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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 Edward Jones – November 15, 2019

Porsche Gifts: Get the Right Wheels for Winter

Presented by Porsche Cars North America - Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for Cayenne Thrills are always in the forecast with Tequipment Winter Wheel sets. Stay ahead of the weather with improved performance in cold, wet conditions. Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets help keep you on the road with Porsche approved N-rated tires that out-perform summer and all-season tires in cold weather. Every set features light alloy rim construction and tires with winter tread, better grip and shorter braking distances. Stop in today to see all of the available options at your authorized Porsche dealer. more information Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for Panamera With Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets, any storm can be perfect. They help keep the Panamera vehicle’s sure-footed grip and excellent acceleration power on long straights and tight corners, even during the cold months. All Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets carry Porsche-approved N-spec tires that remain flexible at lower temperatures where summer and all-season tires begin to lose traction. Click this link to find out more about Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for the Panamera. Place your order and get installation at authorized Porsche dealers. For your next perfect storm. MORE INFORMATION Porsche Motorsport Fanwear Whether at the latest ABB FIA Formula E series competition or on any track where Porsche is present, Motorsport Fanwear belongs at the racetrack. In addition to the black softshell jacket, black ballcap, women’s red polo and Porsche Motorsport banner seen here, look for other Motorsport Fanwear apparel in the 2019 Fall PDS Flipbook / page 46-47. Then place your order at your authorized Porsche dealer. more information

By Edward Jones – November 12, 2019

Porsche Gifts: Gear Up For Winter

Presented by Porsche Cars North America - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Winter begins for the summer tires on your 911, long before the snow falls. At approximately 45° F, summer rubber compounds begin to harden and driving characteristics begin to worsen. The colder it gets, the more distance is required to slow down or come to a full stop. To stay on the safe side, switch out your summer wheels for a set of Tequipment Winter Wheels for your 911. For style, best fit for your 911 model and installation by Porsche factory-certified technicians, click the button below to find your authorized Porsche dealer. more information Style and performance, no matter the cold Developed in Weissach by the same designers and engineers who conceived the Macan, Tequipment Winter Wheels combine impressive performance and equally impressive designs. They are precisely tailored to your Macan model in several different styles that suit your aesthetic requirements while giving more grip in wintry conditions. MORE INFORMATION Porsche Motorsport Collection for 2019 To show your team spirit this fall and into the new year, our Motorsport Collection includes designs based on the same apparel worn by the Porsche Motorsport teams at the track. This collection features men’s and women’s polo shirts in white and black, plus our black unisex jacket designed by Hugo Boss, bearing the designer’s logo. This jacket is attractively accented with red piping and the Porsche Motorsport logo signet. It also includes an interesting inside chest pocket, sized for smartphones with a port at the top of the pocket for your charging and earphone cords. For these items and other Porsche Driver’s Selection goods, click here for the 2019 Fall PDS Flipbook. Then place your order at your authorized Porsche Dealer below: more information

By Edward Jones – November 01, 2019

Porsche Gifts: Winter Styling

Presented by Porsche Cars North America - Tequipment Cayenne Winter Wheel Sets Mixed conditions? Not an obstacle with Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets. Your Porsche Cayenne is designed to be driven all year long, including the cold months. Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets help keep you on the road with Porsche approved N-rated tires that out-perform summer and all-season tires in cold weather. Every set features light alloy rim construction and tires with winter tread, better grip and shorter braking distances. Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets come with our 2-year limited warranty, and are installed by factory-certified Porsche Service Technicians. Place your order by finding your local authorized Porsche Dealer below: more information Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for Macan Thrills never take a snow day when your Porsche Macan is outfitted with Tequipment Winter Wheels. They offer significant performance and safety advantages in cold conditions over all-season wheels, especially tire chemistry for grip and traction. Joined to light alloy Porsche wheel rims, Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets help take you confidently into the elements. Click this link to find out more about Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for the Macan. Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets are available for order and installation at your authorized Porsche Dealer found in the button below: MORE INFORMATION Porsche Motorsport Fanwear New for this fall, Motorsport Fanwear from Porsche Driver’s Selection includes an array of choices for your days at the racetrack. In addition to the black softshell jacket, men’s grey t-shirt, white ballcap and women’s red polo seen here, look for other color versions in the 2019 Fall PDS Flipbook / page 46. Then place your order at your authorized Porsche Dealer below: more information

