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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

Close-up of a luxury Vacheron Constantin Overseas Grand Complication wristwatch featuring an openface intricate dial with multiple subdials for day, date, month, leap year, and a visible tourbillon mechanism.

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 13, 2025

Vacheron Constantin Debuts Its First-Ever Overseas Grand ...

The Overseas collection welcomes its first minute repeater. Watchmaking has always been a game of precision and patience, where artisans are challenged to pack mind-blowing mechanical complexity into tiny cases. Whether we're talking about the simplicity of a time-only movement or the impressive inner workings of a grand complication, any and all feel like a monumental accomplishment for brands with a true passion for haute horology. One Swiss watchmaker celebrating an incredible feat is Vacheron Constantin, which is proud to announce the debut of its Overseas Grand Complication Openface as its very first minute repeater in the Overseas collection. At the heart of this technical marvel is the ultra-thin Calibre 2755 QP, which combines a tourbillon, perpetual calendar, minute repeater, and power reserve indicator. The titanium case and integrated bracelet offer lightweight comfort and durability, while the skeletonized sapphire dial sets the movement on center stage. The striking dial with floating hour markers and blue accents gives the watch a modern edge, while the movement's design is visible from both front and back. The sound mechanism for the minute repeater is regulated by a silent centripetal system, which comes hand-polished and engraved with founder Jean-Marc Vacheron's initials. Details like these reinforce Vacheron Constantin's focus on pushing the boundaries of traditional watchmaking. The Overseas Grand Complication Openface opens a new realm of complex sport watches, paired with an interchangeable strap system and a trio of bracelet options. Shop All Vacheron Constantin Watches Source: Vacheron Constatin

Close-up of the luxury watch Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon, a transparent masterpiece showcasing its intricate inner mechanical components and detailed engineering—highlighting Hublot’s latest new versions.

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 07, 2025

Hublot Reveals Two New Versions Of Its MP-10 Tourbillon, ...

The MP-10 Tourbillon is back with two new looks. In the infinite world of luxury watches, all collectors and enthusiasts can agree that the art of watchmaking is most appealing because there are no guidelines for brands to follow. Industry trends come and go, but there will always be room for highly complex and truly unique pieces for those in search of something exceptional. The haute horologists at Hublot know this all too well, as the brand beautifully balances this way of thinking, from the historic styling of the Big Bang to the revolutionary look and feel of its MP series. Last year, Hublot stunned LVMH Watch Week 2024 with a $290,000 titanium MP-10 Tourbillon that featured a jaw-dropping 592 components and years of R&D. Today, Hublot is proud to carry on the legacy of its most complex watch series by debuting the MP-10 Tourbillon in two new case designs. Giving the MP-10 Tourbillon a fresh look, Hublot complemented the collection with a Black Ceramic and Sapphire version. The MP-10 Tourbillon All Black, limited to just 50 pieces, pays homage to the brand's All-Black series and stays true to the spirit of the original design. By contrast, the even more limited MP-10 Tourbillon Sapphire, just 30 pieces, leans into purity and transparency, wrapped entirely in translucent sapphire with a matching bracelet. What makes the MP-10 Tourbillon especially wild is its display. Forget traditional hands because it uses four rotating elements instead. Hours and minutes sit at the top of the dial under a magnifier, while the middle houses a color-coded 48-hour power reserve with green, orange, and red indicators. At the bottom, seconds are shown directly on the tourbillon cage. Whether you gravitate toward the stealthy All Black or the radiant Sapphire, the MP-10 lineup cements itself in Hublot history. Shop All Hublot Watches Source: Hublot

A TUDOR Black Bay Chrono watch with a white and blue dial, black subdials, black bezel, and black strap is displayed on a blue surface—an eye-catching tribute to the Miami F1 spirit.

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 05, 2025

TUDOR Debuts The Limited Edition Black Bay Chrono Carbon ...

TUDOR has always had race fuel in its veins, tracing its motorsport roots back to the 1950s. TUDOR’s long-running ties to racing continue in 2025 with the Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25,” shaped by decades of engineering. The 42mm carbon fiber case is thinner and lighter than previous models, complete with a matching carbon bezel, carbon sub-dials, and even carbon end-links. The design mirrors the characteristics of the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One team, and the overall feel leans heavily on lightweight performance materials. Titanium pushers and a domed “racing white” dial round out a watch built for the track. The movement inside is the Manufacture Calibre MT5813, a COSC-certified chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch. It’s based on the Breitling B01 and refined with TUDOR’s own silicon balance spring and finishing. It offers a 70-hour power reserve and keeps time within tighter tolerances than COSC standards. While performance-focused on paper, it’s ultimately a practical tool watch with real-world usability. Only 2,025 pieces of the Carbon 25 will be produced, with each watch numbered on its titanium case back. The watch is all about building on TUDOR’s motorsport past with new materials and solid mechanics. For those who appreciate the intersection of haute horology and motorsport, the Carbon 25 quietly makes its case. Shop All TUDOR Watches Source: TUDOR

