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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Sponsored Article – March 24, 2023

Sarchione Auto Group Opens Sixth Dealership

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By Edward Jones – January 18, 2022

Grundy Agreed Value Protection for All Vehicles

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By Edward Jones – April 21, 2021

Track Shaker is the Ultimate Track Day Website

Presented by Track Shaker Getting into a new hobby can be super difficult. Basically, you're dipping your toes into a new world that's being inhabited by others who already enjoy the hobby. Let's just say that it can be intimidating and that's what stops many from enjoying a new hobby. Thankfully, there are communities out there that are always welcoming and willing to help out those who are looking to join in on a hobby. This also goes for those who want to enjoy the world of motorsports and track days, thanks to Track Shaker. Visit TrackShaker.com Track Shaker was founded by Scott Hartman, an automotive enthusiast who has seen how difficult it can be for newcomers at the track. He has seen the confusion that want-to-be track drivers go through when trying to get their cars on the track and is helping them out with Track Shaker. Through Hartman's knowledge of tracks, track days and the processes that go along with getting ready, he has built Tracker Shaker to be the ultimate resource for those new to track days, as well as those already experienced. To put it bluntly, Track Shaker's website is the ultimate resource for track days. New track day participants can use this site to get ready for their first track day. For example, the "How To Prepare" section provides a tech inspection sheet as well as a flag guide, both of which can be printed out. They also include insurance providers that offer track day policies. TrackShaker.com also informs readers about the essential tools and safety equipment needed to get on the track in the "Helmets & Tools" section. When it comes to the tracks themselves, the "Racetracks" section will show where each track is located while the "Track Maps" section provides printable maps of each of the tracks. We're not kidding when we say they have everything you need for a track day. One aspect of Track Shaker that will really get everyone excited is the "Track Events" section. It's here that you can browse hundreds of events across the country. Each listing provides all of the pertinent information that's needed, including date, time, location and a link to where registration can be filled out. If you've ever wondered how you can find a local track day, here's your answer. Track Shaker also creates in-depth videos for their YouTube channel that are must-watches for newcomers and veterans alike. One of the most important videos that they have uploaded has to be their "Ultimate Guide to Track Days" video. This video, found above, outlines everything you need to know in order to be prepared for your first day at the track. Are you interested in taking your car out to a track day? What are you waiting for? Visit TrackShaker.com today and show up prepared. Visit TrackShaker.com