By Edward Jones – October 25, 2019

Porsche Gifts: Roof Racks, Floor Mats and More

Presented by Porsche Cars North America Tequipment Roof Racks and Accessories Tequipment roof boxes and transport systems allow you to easily adapt your Porsche to your requirements. All Porsche Tequipment transport systems are designed for performance, just like your Porsche. Our roof rack system, roof boxes and attachments for skis and bikes are thoroughly tested at our research facility in Weissach for braking safety, noise levels, fuel consumption and ease of operation. We seek to ensure that each Tequipment transport accessory meets your transport requirements quickly and securely. And with Tequipment components, your Porsche vehicle warranty stays intact. Before the Holiday travel season ramps up, place your order for the Tequipment roof system and accessories at your authorized Porsche dealer. Click the red “More Information” button to find your authorized Porsche dealership’s location. more information Tequipment All-weather floor mats for your Porsche model Our Tequipment All-Weather Floor Mats protect your Porsche vehicle’s carpets during the cold months and all year round. They are designed for precision fit in each Porsche model type’s footwells, and they remain flexible even under low temperatures. Snow, ice, water, road salt, mud, dirt and sand are caught by the channels and raised contours of the mats, and they clean up with ease. Yet for all their functionality, the style of our All Weather Floor Mats is uncompromised in how they echo and enhance your Porsche vehicle’s high style. Whether you drive a Porsche sports car, sedan or SUV, keep the weather off your carpet this season by placing your order at your authorized Porsche dealer. Click the red “More Information” button to find your authorized Porsche dealership’s location. MORE INFORMATION 2020 Spectrum Calendar Under the title ‘Spectrum,’ the new 2020 Porsche Calendar features an exciting combination of colors to delight sports car enthusiasts. The 13 specially photographed motifs in the 2020 calendar show current Porsche models in modern, graphic backdrops. Tones in the vehicle paint colors have been incorporated in the backdrops, and the mood in each photo shows how multifaceted sports car fascination can be. For more details, click the red “More Information” button and go to page 64 in the 2019 Fall Select Magazine flipbook. Then order your 2020 Spectrum Calendar at your authorized Porsche dealer. more information

By Edward Jones – October 18, 2019

Porsche Gifts: New Porsche Driver’s Selection Motorsport ...

Presented by Porsche Cars North America Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for Cayenne A “sports car for five,” the Porsche Cayenne has five doors that open to any adventure, with versatility, quality and cutting-edge assistance systems. The Cayenne shod with Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets helps keep driver and passengers in exceptional comfort while maintaining performance during the winter months. The rubber compound in Porsche-approved N-spec winter tires hardens less in the cold and therefore is adapted optimally to road surfaces at lower temperatures. Click here to find out more about Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for the Cayenne. Place your order at your authorized Porsche dealer. more information Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for Panamera The Panamera is noted for its firm ride combined with sporty handling. Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets with Porsche-approved N-spec tires help keep the Panamera vehicle’s sure-footed grip and excellent acceleration power on long straights and tight corners, even during the cold months. All Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets carry Porsche-approved N-spec tires, with winter rubber compounds that keep the tire tread flexible at lower temperatures where summer and all-season tires begin to lose traction. Tequipment Winter Wheel sets help maintain the performance levels for which the Panamera was designed. Click this link to find out more about Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for the Panamera. Place your order and get installation at authorized Porsche dealers. So that every drive feels like sport – not transport. MORE INFORMATION Porsche Driver’s Selection Motorsport Apparel Jackets for Fall 2019 For the Fall of 2019, the Motorsport Collection features jackets and other apparel in the same Porsche Motorsport livery worn by Porsche Motorsport team professionals. The women’s jacket featured here comes in a men’s version in the same style. This softshell jacket with stand-up collar, zipped side pockets and fleece lining bears a design based on the original Porsche Motorsport team clothing. Water resistant, breathable, with zippered side pockets, this jacket includes a Motorsport Kit with phone popper, glasses strap and earplugs for the race track. Ask about our Porsche Motorsport Collection at your authorized Porsche dealer. more information

