DNA Edition Bullitt 558
Made from Bullitt 558, the 1968 Mustang stunt car used in the production of Bullitt and driven by Steve McQueen.
Pre-order for 15% off.
Delivery from February 2027.
DNA Edition Bullitt 558
Made from Bullitt 558, the 1968 Mustang stunt car used in the production of Bullitt and driven by Steve McQueen.
Pre-order for 15% off.
Delivery from February 2027.
Project Bullitt 558
The Bullitt 558 is a DNA Limited Edition timepiece featuring authentic material from the Highland Green Bullitt Mustang (VIN 8R02S125558), the actual stunt car from the film that tore through San Francisco and performed the iconic burnout scene.
This car became a cultural touchstone thanks to the groundbreaking San Francisco car chase, cementing the Highland Green Mustang in automotive and film history. Today, VIN 558 is recognized as one of the most significant movie cars of all time.
The Bullitt 558 timepiece is a one-of-a-kind creation, combining original Bullitt Mustang DNA with Swiss horological craft. Each watch celebrates the brutal life of the Bullitt Mustang stunt car: the jumps, the impacts and the speed it was built to survive.
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Dimensions
Dimensions
Case diameter: 38.50mm
Opening diameter: 30.40mm
Lug-to-lug: 43.73mm
Height: 11.63mm
Movement
Movement
Calibre name: RC-B558 (AMT3000 base)
Calibre type: Automatic, Swiss Made
Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds display in the center
Power reserve: 56 Hours
Frequency: 28’800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Jewels: 25
Accuracy: ±5 seconds per day
Features
Features
Semi-skeletonized Highland Green fumé dial
DNA Ring: Inner caseback ring forged from original tail light panel material sourced from the Bullitt 558 Mustang (1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback VIN 8R02S125558)
Serialisation: Each timepiece has its individual serial no. on the DNA ring
Oversized concave-shaped rotor & osc. Weight
Swiss Super-Luminova on hands, Grade X1 GL White Base (Green)
Quick-release strap system
Water resistance 5ATM, 50 Meters
Materials
Materials
Case, crown, pushers & clasp: 316L Stainless steel
Top glass: Sapphire crystal w. 3xAR Coating
Caseback glass: Sapphire crystal
Strap: Double calf-skin leather
Strap
Strap
Width at lugs: 18mm
Width at clasp: 16mm
Strap length: 85 x 125mm
Legal disclaimer
Legal disclaimer
REC Watches is an independent watch brand. The Bullitt 558 timepiece is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by or licensed by Warner Bros., Ford Motor Company, the Estate of Steve McQueen, or any of their affiliates or other relevant rights holders. References to third parties are used solely to identify and describe the documented history of vehicle VIN 8R02S125558.
Why did we at REC develop this timepiece?
A Decade of Expertise
The Bullitt Mustang is arguably the most iconic Mustang of all time.
At REC, we exist at the intersection of two worlds: the love and nerdiness for iconic vehicles, and the passion for watches.
Naturally, we already knew the Bullitt Mustang well, but more than that, we’d admired it for years. It’s been on our minds for a long time.
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Expert Kevin Marti authenticating Bullitt 558 in 2017 -
Crew mounting a camera rig on the rear of the camera car before filming VIN 558, 1968
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VIN 558 fitted with a camera rig, San Francisco 1968
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Expert Kevin Marti authenticating Bullitt 558, inspecting floor pieces, 2017
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Full Marti Report for the Bullitt 558
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Bullitt 558 being offloaded for display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, 2026
Sourcing the DNA material
Preserved, Not Destroyed
The Bullitt Mustang VIN 8R02S125558 is alive and well. Creating this timepiece has not damaged, altered or compromised the car in any way. So how can a watch be crafted from its original material?
When Bullitt 558 re-emerged in 2017, it underwent a meticulous restoration. During that process, a small section of original material was found to be beyond repair.
This authentic piece of Bullitt Mustang DNA, which survived the brutal jumps and punishment of the San Francisco chase, was deemed too precious to discard.
Authenticated by specialists
Two Bullitt Mustangs
To survive the actors’ and director’s brutal demands for realism, the production ordered two identical Highland Green Mustangs: VIN 8R02S125558 and VIN 8R02S125559.
On the outside, they were identical. But underneath, their roles were vastly different. While VIN 559 was kept mainly stock and did all the close-ups and normal driving, VIN 558 was transformed into a stunt beast, built to fly through San Francisco.
Honoring an automotive icon
From San Francisco to Your Wrist
The Bullitt 558 timepiece doesn’t just share DNA with the Bullitt 558 Mustang. It carries its legend.
Some cars are famous for how they look. This one earned it the hard way: airborne over San Francisco’s hills, slammed back down, take after take. Bullitt 558 captures the spirit of that car, the most celebrated Mustang of them all.
Creating a watch worthy of the car’s legacy has been a years-long, meticulous pursuit. Every component, down to the movement, has been designed with purpose, ensuring the style, proportions and function align perfectly with the story it tells.
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