By Edward Jones – April 16, 2021

Grundy Insurance: 5 Generations of Car Guys

Presented by Grundy Insurance - Considering the automobile is only a little over a century old it’s hard to believe one family could have five generations directly involved in antique cars as both their hobby and livelihood but that’s the case with Jim Grundy’s, President of Grundy Collector Car Insurance, family. In the companies early advertising they used expressions like “The Olde Original” and “It All Started Here “ to identify the company with its family's roots in the car hobby. It all started in 1906 when Colonel Samuel Baily, a Philadelphia entrepreneur and Jims Great Grandfather, invested in the Pullman Carriage Works located in York, Pa.. Colonel Baily didn’t initially have much faith in the newfangled automobiles, in fact he refused to own or even ride in one, but he did see the potential for making profits. He promptly converted the company to automobile manufacturing and within three years had sold over 3,000 Pullman cars resulting in some tidy profits and the attraction of investors who pursued Baily and eventually bought the company from him. But the automobile passion didn’t die. The Colonels son, Samuel E. Baily had followed the engineering and manufacturing of the Pullman Cars and developed a keen interest in engines. Sam’s first pursuit was in building racing motorcycle engines which he did in a shop he built on the family’s farm in North Wales, Pa. Like many engine builders Sam wanted to prove his engines on the track. His motorcycle racing ended in its first season when Sam was involved in a violent crash leaving him with a broken back. He survived the injuries but his racing and motorcycle career was over. He then turned his attention to trucks and founded Barry & Baily trucks. Specializing in refrigerated units, the company made many of the early Good Humor and Jack and Jill ice-cream trucks. Visit Grundy.com On a regular basis Sam would drive the companies scrap metal to the salvage yards for pocket money. It was on one of these trips in 1937 that Sam was devastated to see the huge numbers of early cars being demolished to support the war effort which had begun knowing the Countries involvement in WW11 was inevitable. Fearing all the early cars would be destroyed and their engineering history with them, Sam traded his load of scrap for a 1909 Pierce Arrow model 36UU, a car similar to the top of the line Pullman model K. He delivered the Pierce to his factory and instructed his men that they would return the car to its exact original condition. The Pierce is in the Grundy family collection today. Later in his life, Sam’s restorations were considered of such a high standard that he was selected to write the judging criteria for the Antique Automobile Club Of America (AACA) which still stands today. Patty Bailey at 18 years of age with her dad, Samuel E. Bailey. Moving forward to post WW11, Jim Grundy, Sr. retuned from duty and studied insurance with his funds awarded under the GI bill. Simultaneously he fell in love with Patty Baily, Sam Baily’s daughter, and they married in 1949. Jim had started the James A. Grundy Agency intending to focus on commercial and trucking insurance. Naturally he went after his new Father-in Laws truck factory account but Sam Baily was no pushover. He insisted Jim come up with a special insurance policy that would cover his and his friends investments in classic cars and do it at a drastically lower rate since the cars were sparsely driven primarily on Sunday drives and to early shows that were being organized. Jim put it all together and The Collector Vehicle Insurance Program was born. James A. Grundy Sr.'s 1909 Pullman Jim Sr. insured Sam and his friends but never envisioned the future of the collector car hobby and continued his primary focus on commercial insurance. Enter Jim Jr. in 1985… Sr. convinced his son to join the Agency as a commercial salesman but Jim took an immediate interest in The Collector Car Program. By this time the agency had about 3000 collector car policyholders nationwide. Grundy’s early competitors had also evolved and had grown dramatically having nearly ten times the Grundy’s in policyholders. Jim told his Dad they either had to stay in the Collector Car program and advertise or get out. With his first year advertising budget of $60,000, Sr. feared Jim would bankrupt the Agency. But the program started to grow and grow in leaps and bounds and Jim’s career was established. Over the years The Collector Vehicle Program has issued over a million policies and currently insures collections for over 300,000 hobbyists. 1910 K670 Thomas Flyabout Multiple Award winning vehicle including Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Over the last decade Jim’s sons Sam and Josh and daughter Gwendalyn have joined the Agency and expanded their product line to include classic car dealers, restores, museums and auction companies as well as launching the agencies Private Client Group, MVP, Collections and Classic Boat Programs which are expansions of the Collector Vehicle Program. Joshua Grundy (Driver) and Samuel Grundy (Passenger) approaching 80 MPH in 1913 Semi-Racing National A typical weekend in the Grundy family is either being at a Concourse or just taking out three or four of their antique cars and touring to a family brunch on Sundays. Jim has five Grandchildren so far who he hopes will be the 6th generation in the family business and hobby. At least he’s encouraging it with Christmas and Birthday presents which as you might guess include models of old cars! Visit Grundy.com

By Edward Jones – May 09, 2019

Discover the Cover: June 2019 – The Merkury 4 Ford GT

Merkury 4 is a breathtaking bespoke heritage model. The car started life as a three option, solid red Ford GT, was shipped to Detroit, with every aspect of its customization overseen by Camilo Pardo, the chief designer of the 2002 concept Ford GT and the 2005 and 2006 production GT. Merkury 4 was the third of the eight Camilo Signature Series. The chemically bonded Mirrachrome paint job took a year to complete. The GT is accented with a fluorescent orange Gulf livery, contrasted with satin black rondels and aluminum numbers. Modifications include a second generation Whipple Supercharger and a GTG cold air intake kit that increases the engine’s output to 725 rwhp. Other upgrades include a GTG "Vintage" bumper delete kit, which relocates the exhaust between the tail lamp like an original Mark II, a ceramic coated Ford racing exhaust, HRE center lock rims, Michelin tires, custom “Ford GT” billet fuel door, billet clamshell center, side clamshell vents, and Penske triple adjustable shocks with custom alignment. Twin sill badges commemorate the build. There is an integrated radar system and a backup camera built into the rearview mirror. shop now shop now Merkury 4 is heralded as the “favorite signature GT” by Camilo and won the 2015 “Best in Show” award at the 10th Annual Ford GT National Rally in Detroit. The GT comes with only 4,000 miles on the odometer, all original books, two sets of keys and all records, including photographic documentation of the build. It was stored in a climate-controlled garage. Well known in the Ford GT community, even imitated, there is only one MERKURY 4. buy this issue now

