luck next time Breitling, eh? :roll:

The differences between the Motors T Speed and the Motors T are entirely cosmetic - a bit of red here, a fractionally thicker subdial ring there........... and that's it. God knows why they didn't just make it a new dial variant of the standard Motors T. But then I guess this idea comes from the same think-tank that thought making a Blacksteel Skyland and then an almost identical Blacksteel SA was a good idea. Or that Space Invader numerals on the Chronomat B01 bezel was a great plan......

The thing is I really LIKE the Motors T Speed - it's just a shame it doesn't bring something new to the table.

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Thanks 8,

it is a shame they didn't fit it with the new movement. Oh well, just have to wait for something new. Thanks for the info.

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The Speed sub-dials have a chrome circle around them. That's about it!

It's on the Japanese site http://www.breitlingforbentley.jp/products/motors-t-speed/ but the English site always lags way behind.

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The bezel is also wider and makes it look even more substantial..! the chrome rings on the dial, red numbers and wider bezel make it a winner (IMHO). I'd trade my Motors for a Motors Speed in three seconds (maybe even 2 seconds)..!

They nailed it.

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I have the AD official Bentley Speed brochure at home which clearly states in the copy that the bezel size has been increased. This is confirmed, good-sir...

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Is the retail price any different?

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I have the AD official Bentley Speed brochure at home which clearly states in the copy that the bezel size has been increased. This is confirmed, good-sir...

I deleted my previous post as I just went onto the Breitling site and noticed that it is visibly thicker.... but I guess you obviously saw it before I binned it! :lol:

I must be honest it's more noticeable on the Motors Speed as opposed to the Motors T Speed, and I must confess I'm not so much of a fan of it compared to the older one. It looks a bit like the Bentley GMT now, and the thickness of bezel was one of the things I don't like about the GMT. Too bling IMO.

At least the older Motors manages to be fairly restrained (if that's possible in a 48mm polished watch! :lol: ). I sure as hell won't be swapping my Motors or 6.75 for a thicker bezeled model any time soon.

Looking at the fitting site, there's no original Motors or T, so I can only assume the Speed models are replacements for the originals. :?

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Is the retail price any different?


No prices were listed but I would imagine there is a slight increase as the watch was "improved" in appearance (IMHO). If I had a choice between the two, I would buy the Speed, hands down!

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I have the AD official Bentley Speed brochure at home which clearly states in the copy that the bezel size has been increased. This is confirmed, good-sir...

I deleted my previous post as I just went onto the Breitling site and noticed that it is visibly thicker.... but I guess you obviously saw it before I binned it! :lol:

I must be honest it's more noticeable on the Motors Speed as opposed to the Motors T Speed, and I must confess I'm not so much of a fan of it compared to the older one. It looks a bit like the Bentley GMT now, and the thickness of bezel was one of the things I don't like about the GMT. Too bling IMO.

At least the older Motors manages to be fairly restrained (if that's possible in a 48mm polished watch! :lol: ). I sure as hell won't be swapping my Motors or 6.75 for a thicker bezeled model any time soon.

Looking at the fitting site, there's no original Motors or T, so I can only assume the Speed models are replacements for the originals. :?


I'm a keyboard-hero and quick on the keys..! :lol:

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Driver8 wrote:
Brentomatic wrote:
I have the AD official Bentley Speed brochure at home which clearly states in the copy that the bezel size has been increased. This is confirmed, good-sir...

I deleted my previous post as I just went onto the Breitling site and noticed that it is visibly thicker.... but I guess you obviously saw it before I binned it! :lol:

I must be honest it's more noticeable on the Motors Speed as opposed to the Motors T Speed, and I must confess I'm not so much of a fan of it compared to the older one. It looks a bit like the Bentley GMT now, and the thickness of bezel was one of the things I don't like about the GMT. Too bling IMO.

At least the older Motors manages to be fairly restrained (if that's possible in a 48mm polished watch! :lol: ). I sure as hell won't be swapping my Motors or 6.75 for a thicker bezeled model any time soon.

Looking at the fitting site, there's no original Motors or T, so I can only assume the Speed models are replacements for the originals. :?


Is this brochure online by any chance?

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Not that I have seen... then again, I've not looked for it.

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Brentomatic wrote:
Not that I have seen... then again, I've not looked for it.


What good are you Brent? Ha ha, just kidding. :cigar2:

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