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, one of the most iconic luxury chronographs, featuring a rose gold case, black bezel, and black rubber strap set against a blurred gradient background that evokes automotive elegance.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 30, 2025

The Ultimate Automotive Luxury Chronographs

From Paul Newman to Steve McQueen, the chronograph became a quintessential piece of automotive history. While most avid watch collectors and enthusiasts can spot a specific reference from a mile away, the rest of the world views luxury timepieces as a simple and traditional way of telling time. Inside the world of Haute horology are an array of categories and complications, each equipped with innovative tools and functions that focus on a specific area of expertise. One of the most iconic watch types is the chronograph, a popular configuration that combines multiple sub-dials that act as miniature stopwatches. Now that the chronograph stands out as a staple in the industry, all leading Swiss watchmakers take a crack at perfecting the recipe with their own rendition. The chronograph defines itself as one of the earliest tools in automotive racing, allowing drivers to track lap times during iconic endurance races like The 24 Hours of Le Mans. With icons like Paul Newman and Steve McQueen sporting chronographs throughout time, it's easy to see why it's the gateway for car enthusiasts to get into collecting luxury watches. How does a chronograph work? A chronograph watch takes on the same basic design as a traditional wristwatch, using a complication that powers the timepiece and its functions. To achieve the ability to track time like a stopwatch, an extra and or multiple complications have been added to measure time at different levels of accuracy. An independent sweeping secondhand stands at the ready while distinctive pushers operate the art of starting and stopping time. When was the first chronograph watch made? The first modern chronograph watch was created in 1816 by the pioneers at Louis Moinet, a luxury French watchmaker that continues to instill its DNA into a collection of modern examples. Displaying an unrivaled degree of precision, the Louis Moinet Chronograph was able to measure time accurately to 1/60th of a second. What makes a chronograph watch perfect for racing? On any race track, time proves to be the most important aspect for a driver, team, and spectators. Meticulously tracking lap times help to tackle areas of improvement, whether related to a race car’s performance or the driver’s confidence to go faster. The chronograph presents the perfect tool for manufacturers to observe its team of drivers using the watch’s multiple levels of accuracy. Although drivers and race cars continue to evolve, the simplicity of the traditional chronograph lives on as a timeless icon. Shop All Luxury Watches For Sale Our Favorite Chronographs Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing 38mm Watches of Switzerland Shop Now Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition 8 Watches of Switzerland Shop Now Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono Watches of Switzerland Shop Now IWC Pilot Chronograph Mercedes - AMG Petronas Formula One Team Watches of Switzerland Shop Now Omega Super Racing Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph Watches of Switzerland Shop Now Reservoir Supercharged Sport Red Zone II Watches of Switzerland Shop Now Rolex Watches of Switzerland Shop Now TAG Heuer Vintage Monaco Watches of Switzerland Shop Now Pelagos FXD Chrono Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition Watches of Switzerland Shop Now Zenith Chronomaster Original El Primero 38mm Watches of Switzerland Shop Now

A close-up of a transparent Richard Mille RM 75-01 mechanical wristwatch with a green strap, floating above a turquoise water background—part of the stunning Sapphire Collection.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 23, 2025

Richard Mille Releases A Colorful RM 75-01 Sapphire Colle...

While Richard Mille has built a reputation for engineering some of the most complex and practical timepieces, built to endure the demands of any lifestyle, the Swiss watchmaker is no stranger to adding an extra layer of luxury with its ever-growing Sapphire Collection. Making its already uniquely designed Tonneau case shape ever more attention-grabbing, Richard Mille has continued to feature its most iconic models in an exclusive transparent case carefully crafted from sapphire. A-list celebrity collectors with rare RM Sapphire pieces include Jay-Z, Pharell Williams, J Balvin, and many others. Today, Richard Mille is proud to keep traditions strong with the release of its all-new RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire. Showcasing three different colorways to style any look, the newest RM 75-01 is limited to only 10 watches in both Blue and Pink Sapphire and 15 watches in Full Clear Sapphire. The skeletonized dial is where Richard Mille's true artistry and craftsmanship speak as it describes its process as a balancing act, utilizing its intricate construction and use of lightweight metals like titanium to help suspend an in-house manufactured Caliber RM75-01 Tourbillon movement. Along with an impressive 65-hour power reserve, the complex movement also powers its hours and minutes function. The transparency of its sapphire backcase offers a truly exceptional inside look at its movement in action from a secondary angle. Rounding off its new sapphire series in style, Richard Mille completes the look with vibrant rubber crown guards and straps for the colored versions and an extra special green set for the full sapphire.

