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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 Jordan Aquistapace – September 01, 2022

Audemars Piguet Reveals The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar ...

Aside the black and white versions, this AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar makes its mark as yet another incredible work of art. With generations of innovative brands working at engineering the future of watchmaking, the industry continues to incorporate new ideas, designs, and materials to assist with the challenge. Although the use of precious metals like gold and platinum differentiate themselves from everyday stainless steel examples, full ceramic variations are becoming more popular for industry-leading watchmakers. The luxury horologists at Audemar Piguet introduced its first all ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in 2017, which came in stunning black and white versions. Five years later, AP is back to unveil the new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in a vibrant blue finish during Geneva Watch Days. Considering that the past models still increase in value and demand, this new example from Audemars Piguet is sure to be one of the hottest watch releases of the year. MUST-READ: The Top 10 Luxury Chronograph Watches The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar features a robust 41mm case made from blue ceramic, with Audemars Piguet’s notorious octagonal fixed bezel and contrasting titanium screws. A Grande Trapisserie pattern dial takes on the same monochrome finish, incorporating white gold hour makers and hands. Supplying power to the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar is Audemar Piguet’s in-house Caliber 5134 self-winding movement, which operates its perpetual calendar, week indication, day, date, astronomical moon, month, leap year, hour, and minute functions. Set with a powerful 40-hour power reserve, the inner workings of the movement is displayed beautifully through a clear sapphire backcase. The most noticeable characteristic of the new Royal Oak is the matching blue ceramic bracelet and folding clasp, which forever encapsulates it as another magnificent piece of history from Audemars Piguet. The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Blue Ceramic is currently available through an authorized dealer with price upon request. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: Audemars Piguet

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 31, 2022

MB&F Unveils Two New LM Split Escapement EVOs For Geneva ...

The special two piece release includes a limited-edition variation celebrating MB&F's new Beverly Hills gallery. With Geneva Watch Days in full effect, all of the watch world’s most recognizable brands come together to showcase the newest and most exclusive examples on the market. Aside from new variations, watchmakers reintroduce staple models with reimagined designs and other special edition characteristics. Max Büsser and his passionate team at MB&F are proud to announce the launch of two new Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVOs, featuring an extra exclusive version made for the MB&F Lab of Beverly Hills. The two new styles take on a light and dark theme that accentuates the simplistic design and state-of-the-art technology behind the watch. MUST-READ: Corum Collaborates With French Artist Aiirroh On A Limited Edition Bubble Watch The MB&F LM Split Escapement EVO Icy-Cool Edition features a 44mm case crafted from grade 5 titanium, with an icy blue baseplate and slate grey dial design. While the dial lays out the watch’s functions in great detail, the true beauty lies in the rhodium-plated barrels and rose gold accents. The MB&F LMSE EVO highlights the brand's focus on keeping watchmaking traditional with a hand-built process. MB&F is excited to release the Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO as a regular production piece with a price tag of $80,000. The second release takes shape as a special Beverly Hills Edition, created in a limited production series for the MB&F Labs. The new retail format is built off of the success of MB&F’s MAD Galleries, combining MB&F timepieces with a limited number of art pieces. This new edition of 25 pieces comes in Westime’s corporate colors of blue and black with a striking black base plate, metallic blue dial, and open counters. The Beverly Hills edition is sold exclusively at the Beverly Hills MB&F LAB at the same retail price of $80,000. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: MB&F

Corum Bubble X Aiiroh LS3 light scaled 1

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 30, 2022

Corum Collaborates With French Artist Aiirroh On A Limite...