By Edward Jones – October 11, 2017

duPont REGISTRY November 2017 Issue Uncovered

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By Edward Jones – June 09, 2017

Gentlemen's Best Watches for 2017

In 2017, there will be plenty of fine watches to pick from. To make your choice easier, duPont REGISTRY has assembled the best of the best in our 5th Annual Gentlemen's Best feature in our May 2017 issue. Below are the watches featured, so be sure to take a look and learn more about each one buy visiting the manufacturers' websites.Buy This Issue Cuervo y Sobrinos Torpedo Pirata GMTThe Torpedo Pirata GMT introduces a feature that is new to watchmaking: a modular case with interchangeable rings fitted between the case and the bezel. This timepiece houses an automatic movement SW330-1 with a second time zone and date at 6 o’ clock, water resistant to 5 ATM. Its inner circle is displaying the Arabic numerals with CyS logo inside. The sapphire crystal case-back reveals the details of the mechanism. Engraved on the crystal case-back, is a unique logo for this model - 2 swords surround the classic CyS logo.~ $6,500 USD • cuervoysobrinos.com Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider “Pirelli” Automatic SkeletonEpitomizing the perfect combination of ruggedness and reliability, the Excalibur Spider “Pirelli” Automatic Skeleton is a model built for life in the fast lane. The robust 45mm skeleton case with its black DLC titanium elements and contrasting blue touches provides a perfect frame for in-house calibre RD820SQ. Lucky owners of this 88-piece limited edition will enjoy the privilege of being invited tomoney-can’t-buy Pirelli high adrenaline experiences.Starting at ~ $67,000 USD1-888-RDUBUIS Orbita Milano 12 Watch WinderIntroducing the Milano 12, the newest member of the Orbita collection! Boasting a gorgeous 10mm thick smoked, tempered glass case fitted with 4 footed feet, the Milano houses 12 of our critically acclaimed winders and uses an A/C power supply. The case features 6mm thick tempered glass doors, brushed nickel hinges and lock, and a customizable faceplate.~ $12,995 USD • orbita.com REC P51-04REC Watches launched in 2014 with a mission to offer something truly unique to satisfy gear heads and watch lovers together, timepieces that capture the spirit of iconic cars, quite literally. Every single REC timepiece incorporates salvaged, recycled parts of iconic cars. RECOVER, RECYCLE AND RECLAIM – or just REC for short. This Limited-Edition “Raven Black” is a tribute to the Mustang color combination that became popular in the 1960's. Only 250 pieces were made and only a few remain available.Price upon request • recwatchesamerica.com Ulysse Nardin Executive Skeleton TourbillonDistinctive and modern, the Ulysse Nardin Executive Skeleton Tourbillon embodies the avant-garde design for which the brand is known. Oversized Roman numeral hour-markers and imposing sword-shaped hands seem suspended in midair, while the carbon fiberstyle strap offers a distinctive element. Surprisingly airy thanks to ultralight titanium, this piece blends excellence and comfort in a nearly weightless design.~ $38,000 USD • ulysse-nardin.com Hublot Ferrari Big Bang UnicoHublot has always created models with a distinctive design and this holds true also for its collaboration with Ferrari which began in 2011. The case measures 45 mm in diameter and is available in titanium (1000 pieces) with matching bezel. In reference to the iconic design of the Ferrari seats, the strap comes in black Alcantara on black rubber, with red over-stitching in the style of Ferrari upholstery~ $26,200 USD • hublot.com Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ChronographA sharp take on the two-tone dial with bigger pink gold chronograph counters and optimally designed hour markers, typeset and finishes for better readability. Pink gold case and bezel play off blue hand-stitched alligator strap and “Grande Tapisserie” dial to create a ruggedly dramatic effect.~ $26,200 USD • audemarspiguet.com Richard Mille RM 50-03 McLaren F1Produced in collaboration with the famed Formula 1 constructor, the new Richard Mille calibre is a technical masterpiece offering off-the-chart mechanical performance. The RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph Ultralight McLaren F1 weighs less than 40 grams – including the new strap – which makes it the lightest mechanical chronograph ever made. This landmark has been achieved through the use of cutting-edge technical materials. The design not only incorporates Titanium and Carbon TPT™, but also introduces an entirely new material into the world of watchmaking: Graph TPT™, more commonly known as graphene. The RM 50-03 McLaren F1 will be produced in a numbered limited edition of 75 pieces and will be available only at Richard Mille boutiques. Each watch will be accompanied by a 1:5 scale model of the McLaren-Honda racing car driven in 2017 by Double-World Champion Fernando Alonso.Price upon request • richardmille.com Corum Golden Bridge RectangleNewly refined rectangular look of the Classic Golden Bridge; beautifully engraved inline movement and finely crafted geometry of 18-karat gold structures representing six Roman numerals surround a completely visible caliber-CO 113. 40 hour power reserve, 5N 18-karat rose gold case, sapphire crystal front and back, water-resistant 30 meters.~ $36,900USD • corum.ch