By Edward Jones – October 11, 2019

Porsche Gifts: Winter Wheels and 1:8 Scale Models

Presented by Porsche Cars North America 911 Winter Wheel Sets with winter grip for winter journeys Compared to summer and all-season tires, Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for your 911 vehicle help increase grip and safety on cold weather roads. They include close-tolerance fit, style, 2-year limited parts warranty, and tires with the Porsche “N” rating. These fine-tuned and calibrated winter wheel sets are best installed by professional factory-trained technicians at authorized Porsche dealers. Additionally, Tequipment roof transport components greatly expand carrying capacity for Macan vehicles this winter. Click here to find out more about Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for the 911. more information Outdrive the cold this winter with Macan Winter Wheel Sets The nimble sportiness and everyday practicality of the Macan are hard to deny. Retain that character, even in winter. Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets are the perfect match to your Macan, featuring light alloy Porsche wheels and Porsche N-spec tires, specially compounded for optimized winter grip beyond that of all-season tires. Click this link to find out more about Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets for the Macan. Tequipment Winter Wheel Sets are available for order and installation at authorized Porsche dealers. MORE INFORMATION Inspirational Porsche 1:8 Scale Model Replicas Since the 1950s, Porsche has been and continues to be a major player in the international motor racing world, represented here in 1:8 scale by the 1970 917 Salzburg and 1998 911 GT1 Porsche winners of Le Mans. Joining them on the podium is the 911 RSR. Motor racing enthusiasts are drawn to these impeccably reproduced 1:8 scale model replicas of great Porsche racing cars of Le Mans and Motorsport fame. Made from resin in highly visible 1:8 scale, the size of these replicas allows for superlative attention to striking detail which conveys the authentic feel of these impressive race cars. Add them to the collection in your own private Porsche museum. Click here to order: 911 GT1 Multicolor; 1970 917 Salzburg; 911 RSR