The limited-edition Corum Bubble highlights the artistic vision of Aiiroh, and his use of light and vibrant shades of color. Many industry-leading watchmakers dedicate their success to not only generations of innovation, but also iconic models that shaped them into the recognizable figures they have become today. For the creative team at Corum, the Bubble collection gained popularity after its initial debut in 2000 during the famed Art Basel watch exhibition. Since then, Corum continue to diversify the Bubble lineup with exclusive collaboration examples that incorporate creative visions from world-renowned artists. Corum is proud to present its newest limited edition Bubble X release in collaboration with French street artist Aiiroh, featuring a design that separates itself from any other variation out there. The Bubble X Aiiroh showcases a new larger-than-life 47mm case design made from black PVD stainless steel, originally inspired by Aiiroh’s famous “Black Série Rose” art piece. MUST-READ: Ulysse Nardin Unveils The New Limited-Edition Blast Tourbillon X Rainbow The vibrant dial design takes on another interpretation of Aiiroh’s work, creating a beautiful rose petal collage using shades of turquoise, orange, lavender, purple, blue, red, yellow and green. The watch is powered by the mechanical automatic caliber CO 082 that offers 42 hours of power reserve. The transparent sapphire crystal caseback offers a secondary view of the movement, while the outer potion includes engravings that signify the limited 88-piece release. A comfortable black nylon strap reimagines this artistic luxury timepiece as the perfect everyday accessory. The watch will be sold with a special artwork realized by Aiiroh and Japanese modern artist Namisen and brought to “life” as a final piece in resin by French visual artist Soyz Bank. The new limited edition Corum Bubble X Aiiroh is currently available through an authorized dealer with a price tag of $7,500. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: Corum

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 29, 2022

Ulysse Nardin Unveils The New Limited-Edition Blast Tourb...

The newly released Blast X features Ulysse Nardin's Skeleton Tourbillon, along with 50 vibrant baguette gemstones. Popular trends within the watch world drive focus to certain designs and styles, increasing the demand for examples that come in small-batch quantities. It’s a recipe that world-renowned watchmakers follow to ensure success, while delivering their best version that competes with other brand. The horology pioneers at Ulysse Nardin specialize in creating the perfect balance between mainstream design and complex innovation, using its vast collection to capture the attention of the watch community as a whole. Stepping into the world of vibrant rainbow bezels, Ulysse Nardin is proud to announce the Blast Tourbillon X Rainbow as the newest addition to its line of luxury timepieces. The Ulysse Nardin Blast X Rainbow features a robust 45mm case design crafted from black DLC titanium, which includes a black DLC stainless steel bezel embedded with 38 rainbow gemstones. MUST-READ: Discover The New $400K Greubel Forsey GMT Balancier Convexe, Limited To 66-Pieces A skeleton dial design beautifully highlights the meticulous inner workings of the watch, focusing on the 12 matching gemstone hour markers and exposed tourbillon. Ulysse Nardin builds its one-of-a-kind dial configuration on an “X” baseplate that commemorates the brands innovative collection. Delivering power to the Blast Tourbillon X Rainbow is Ulysse Nardin’s in-house UN-172 skeleton movement, using a flying tourbillon and 25 jewel caliber construction to achieve an impressive 72-hour power reserve. A transparent sapphire backcase presents a secondary view of Ulysse Nardin’s magnificent craftsmanship, along with special engravings on the outer portion that signify the limited edition release from the watchmaker. Incorporating a touch of elegance, Ulysse Nardin fits the Blast X Rainbow on a genuine large-scale black leather strap and black DLC titanium self-deploying buckle. The all-new Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon X Rainbow is limited to only 50-pieces and currently available through an authorized dealer for $87,900. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: Ulysse Nardin

GMT Balancier Convexe 4667 Ultra HD format 300dpi

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 29, 2022

Discover The New $400K Greubel Forsey GMT Balancier Conve...

