DNA Edition Bullitt 558
Made from Steve McQueen’s famous stunt car from the 1968 action film Bullitt.
Pre-order for 15% off.
Delivery from February 2027.
DNA Edition Bullitt 558
Made from Steve McQueen’s famous stunt car from the 1968 action film Bullitt.
Pre-order for 15% off.
Delivery from February 2027.
Project Bullitt 558
The Bullitt 558 is a DNA Limited Edition timepiece featuring authentic components from the iconic Highland Green Bullitt Mustang (VIN 8R02S125558). The stunt car from the film Bullitt that tore through San Francisco with Steve McQueen behind the wheel.
This vehicle became a cultural touchstone thanks to the groundbreaking San Francisco car chase sequence, cementing both the Mustang and McQueen’s “King of Cool” status in automotive and film history. VIN 558 is today recognized as one of the most significant movie cars ever.
The Bullitt 558 timepiece is a one-of-a-kind collaboration, combining original Bullitt DNA with Swiss horological craft. Each timepiece celebrates the spirit, grit, and cinematic legacy of the Bullitt Mustang and McQueen.
Split your payment over 12 months (at no extra cost).
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 Bullitt Mustang 558 (1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback)
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 and its products are not in any way associated or supported by Warner Bros. or any of its affiliates.
Why did we at REC develop this timepiece?
A Decade of Expertise
The Highland Green Mustang from the Bullitt movie is arguably the most iconic and recognizable 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.
Setting the standard
The Greatest Car Chase In Film History
When Bullitt hit cinemas in 1968, car chases would never be the same again.
Until then, action driving was usually a backdrop, a supporting act. But when Steve McQueen’s Highland Green ’68 Mustang Fastback launched through the streets of San Francisco, it rewrote the rulebook.
The 10-minute chase sequence became the heartbeat of the film: pure, mechanical rhythm, edited to perfection, shot at real speed, and orchestrated with the precision of a symphony.
Authenticated by specialists
Two Bullitt Mustangs
To survive McQueen’s brutal demands for realism, Warner Bros. ordered two identical Highland Green Mustangs, VIN 8R02S125558 and VIN 8R02S125559.
On the outside, they were identical. But on the inside, 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 the stunt beast, built to fly through San Francisco.
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 with its original parts?
When Bullitt 558 re-emerged in 2017, it entered a meticulous restoration. During that process, a small, finite section of original material was found to be beyond repair.
This authentic piece of Bullitt DNA, which survived and lived through the brutal jumps and punishment of the San Francisco chase, was deemed too precious to discard.
Inside the timepiece
Library of Films and Deep Dives
Sourcing and authentication
Learn how we sourced and authenticated the Bullitt DNA crafted into the timepiece.
Bullitt 558 timepiece deep dive
Take a closer look at the story behind the timepiece and the legacy it proudly honors
Design references
Watch a breakdown of the unique design references engineered into the Bullitt 558.
Honoring a cinematic 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.
A tribute to the most iconic chase ever put on film, a defining era of cinema, and the authenticity of Steve McQueen as Frank Bullitt, it captures the spirit of the most celebrated Mustang of them all.
Creating a watch worthy of that legacy is 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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