By Roberta Naas – October 03, 2019

duPont REGISTRY's October 2019 Luxury Watch Guide

buy this issue FRANCK MULLER Vanguard 45 Racing FRANCK MULLER: Vanguard 45 Racing Big, bold and definitively identifiable from across a crowded room (or race track), this Franck Muller Vanguard 45DT Racing watch is crafted in stainless steel and features a hand-polished tonneau-shaped case with red inserts on both sides of the case. With a red outer flange (for seconds reading) on the brushed black dial, the watch has a truly sporty appeal. In addition to the hours, minutes and seconds, it offers date indication. It is powered by a self-winding movement and is endowed with 42 hours of power reserve when fully wound. $9,200. Vanguard Crazy Hours 45 FRANCK MULLER: Vanguard Crazy Hours 45 Offering a whimsical take on time, the Vanguard Crazy Hours ™ watch has an almost futuristic look to it. This stainless steel bold tonneau-shaped watch also features a stainless steel dial. The blue Arabic numerals are misplaced on the dial – hence the name Crazy Hours. Every hour, the hour hand jumps on the dial to the proper numeral to mark the hour. The minute hand operates in a traditional manner. On the case sides and the crown there are blue inserts and the black alligator strap has color-coordinated blue stitching. The mechanical movement offers hours, minutes and seconds indications. Price: $16,200. 212.463.8898 visit franckmuller.com Angelus U51 Diver Tourbillon Angelus: U51 Diver Tourbillon Upscale Swiss watch brand, Angelus, is a master at haute horology. Now, the brand brings together its famed tourbillon movement with diving capacity in a timepiece that also offers five days of power reserve. Powered by the A-310 caliber with high-tech silicon lever escapement and bridges and plates made of titanium, the high-precision watch is skeletonized and boldly alluring thanks to the color scheme. The 45mm titanium case boasts a 60-minute rotating bezel and has a helium escape valve. The watch features Super-LumiNova filled hands, indexes and Arabic numerals. It is water resistance to 300 meters and is limited to 25 pieces. Price: $35,000. U50 Diver Tourbillon Black Edition Angelus: U50 Diver Tourbillon Black Edition Further focusing on its diving watches, the new all-black Angelus U50 Diver Tourbillon is crafted of lightweight titanium with a black DLC treatment. The two screw-down crowns on the 46mm case are for winding and setting the time, and for operating and setting the unidirectional 60-minute rotating bezel for dive time. The watch also boasts Super-LumiNova indexes and hands for easy readability under water. The skeletonized mechanical hand-wound A-300 movement offers 55 hours of power reserve. The watch is water resistant to 300 meters. Just 25 pieces will be made. Price: $32,995. 213.622.1133 visit angelus-watches.com ARNOLD & SON HM Perpetual Moon Aventurine ARNOLD & SON: HM Perpetual Moon Aventurine A stunning rendition of time and astronomy, the Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon Aventurine watch is one of the most precise – and one of the largest -- moonphase indications on the market today. The moonphase deviates by one day every 122 years – at which point a single push on the corrector will put it back in sync for another 122 years. Powered by the exclusive Arnold & Son hand-wound mechanical movement (A&S1512), the 42mm gold watch features a blue Aventurine glass dial and a guilloche’ moon disk with 18-karat 5N rose gold stars. The movement was developed for the brand’s moonphase watches to offer a big three-dimensional display. Price: $33,600. Time Pyramid Tourbillon ARNOLD & SON: Time Pyramid Tourbillon Easily one of the most alluring watches on the market today, the 44.6mm Arnold & Son Time Pyramid Tourbillon is crafted in steel in order to make this complication more accessible. The watch, which is water resistant to 30 meters, offers hour indication on a sapphire disk and minutes on a rhodium-plated ring. The mechanical hand-wound movement is skeletonized to offer a breathtaking view of the tourbillon escapement, as well as the finely finished wheels and gears. Thanks to a sapphire caseback, the watch offers a sophisticated and modern take on time. Price: $39,995. 213.622.1133 visit arnoldandson.com Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph Audemars Piguet : Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph Someone special in your life that you would like to surprise with a timepiece as chic as her? Take a look at the newest Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph that is meticulously set with 32 rainbow-colored sapphires on the 18-carat pink gold case. The watch has a stunning gold-toned Lady Tapisserie dial with gold-toned chronograph counters. The hour markers are applied and the hands offer luminescent coating. There is a date indication and a small-seconds subdial. Making the 37mm chronograph watch as sporty as it is chic is the beige rubber strap. Thanks to a screw-lock crown, the watch is water resistant to 50 meters. Price: $71,400. Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Audemars Piguet: Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Masterfully crafted in satin-brushed titanium with a platinum bezel, the new Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin watch is a world-first. It was introduced as a prototype (RD#2) in 2018, but has now made its way to full production. It is the thinnest automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch. The brand’s technological milestone houses a movement that measures just 2.89mm thick. The Manufacture Caliber 5133 offers complete calendar functions, including moonphase indications. To create the watch, the movement had to be rethought and reduced from a typical three-level calendar set up to a single layer. The 41mm watch is finished with a screw-locked crown, glare-proof sapphire crystal and caseback for viewing the movement. Price on request. CODE 11.59 BY AUDEMARS PIGUET Selfwinding Chronograph Audemars Piguet:: CODE 11.59 BY AUDEMARS PIGUET Selfwinding Chronograph This year, Audemars Piguet did something highly unusual. It unveiled an all-new collection to join its legendary pillars (Millenary, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore). Called the Code 11.59, the new series runs the gamut from simple timepieces to complicated watches. They feature a round case with double-domed sapphire crystal. This 41mm 18-carat white gold Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph further features polished and brushed case sides and a rich blue lacquer dial. Even the chronograph subdial is blue lacquered and there is an inner blue lacquered bezel. The Caliber 4401 offers an instant-jump date indication. It is equipped with a vertical column wheel chronograph and a flyback function to allow for resetting of the chronograph without having to stop and reset it first. Price: $42,400. Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph Audemars Piguet: Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph Audemars Piguet takes the Royal Oak Offshore to new heights with this Selfwinding Chronograph that is crafted in solid 18-carat pink gold. It marks the first time the brand has clad this watch with a brown high-tech ceramic bezel and chronograph pushpieces. It is further endowed with a brown Tapisserie dial. The 44mm selfwinding watch boasts a glare-proof sapphire crystal. The transparent sapphire caseback allows for viewing of the finely finished movement. The intense appeal of the watch is underscored by its camouflage rubber strap. It is water resistant to 100 meters. Just 500 pieces will be made. Price: $48,300. 888.214.6858 visit audemarspiguet.com CORUM Heritage Lab 01 CORUM: Heritage Lab 01 Bold and daring, the newest Corum Heritage Lab 01 watches are created in a limited edition of just 99 pieces in one of four different color ways. The Lab series is where Corum experiments with different technology, materials and designs. The case of this blue version is made of Damascus steel, which offers a unique patterning that comes into play during the heating of the steel. The case sides are in rubber, as is the strap. So as not to interfere with the architecture of the tonneau-shaped case, the crown is placed at 6:00. The openworked dial is made in charcoal gray and bold blue. Powered by the CO 410 automatic movement, the watch offers 50 hours of power reserve and is water resistant to 50 meters. Price: $16,800. Admiral AC-One 45 Openworked Tourbillon CORUM: Admiral AC-One 45 Openworked Tourbillon For its newest watch, Corum deftly blends its watchmaking prowess with a modern take on an iconic classic. The Admiral AC-One 45 Openworked Tourbillon Automatic watch is crafted in titanium, with a 45mm diameter. It offers hours and minutes, as well as power reserve at 3:00. Nicely nestled at 6:00 on the dial is the round aperture for viewing the tourbillon escapement. The tourbillon compensates for errors in timekeeping due to the effects of gravity on the wrist in certain positions. Water resistant to 100 meters, the watch is equipped with 42 hours of power reserve. It is finished with an integrated patterned leather strap. Price: $58,900. 954.279.1220 visit corum-watches.com Cuervo y Sobrinos 1882 Pirata Chrono Cuervo y Sobrinos 1882: Pirata Chrono A sophisticated chronograph timepiece, this Pirata watch is designed to recall the treasure of the pirates that roamed the Caribbean waters. Cuervo y Sobrinos pays tribute to its Cuban roots with this collection. The modular case offers a strong personality, the chronograph pushbuttons are representative of the barrel of their guns and the crown is shaped like a navigator’s globe. Crafted in stainless steel, titanium and black treatment, the 45mm watch offers chronograph functions with 12-hour and 30-minute totalizes as well as central seconds. It also displays day and date indications. A transparent sapphire caseback allows for viewing of the movement, and the CyS crest engraving flanked by two swords. Price: $7,400. Cuervo y Sobrinos 1882: Robusto Day-Date “Churchill” Limited Edition Paying tribute to the great Winston Churchill, Cuervo y Sobrinos—the brand with Cuban roots but now Swiss made – showcases the 43mm stainless steel case with striking white lacquered ceramic dial. The dial features gray anthracite lines that recall the old “craquele” (crackle) vintage appeal. Each dial has its number printed on it beneath the Churchill name. The watch is powered by the CyS 5204 automatic movement with 38 hours of power reserve. The rotor boasts a fan decoration and the CyS logo engraving. It is water resistant to 10 ATM and is fitted with a transparent sapphire caseback. The watch is finished with a blue Louisiana alligator strap Price: $3,900. 800.305.3869 visit cuervoysobirnos.com Eberhard & Co. Tazio Nuvolari Chronograph Legend Eberhard & Co.: Tazio Nuvolari Chronograph Legend For decades, Eberhard & Co. has had a strong relationship with champion driver Tazio Nuvolari and the Nuvolari Grand Prix race dedicated to him. In fact, Eberhard is the Chronometer and Official Partner of that Grand Prix. As such, the brand regularly creates tribute timepieces in honor of his legend. This Tazio Nuvolari Chronograph Legend watch is a retro-inspired automatic watch with black dial and center spiral tachymeter scale. The scale is offered in km/hr format. It is finished in "Kudu" leather, which looks and feels very soft, like suede. The sapphire crystal and caseback allows for viewing of the movement. It comes in either 39.5mm or 43mm. Price: $5,790. Eberhard & Co.: Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Verde Chronograph Created as a tribute to the historic Italian car brand, Alfa Romeo, the Eberhard “Quadrifoglio Verde” Chronograph is created in a limited edition of just 250 pieces. The generous 43mm stainless steel case houses an automatic movement. The mechanical caliber offers chronograph that displays the hour and minute totalizers at 12:00 and 6:00 with a central seconds hand. The small subdial seconds dial at 9:00 is read via a hand shaped like a triangle and featuring a clover leaf emblem. The black dial is further equipped with a tachymeter on the outer portion for measuring speed or distance. The watch is finished with a red-accented and black strap lined in red. Price: $5,920. 