Greubel Forsey showcases its newly improved GMT technology with an astonishing limited edition release. While wristwatches contain complex calibers and technology to accurately track time, tool watches take things a step further with further enhanced movements that incorporate an array of impressive functions. The GMT will always hold a special place in the watch world as one of the most popular complications, showcasing the ability to display two different time zones at the same time. Although the horologists at Greubel Forsey specialize in creating high-end timepieces that accompany day-to-day tasks, the brand prides itself on continuing to improve designs with new technology. Greubel Forsey is now proud to present the GMT Balancier Convexe as the newest example that will replace all previous GMT models launched by the watchmaker. MUST-READ: The Best Luxury Dress Watches The Greubel Forsey GMT Balancier Convexe features a titanium case design with a curved sapphire crystal, adding a sense of depth by focusing on the intricate workings of the piece. Although the dial seems rather busy, its layout is beautifully organized to present its functions in the most spectacular way. A titanium terrestrial globe proudly sits at the center, including relief-engraved continents upon its ocean blue treated surface. Displaying its 24 time zones set against a black background, the Balancier Convexe highlights its GMT indicator in a pristine gold finish. Delivering power to the GMT Balancier Convexe is Greubel Forsey’s new in-house GMT movement, which operates the watch’s hours and minutes, small seconds, 2nd time zone GMT, rotating globe with universal time, day and night, 24 time zones, and summer/winter time functions. Greubel Forsey fits its newly designed GMT on an available matching titanium bracelet or lightweight blue strap. The all-new Greubel Forsey GMT Balancier Convexe is limited to only 66-pieces worldwide and is currently available through an authorized dealer starting at $400,000. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: Greubel Forsey

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 26, 2022

Top Watch News This Week

A quick recap on the luxury watches releases and industry news this week. Recently, We created duPont REGISTRY Watches as a new Instagram page dedicated to posting the newest and most exclusive luxury timepieces. Today, we have compiled a list of the top watch releases of the week from the best brands in the industry. Click any of the links below for more information on the current watches. Porsche Design Sits Down With Jeff Zwart To Talk 911s and Classic Chronographs At Monterey Car Week Porsche Design LEARN MORE H.Moser Presents The New Limited-Edition Streamliner Vantablack Tourbillon In Red Gold H.Moser LEARN MORE TAG Heuer Dives To New Depths With The Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT TAG Heuer LEARN MORE The Best Luxury Dress Watches Richard Mille LEARN MORE The New L’Epée 1839 Time Fast II Table Clock Is A 60s Sports Car Masterpiece L'Epée 1839 LEARN MORE

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 26, 2022

The New L'Epée 1839 Time Fast II Table Clock Is A 60s Spo...

Time fast II by L'Epée 1839: Life in the Fast Lane! While watches continue to become an ever-growing popular trend for a variety of individuals, it’s important to remember that the wristwatch originated as a smaller-scale version of the table clock. The art of watchmaking embodies creativity, allowing pioneering brands like L’Epée 1839 the ability to create whatever comes to mind. The horologists at L’Epée 1839 are proud to introduce the new Time Fast II as its second automotive-inspired collection release. The Time Fast II takes shape as a classic roadster, commemorating the 1960s as the golden age for sports car performance and sensual design. Built on an aluminum H-chassis similar to the race cars back then, L’Epée showcases the Time Fast II in five different color configurations. MUST-READ: The Best Luxury Dress Watches The 2-seater table clock design includes two independent movements driven by separate power sources. The first movement is responsible for keeping hours and minutes through the cockpit, displayed by using rotating stainless steel disks on the air filters that feed the dual carburetor banks on top of the engine. The 8-day movement is regulated by a visible 2.5Hz escapement in the ‘driver’s helmet’ and powered by a mainspring visible in the passenger’s ‘seat’. The second movement powers the engine automat. Turning the dashboard key starts the engine, triggering the pistons of the V8 to go up and down. The gearbox in the Time Fast II selects between winding the time movement, winding the engine automates by selecting the appropriate gear and pulling the car backward. As if that is not cool enough, the three-spoke steering wheel is rotated counterclockwise to set the time. Although pricing has yet to be released, the all-new L’Epée 1839 Time Fast II Collection is limited to only 99-pieces of each variation and is currently available through an authorized dealer. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: L'Epée 1839

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 24, 2022

TAG Heuer Dives To New Depths With The Aquaracer Professi...