The dazzling 18k Gold Omega Speedmaster watch, reminiscent of the timepiece Neil Armstrong wore, boasts a tachymeter scale on a striking red bezel, three sub-dials, and a link bracelet. Its elegance is perfectly captured against a deep black background.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 22, 2025

Neil Armstrong’s 18k Gold Omega Speedmaster Sells For $2....

With its historical legacy as the first luxury watch to land on the surface of the moon, the OMEGA Speedmaster has grown to become one of the most recognized watches ever created. Even more recognized than the tale of the OMEGA Moonwatch is the astronaut who wore it on his wrist when first making contact, Neil Armstrong. Presenting the opportunity of a lifetime for avid watch collectors around the world, the specialists at RR Auction are proud to announce the sale of Neil Armstrong's OMEGA Speedmaster Professional 18k Gold during its 'Space Exploration' auction, which sold for a jaw-dropping $2.125 million. Offered at the gala honoring NASA's Apollo 11 crew, this rare Speedmaster was issued as "No. 17" and engraved with Armstrong's name and mission history. Unlike the standard steel Speedmaster Professional, this commemorative model features an 18K gold case, a burgundy bezel with the famous' dot over ninety,' and a solid gold dial with black onyx markers. Armstrong was known to wear the watch on special occasions, and it remains in remarkably original condition. The auction will take place live at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with bidding also available via phone. The "Tribute to Astronauts" series was reserved for NASA pioneers, with only 26 pieces produced for living and deceased astronauts. Armstrong's watch, in particular, stands apart from even the ultra-rare publicly available models, as it represents the very mission that cemented Omega's place in space exploration history. The Omega Speedmaster's legacy and role in lunar exploration are undeniable, and owning Neil Armstrong's personal watch is as close as one can get to owning a tangible piece of the Apollo 11 mission. Shop All OMEGA Speedmaster Watches Source: RR Auction

A luxury wristwatch with multiple subdials and a textured black strap, showcased amidst a space-themed background and glowing light above the watch face, is the star of Watches & Wonders 2025.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 09, 2025

The Best New Luxury Watches Revealed At Watches & Wonders...

Every spring, the world's top watchmakers and collectors descend upon Geneva, Switzerland, a city with centuries of horological history, for the annual Watches & Wonders showcase. Geneva has long been considered the beating heart of luxury watchmaking, home to legendary maisons and the birthplace of timekeeping innovation. From the cobblestone streets of the Old Town to the shores of Lake Geneva, the city transforms into a mecca for horology lovers during this exciting week, where tradition and modernity meet under one roof. For those who may be new to the world of high-end watches, Watches & Wonders is the industry's premier event, featuring a week-long series of unveilings, exhibitions, and discussions from the biggest names in the game. Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, and A. Lange & Söhne showcase their latest creations, often introducing groundbreaking movements or completely reimagined designs. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a curious enthusiast, the event is the ultimate sneak peek into what's trending and what's timeless. With so many new releases to sift through, we at duPont REGISTRY have done the legwork for you. We've carefully curated a list of the Best New Luxury Watches of Watches & Wonders 2025. From ultra-complicated tourbillons to minimalist masterpieces, our picks highlight the most impressive, innovative, and just plain cool watches revealed this year. If you're building a collection or just love admiring fine craftsmanship, this roundup offers a taste of what makes the world of luxury watches so captivating. A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual A. Lange & Söhne Learn More Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked Audemars Piguet Learn More BVLGARI Octo Finissimo Ultra BVLGARI Learn More H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Minute Repeater Tourbillon Concept Pop H. Moser & Cie Learn More Hublot Big Bang UNICO Water Blue Sapphire Hublot Learn More IWC Schaffhausen Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber Tourbillon Skeleton XPL IWC Schaffhausen Learn More Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre Learn More Patek Philippe 5308G-001 Quadruple Complication Patek Philippe Learn More Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication DBEX1174 Roger Dubuis Learn More Rolex Land-Dweller Rolex Learn More TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Learn More Tudor Black Bay 58 Tudor Learn More Ulysse Nardin Ulysse Nardin Learn More Vacheron Constantin Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Gand Complication Vacheron Constantin Learn More Zenith DEFY Skyline Chronograph 160th Anniversary Edition Zenith Watches Learn More

Three TAG Heuer metallic wristwatches with round faces and chain-link bands are displayed against a green gradient background. Each watch, reminiscent of the vibrant hues found in motorsport, features unique accent colors: red, green, and blue.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 02, 2025

TAG Heuer Honors Its Motorsport Roots With New Releases A...