By Manny Khoshbin – February 15, 2017

Manny Khoshbin's Pagani Huayra Hermes Edition: Exotic Car...

My wife and I are a big Hermes fans, so when the opportunity to own a Pagani Huayra surfaced, I was eager to spec my Pagani with Hermes. I put a request through my local Hermes store to collaborate with their designers in Paris, even though there were no promises. I even offered to pay the Hermes Director of Design and his team for time and travel expenses for a trip Bologna, Italy to meet with Mr. Pagani and his team to discuss the design possibilities! Thankfully, the bet paid off immensely. One year later and the result is: A Truly 1/1 Masterpiece co-designed by two TOP companies of highest quality each in their own industry. This exact car is one of the last Huayra coupes to be built and it also marks the first time Pagani Automobile has this kind of co-design with a luxury brand such as Hermes. The Pagani Huayra Hermes Edition is still state of the art of the Pagani Huayra, but with the Tempesta package. This package includes new aerodynamics, suspension, exhaust and larger wheels for better performance and a bolder look. Leather inside the car has been developed by Hermes specifically for this car, as were the outer aeration grills that feature an H-pattern design. All of the accompanying bags made to measure using same leather as the Huayra's interior. All this the leather was made by hand in Paris at the Hermes factory with a very close relationship with Pagani. Hey, I even got wifey a little gift, a matching Berkin! Any Pagani is already unique and truly a piece of art but to have it further redefined by Hermes is just well for me a Picasso on wheels! Exotic Cars For Sale Are you an exotic car owner looking to tell your story? Be sure to contact us to have your story featured on duPont REGISTRY's Autofluence!