With its stylish blue, white, and yellow color palette, this new edition is ready to go day or night. While the simplicity of a wristwatch operates off of centuries-old methods and technology, modern-day watchmakers are continuing to push the boundaries with more reliable and functional aspects. The passionate professionals at TAG Heuer specialize in perfectly blending the characteristics of utility and luxury watches, opening its collection to an array of endless possibilities for the end user. TAG Heuer is proud to release the new Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT, featuring updated technology that allows divers to reach a whole new underwater depth. The Aquaracer Professional 300 showcases a 43mm case design crafted from brushed and polished stainless steel, with a vibrant blue and white 12-sided rotating bezel that tracks its GMT capability. MUST-READ: The Best Luxury Swiss Watches The entire case is sealed to achieve an incredible water resistance level of 300-meters. Displaying its hours, minutes, seconds, date, and GMT functions, the blue sunray brushed dial design includes white markers as well as a vibrant yellow seconds and GMT hands. Supplying power to the newly redesigned Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT is TAG Heuer’s Caliber 7 Automatic GMT movement, which holds between 42 and 50 hours of power reserve. The covered backcase presents an etching of a diver’s silhouette, with commemorative engravings signifying the capabilities of the watch. Continuing its theme of versatility, TAG Heuer fits the Aquaracer Professionals 300 with the choice of a matching stainless steel bracelet or a comfortable blue rubber strap. The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT is currently available through an authorized dealer starting at $3,500. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: TAG Heuer

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 24, 2022

H.Moser Presents The New Limited-Edition Streamliner Vant...

The beauty behind modern-day watch design is creative freedom, giving watchmakers the opportunity to shape their own style. For the luxury horologists at H. Moser, simplicity is the mantra that the brand continues to instill into each model released from its factory in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. H.Moser is proud to showcase the new limited-edition Streamliner Vantablack Tourbillon, featuring the first precious metal design within its collection of stainless-steel variations. While the Streamliner is commonly presented in steel, the Vantablack’s 40mm case is made entirely from elegant 5N red gold. The all-black dial design highlights H.Moser’s minimalistic approach, using the one-minute flying Tourbillon window at six o’clock as the main attraction of the piece. The dial configuration is set with matching red gold markers and indicators to continue its luxurious take on a classic. MUST-READ: Makes & Movements: Porsche Design Sport Classic Chronograph x Porsche 911 Sport Classic The heartbeat driving the Streamliner Vantablack comes from H.Moser’s in-house HMC 804 Tourbillon movement, capable of holding an impressive 72-hour power reserve. An open backcase displays the inner workings of the complex caliber, with a matching red gold oscillating weight that rotates in front of your eyes. H.Moser completes its first gold Streamliner version with an integrated 5N rose gold bracelet and folding clasp. The new limited-edition H.Moser Streamliner Vantablack is currently available through an authorized dealer for $119,900. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: H.Moser