TAG Heuer's success as an industry leader is largely attributed to motorsports, which has a legacy built on historic involvement on and off the race track. With iconic faces like Ayrton Senna and Max Verstappen representing the brand's past, present, and future, it's no surprise to hear that TAG Heuer is focusing its 2025 Watches & Wonders releases around modern variants of its most iconic automotive-inspired watches. In the heart of Geneva, Switzerland, TAG Heuer is proud to showcase its newest collections in the prime location of the LVMH corner. While the watches stand out as the main event of the week, the Swiss watchmaker celebrates its deep roots and connection to Formula 1 with a booth that pays tribute to the sport. Adding to the spectacle, one of the most historically signiﬁcant racing cars of all time, the 1988 McLaren MP4/4, is proudly displayed alongside Oracle Red Bull Racing's Formula 1 car. Historically signiﬁcant artifacts like Ayrton Senna's racing suit, Mika Häkkinen's signed helmet, and the ofﬁcial Grand Prix de Monaco trophy are also on scene for visitors to see. Bringing back one of the most recognized watches after almost 40 years, TAG Heuer celebrates classic 1980s styling with the latest release of nine new Formula 1 references in a series of eye-catching color combinations. The second triumphant return takes shape as the new Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1, honoring its special place in pop culture, famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans. Reimagined for a new era of watchmaking, the new TAG Heuer Carrera Day-Date depicts the evolution of a watch deeply rooted in racing heritage. And last but certainly not least, TAG Heuer digs into its archives to bring back the Beads-of-Rice Bracelet from the 1960s. Shop All TAG Heuer Watches TAG Heuer Formula 1 Collection Shop All TAG Heuer Formula 1 Watches TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph | F1 Shop All TAG Heuer Monaco Watches TAG Heuer Carrera Day-Date Shop All TAG Heuer Carrera Watches Source: TAG Heuer

Text displaying "RICHARD MILLE" in white capital letters on a black background, reminiscent of the precision and elegance found in a Brough Superior or the sophisticated allure of an RMB 01 watch.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 02, 2025

Richard Mille Announces Its RMB 01 Motorcycle Collaborati...

Since 1999, Richard Mille has been at the forefront of watch innovation with a collection of watches unlike ever seen before, combining ultra-high-tech materials with complex, in-house developed movements. Aside from their incredible looks and lightweight feel, Richard Mille watches have and will always be engineered with performance and durability in mind. From the deepest depths of the ocean to the fastest corner on a race track and everywhere in between, there's a Richard Mille for it. While most luxury watch brands are debuting new 2025 models in Geneva at Watches & Wonders, Richard Mille is going against the grain by announcing its latest partnership with motorcycle manufacturer Brough Superior. But instead of working on a two-wheel-inspired RM watch to kick off the big news, Richard Mille is stepping into Brough Superior's world with an upcoming motorcycle release. The RMB 01 is a limited-edition build that merges the duo's shared values of high-end craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and a deep appreciation for heritage. Brough Superior, originally founded in 1919, built a reputation before disappearing after World War II. Revived in 2013, the brand continues to push boundaries, making it the perfect partner for Richard Mille. Set to debut at the 2025 Le Mans Classic, the RMB 01 will be slotted to only 150 motorcycles. Check back in with duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming information on the all-new Richard Mille x Brough Superior RMB 01 Motorcycle. Source: Richard Mille

A person in a white suit poses dramatically, resting their chin on one hand, highlighting a large Hublot Big Bang wristwatch. The golden timepiece marks the 20th Anniversary of style against a dark, textured background.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 01, 2025

Hublot Celebrates The Big Bang's 20th Anniversary By Rele...

The big release shows off 25 new watches in total! For the past twenty years, the Big Bang has become a staple within Hublot's diverse collection of luxury sports watches, and it has been dubbed the first iconic watch of the 21st century. Just in time for the start of Watches & Wonders, Hublot is celebrating the Big Bang's 20th anniversary by dedicating its 2025 model releases around the beloved model and all of its variants. It's hard to believe 20 years have passed since Hublot introduced the Big Bang, a watch that redefined modern watchmaking with bold materials and unconventional designs. To celebrate, Hublot has released a number of special edition models that bring back signature design cues like the layered case construction, knurled bezels, and riveted numerals while adding modern upgrades like Super-LumiNova and the Unico movement. It's a nod to the past while embracing the future, proving that the Big Bang still sets the standard after all these years. Beyond just looks, these new releases showcase Hublot's expertise in using high-tech materials, incorporating a mix of cutting-edge and classic elements to create something that feels both familiar and fresh. After two decades of pushing boundaries, the Big Bang remains a defining piece in modern watchmaking. Shop All Hublot Watches For Sale Big Bang 20th Anniversary Limited Editions Big Bang 20th Anniversary "Master of Sapphire" Collection Big Bang 20th Anniversary "Materials And High Complications" Collection Big Bang One Click 33mm Pair In Petrol Blue & Mint Green Ceramic Big Bang On Click Joyful 33mm Collection Big Bang Unico In Water Blue Sapphire Source: Hublot

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