212.847.1371 visit eberhard-co-watches.ch HUBLOT Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire HUBLOT: Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire This watch will have heads turning. A pioneer in developing new watchmaking materials, Hublot is a master at colored sapphire. This year, the Swiss watch brand releases the Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire 42mm watch. To achieve the sunny hue, Hublot fuses copper and aluminum oxide. The final result is not only a great look, but also one of the hardest scratch-resistant transparent materials in watchmaking to date. The watch is ultra lightweight at 107 grams (less than 4 ounces) on the wrist. It is finished with a transparent yellow rubber strap. It is equipped with a 278-part mechanical HUB4700 skeleton chronograph movement. Just 100 pieces will be made. Price: $106,000. Classic Fusion Tourbillon Orlinski HUBLOT: Classic Fusion Tourbillon Orlinski Deftly blending the worlds of time and art, Hublot works with visual artist Richard Orlinski to create this highly sculptural Classic Fusion Tourbillon. Orlinksi is world renowned for his animal sculptures (T-Rex, Wild Kong, Panther) that boast powerful angles and facets. In fact his pop-colored beasts can be found in places around the world, from the Miami Design District (crocodiles) to the Croisette in Cannes (Wild Kong gorillas). For this 45mm Black Magic watch, Orlinski brings those facets to the forefront. Hublot further underscores the technical artistic fusion by crafting the case out of microblasted black ceramic and equipping it with a highly angled and skeletonized HUB6021 manual-wind tourbillon movement. It offers 115 hours of power reserve. Price: $90,000. 646.582.9813 visit hublot.com HYT Soonow HYT : Soonow The newest fluid watch from HYT is a play on being in the here and now. Just 25 pieces will be made of this avant-garde skull design. The dial of each watch is created using titanium and is drilled with nearly 1,000 tiny holes in order to spell out the number for each hour. The dial is also comprised of 313 18-karat gold pins to achieve depth and dimension. Instead of the second’s hand appearing in the left eye as in some HYT watches, the words soon and now appear. As with all HYT watches, the liquid fluids indicate the time. Measuring 48.8mm in diameter, the Soonow is water resistant to 50 meters. Price: $75,000. H1.0 Black Fluid HYT : H1.0 Black Fluid A powerful rendition of time, this new H1.0 turns to multiple shades of gray for the case, dial, strap and even the movement and then utilizes bold green Super-LumiNova C-7 for the numerals, liquid hour and minutes dial. The bold red flash is the watch’s power reserve indicator. This architecturally advanced watch will turn heads even from across a crowded room. The rubber strap is patterned for added allure. The 48.8mm case is crafted in stainless steel and features a domed sapphire crystal. A sapphire caseback also allows for viewing of the movement with its patented micro-fluidic module. Price: $49,000. 646.229.4764 visit hytwatches.com Orbita Avanti 9 Orbita: Avanti 9 With a modular appeal, the Avanti 9 watch winder is designed to wind nine automatic watches using Orbita’s Rotorwind system with lithium batteries. The Rotorwind method gently swings the watches to mimic the natural movement of the wrist. Central power switches activate the winders, but each individual station can be turned off when not in use. The Avanti 9 is also equipped with two storage drawers for straps, tools or other timepieces. It is finished with Macassar veneer and genuine carbon fiber trim for an impressive cabinet. Price: $6,995. Voyager Orbita: Voyager Orbita has the perfect companion for your road trip so you can bring along your favorite timepiece. The Voyager is a cylindrically shaped carrier that uses Orbita’s unique mounting system found on the brand’s Futura winders. Take it out of the cylinder and stand it on your night table or desk, put the watch in and push a button. The winder’s gear motor is powered by either four AAA batteries concealed in the base, or by using the supplied AC/DC adapter. Both the base and the stainless steel mounting cylinder fit securely into the easy-to-carry, suede-lined leather case. Price: $495 910.256.5300 visit orbita.com Wolf 1834 Churchill Watch Winder Safe Wolf 1834: Churchill Watch Winder Safe WOLF offers customers something special in its Churchill Collection of safes. This series allows the customer to fully customize their own safe, opting for between zero and 32 winders per safe, and offering a choice of leather exterior, a special wood, or other options for each winder. This WOLF watch winder safe features four rows of winders to effectively keep 16 automatic watches properly powered. Finished in black Pebble leather with red stitching, this beautiful cabinet uses a Bluetooth user-controlled app for the user to properly set the winders for anywhere from 1 to 1,999 turns/day depending on the needs of the watch. The safe has a patented lock-in cuff design and features a nubuck leather interior. There is additional watch storage thanks to a host of drawers. Each winder can also be completely customized by the consumer. Price: $139,995. Churchill Watch Winder Safe Wolf 1834: Churchill Watch Winder Safe Again, part of the bespoke Churchill Collection, this handmade precision winder features a patented winding device that counts the rotations to ensure proper care of your watches. Backed by a two-year warranty, this beautiful safe/winder can be clad in any wood of choice. This one is in Ebony Macassar veneer. Customers can select finishes, number of watch winders per safe, and more. Each watch winder can be individually programed by the user, via a Bluetooth device, to rotate from 1 to 1,999 times/day. The owner can also set winding direction, including clockwise, counter clockwise and bi-directional. The patented lock-in cuff design and nubuck leather interior makes this a safe you may never want to close. Price: $149,995. 310.473.0012 visit wolf1834.com

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