MBandF LM Sequential Lifestyle Circuit 6 HRES

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 16, 2022

The Best Luxury Watches To Wear At Monterey Car Week 2022

With a close correlation to the world of high-end automobiles, the luxury timepiece industry incorporates similar values, designs, and performance aspects packed into a small-scale accessory. This poses the opportunity to see some of the most valuable watches next to the world’s most rare and exclusive automotive examples. Being part of the community of passionate watch lovers, we gravitate towards the very best examples as the aspirational ‘Grail’ pieces that represent success and status. As Monterey Car Week 2022 quickly approaches, watch collectors and enthusiasts prep for the special occasion by pulling out heavy hitters pieces to showcase at the affluent affair. MUST-READ: The Best Luxury Watches Under $5,000 For those still contemplating what to include in the watch roll for the week, we have compiled a list of the best luxury men's watches to wear at Monterey Car Week 2022. Shop any of the luxury timepieces featured in this duPont REGISTRY special by clicking the links below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition Girard-Perregaux This ground-breaking watch unites two worlds, namely, micro-mechanics and the extreme performance of Formula One™️. The Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™️ Team is based in Silverstone, England, close to the iconic racetrack. With this in mind, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition is limited to 306 pieces, the total distance drivers Lance Stroll and Sebastian Vettel will aim to cover on race day (5.891km x 52 laps) at the 2022 British Grand Prix. Price: $27,800 Learn More IWC Schaffhausen Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Edition "Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team" IWC Schaffhausen The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One™ Team” is the first official team watch IWC created in the long-standing partnership with the team. The 41-millimetre Pilot’s Chronograph is crafted from lightweight and remarkably rigid grade 5 titanium. Offering the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metal, titanium is also widely used in automotive engineering to produce car parts subject to immense stresses, such as engine valves. Price: $7,850 Learn More Jacob & Co. Twin-Turbo Furious Bugatti Jacob & Co. The Twin Turbo Furious takes the exceptionally cool and uniquely complex Twin Turbo concept and takes it to the next level by adding a Monopusher Chronograph and Pit Board time difference calculator to the original's twin triple-axis tourbillon and decimal minute repeater. With its painstakingly hand-decorated and hand-assembled 832 components, the Twin Turbo Furious is a true Grand Complication Masterpiece that offers a singular combination of ultra-high-end mechanisms, all exclusive to Jacob & Co. Price on Request Learn More Jaeger-LeCoulter Reverso Tribute Jaeger-LeCoultre The story of the Reverso begins in 1931. With its rectangular and reversible dial, simple and refined lines, and iconic gadroons, this Art Deco-style watch revolutionized the art of watchmaking. In homage to this glorious past, the Reverso Tribute Small Seconds revives the codes of the first Reversos born in the thirties and their sumptuous colored dials. This new interpretation with a customizable reverse features a deeply intense green dial. On the wrist, this green shimmers with vibrant reflections under the light. Price: $8,700 Learn More MB&F LM Sequential EVO MB&F Conceived by one of the very earliest MB&F collaborators and Friends, Stephen McDonnell, LM Sequential EVO explodes the current limits of what the brand thought luxury chronographs could do. Just like the 2015 Legacy Machine Perpetual, the last major Stephen McDonnell movement for MB&F, LM Sequential EVO involved a back-to-the-drawing-board approach towards the most basic assumptions on chronograph construction. Retail Price: $180,000 Learn More Omega x Swatch Bioceramic Moonswatch Swatch These playful tributes to the planets celebrate the collaboration between the plucky company that saved the Swiss Watchmaking industry and the iconic maker of the Speedmaster Moonwatch. What takes this collection into orbit is the fusion of the most innovative Swatch BIOCERAMIC material with the key Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch design elements. There's the asymmetrical case, the iconic 'dot over ninety' on the tachymeter scale and the distinctive Speedmaster subdials. Price: $260 Learn More Richard Mille RM 65-01 Split-Seconds Chronograph Richard Mille The RM 65-01 is Richard Mille's interpretation of a highly complex motorsport inspired chronograph. It fully embodies a technical approach thanks to the combination of several additional functions, a very specific architecture and aesthetics of the highest order. The RM 65-01 is constructed with a highly specialised gearbox design for Winding, Date and Hand Setting functions. Retail Price: $310,000 Learn More Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Aventador S Carbon Roger Dubuis Housing the iconic RD103SQ in a Ceramic Composite Fiber (CCF) and titanium case, the Excalibur Aventador S was the first horological expression of this high-speed partnership. Now in pristine white and limited to just eight pieces, the Excalibur Aventador S online exclusive features a range of easily identifiable design elements drawn directly from its motorised alter ego, complete with two sprung balances inclined at 45 degrees, strut bars, a power reserve with racing codes and an Alcantara strap. Retail Price: $208,000 Learn More Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Rolex Synonymous with excellence and reliability, Rolex watches are designed for everyday wear, and depending on the model, perfectly suited for a wide range of sports and other activities. Built to last, these timepieces are characterized by their distinctive and timeless aesthetics. The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is designed for those with a passion for driving and speed. Price: $14,550 Learn More TAG Heuer Monaco TAG Heuer The first Monaco outfitted with an in-house Heuer 02 movement. Vintage, timeless design faithful to the blue, square-faced original Monaco, and packed with 80 hours power reserve. The sleek, 39mm steel case is polished and fine brushed. It catches the light at every angle. Under the elegant domed crystal, an angled aperture at 6 o’clock displays the date. Silver-toned interval markers and hour and minute hands seduce the eye Price: $6,750 Learn More

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