By Edward Jones – December 20, 2016

duPont REGISTRY Holiday Gift Guide 2016

VINTAGE KART COMPANY Vintage Kart Company creates one work of American-made automotive art at a time. Its Vintage Mini Racers honor early 20th Century cycle cars and are superbly engineered, compact 200cc driving machines that are precision fabricated, hand-assembled and meticulously finished to perfection. Numbered and signed by its creators, your made-to-order Vintage Mini Racer can be customized with luxe accoutrements and other accessories to authenticate your perfect vintage ride. www.VintageKartCo.com | 888.902.8212www.VintageKartCo.com | 888.902.8212DJI MAVIC PRO Mavic Pro is DJI’s first personal drone designed to be taken anywhere. Small enough to toss in a bag and easy enough to launch quickly whenever, wherever. This is possible due to its unique folding design that compresses the entire drone to practically the size of a water bottle.$999 | www.dji.comCORUM GOLDEN BRIDGE ROUND For more than 35 years, Corum's Golden Bridge has both fascinated and seduced. For the first time in its accomplished history, this emblematic piece is unveiled with a round case 43 mm in diameter. Integrating cutting edge micromechanics and monumental architecture, its baguette movement is an extraordinary interpretation of a symbolic bridge, modeled after Francisco's infamous Golden Gate Bridge.$41,700 | www.corum.comSTEFANO RICCI EIGHT COLOGNE Eight for the eighth fragrance, a number rich in symbolism, recalling the iconic SR octagon. The main accord of this exclusive new fragrance takes inspiration from the bergamot, the famed Italian citrus, with a balanced blend of cardamom, mandarin and blackcurrant top notes, whilst lavender and sandalwood satisfyingly complete the narration. The crystal bottle is protected in a tailored plexiglass casing, enhanced by the fragrance’s emerald green color.Price available upon request | www.stefanoricci.comCUERVO Y SOBRINOS HISTORIADOR VUELO Designed and produced 100% in Switzerland by Cuervo y Sobrinos. Prestige, complexity, quality, tradition, and innovation, “Vuelo”, a technological masterpiece of Haute Swiss Horlogerie, with Latin Heritage.Inspired from original 1940’s CyS sketches, Vuelo is sophisticated style. Complex 44mm S/S case, a Dubois Dépraz 30342 movement, date, 12hr and 24hr time, 40hr power reserve, tachymeter engraved bezel. Three-level dial, designer steel-blued hands, white Superluminova, unique central-second chrono-hand featuring an empty-red, triangular-tip highlighting the CyS Crest. Finished with a specially designed strap of Alcantara and Louisiana Alligator, double deployant buckle. $7,600. | www.cuervoysobrinos.com | 214.704.3000$7,600 | www.cuervoysobrinos.com | 214.704.3000KAIROS ULTRA-MODERN LUXURY SAFE Maximum security converges with ultimate sophistication in the new Kairos luxury safe from Casoro. The interior boasts carbon fiber and anodized aluminum with beautiful polished custom handles. Orbita watch winders and customized drawer interiors have your valuables when you are ready. Soft close drawers and LED downlights enhance the elegance of these custom configurations. Available in multiple sizes with residential or commercial security. Kairos, the opportune moment for decisive action. Pricing begins at $8,000. | www.casorojewelrysafes.comPricing begins at $8,000 | www.casorojewelrysafes.comORBITA PICCOLO WATCH WINDER Named for the Italian word meaning small, the Piccolo is covered in an elegant black leatherette material, with a leather face panel. The bezel lens is removable for added protection. Built with Orbita’s patented Rotorwind® technology, the mechanism is powered by two D-Cell Lithium Ion batteries, providing an average lifespan of four to five years. An array of leatherette coverings are offered for your choice of color on the face panel, which can also be covered in a custom material, pending sample approval.Price available upon request | www.orbita.comTUTIMA PATRIA DUAL TIME Glashütte down to the smallest detail. Elegant gold watches made with superior manufacturing skills, have a centuries-old tradition in Germany. After Glashütte’s new rise, the watchmakers and their fine watches were able to attain a world-renowned reputation once again. With the Patria Dual Time, we keep Glashütte’s deep-rooted horological tradition alive: the watch must be noble, beautiful, and precise.$19,500 | www.Tutima.comTRS BALLISTIC LUGGAGE LINE The TRS Ballistic luggage line by ClubGlove has become the most popular luggage system amongst the world’s finest professional golfers and their families. The patented luggage connection system known as Train Reaction has made traveling with multiple luggage pieces a breeze. Pack what you need and what you want with TRS Ballistic by ClubGlove, The New Standard in American Made Luggage.www.clubglove.com | 714.843.9288TUFF WRITER The Tuff Writer Precision Press line of pens are quite possibly the finest machined pens made and sure to draw envy in the boardroom. Using the in-house 416SS advancing mechanism and pressurized ink cartridge these stunning pieces are available in various ballistic precious metals including mil-spec anodized aluminum, aged brass, copper or titanium. As always with Tuff Writer, these are crafted in the USA and built to last a lifetime.$95-$215 | www.tuffwriter.comGREYP BIKES Greyp bikes are electrically powered, highly innovative technological gems that successfully combine best of bicycle heritage on the one side and motorcycle advantages on the other. Next to unparalleled dynamics and bold appearance, the Greyp G12S offers a one of a kind user experience through its capabilities to turn everyday usage into a thrill-packed joy ride. Unstoppable at any terrain, Greyp bikes have proven themselves in many conditions, whether as daily commuters or as pure fun machines.Prices starting at $10,950. | www.panatlantiquegroup.com

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