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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 – June 09, 2017

Singer Debuts Their $40,000 Track 1 Watch

The automotive world is very educated about the masterpieces that are known as Singer Vehicle Design Porsches. Each of the customized 911s that Singer creates are customized to be more impeccable in every way than the original. With retro-styling and style that cannot be matched, these $500k+ automobiles are admired across the world.With such a pedigree, Singer decided to take their expertise into another market: the watch market. To do this, they created Singer Reimagined, which will be the company creating their watches.The new Singer Track 1 is an exceptional chronograph that is the first of its kind. Track 1 is the result of a collaboration between Rob Dickinson, founder of Singer, and Marco Borraccino, the designer of the watch with a idea for a new type of chronograph.Instead of creating a typical chronograph with separate small subdials, he wanted to create one that was easier to read. This is why the Track 1 tells time via two rotating dials on the outside and the chronograph features displayed on the face by three hands mounted in the center. Such a face is unlike any other in the watch market, surely making it a watch that will be sought after for years to come.According to A Blog to Watch, each of the Track 1 Launch Editions will cost $40,000 and will be limited to just 50 pieces.

By Edward Jones – May 16, 2017

Gold Rolex "Paul Newman" Sells for $3.7 Million, Most Exp...

At Phillips' recent Geneva Watch Auction, a rare Rolex Daytona known as "The Legend" went up for auction and ended up selling for a record price. The 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster watch with a "Paul Newman" dial ended up selling for $3.7 million, making it the most expensive Daytona ever sold. This is what Hodinkee.com had to say about the winner of the watch: "The eventual winner even decided to get up and walk out of the auction room before Aurel Bacs finally dropped his gavel. He turned around just in time to hear confirmation of his winning bid, but he was the first person out of the auction room. Perhaps he was just keen on getting his hands on his new watch." That's a pretty epic exit. Most Expensive Sports Cars in the World According to the watch's listing on Phillips.com, it is the three known and correct example of its kind to ever appear in public. They also noted that for decades, a yellow gold Paul Newman wristwatch, like this one with screw down pushers, has been the subject of mystery for collectors and scholars. This was because the existence of such a watch was unknown. Well, now we know that they do exist and they cost a pretty penny.

By Edward Jones – January 06, 2017

Time and Speed: A Look at Cars and Watches

You can’t bring your car into the boardroom, but with an auto-inspired timepiece, you can make the statement anyway.Today’s finest watchmakers are inspired by the auto-racing world. From design to high-tech materials and ultra precision, the synergies between these two mechanical arenas are uncanny.Both were born at just about the same time in the early 1900’s and grew up together right from the start. Early 20th century watches were the driver’s best accompaniment, especially when they began offering chronographs and tachymeter scales.Publishers Pick: Luxury Living in Tampa BayToday, both premier car builders and luxury watchmakers are driven by the quest to track time to the tiniest fraction of a second. Both regularly strive for mechanical perfection – building part upon part, adding complexity after complexity --to achieve the ultimate mechanical machine.Many watchmakers even borrow high-tech lightweight yet rugged materials from the auto industry, including titanium, carbon fiber and aluminium, to help make their watches more durable and more automobile inspired.Additionally, some watch brands partner with car brands to build watches in their name, while others partner with races as official timekeepers, or as sponsors of a team or a driver. Year after year, the partnerships abound, all with the concept of offering today’s discerning customer an auto-inspired timepiece that roars his passion for mechanics and cars right from the wrist. Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby(R) Cobra 1963 ChronographJust about two years ago, Baume & Mercier partnered with Shelby American to create an all new timepiece inspired by the man behind the legendary Cobra, as well as the cars and the drivers in the golden age of 1960’s racing. This Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby(R) Cobra 1963 Chronograph is one of two limited edition “Spirit of Competition” watches unveiled this year to celebrate the Cobra 289 victory in 1963 at 12 Hours of Sebring. It is powered by a mechanical self-winding movement and offers chronograph functions, tachymeter scale and date indication. The 44mm case is crafted in steel and the back is engraved with “Shelby® Cobra Edition” “One out of 1963.” Retail: $4,450., www.baume-et-mercier.com TAG Heuer MonzaThis year, TAG Heuer celebrates 40 years of Monza with a numbered special edition watch. The 42mm Monza automatic chronograph is crafted in brushed and polished titanium with a black carbide coated case and bezel. The black dial features chronograph central seconds hand in red and subdials with red accents. Luminescent markers and hands make for easy reading, and the outer flange of the dial features printed tachymeter and pulosometer scales. The watch, powered by the TAG Heuer Caliber 17, features a vintage Heuer logo and “Monza” lettering on the dial. Retail: $5,200., us.tagheuer.com Graham Silverstone RS Racing BlueGraham is involved in races around the world, and its auto-inspired timepieces go the distance. This Graham Silverstone RS Racing watch offers chronograph functions (seconds, 30 minutes, 12 hour counters), as well as a day/date indication, in addition to hours, minutes and seconds. The Caliber G1749 automatic chronograph movement with Incabloc shock absorber powers it. The 46mm stainless steel case sports a blue composite bezel with a white tachymeter scale on it. The sapphire caseback enables viewing of the movement, which offers 48 hours of power reserve. Retail: $5,780., www.graham1695.com Zenith El Primero Range RoverSwiss watch brand, Zenith, has just announced a multi-year partnership with British Land Rover. To inaugurate the relationship, the brand has unveiled the El Primero Range Rover limited edition timepiece. Offered with either a blue or an ivory perforated calfskin strap (backed by rubber), the watch is powered by the 326-part El Primero 400B automatic watch with column-wheel chronograph. The matte gray dial features both the Zenith and Range Rover names and the rotor, visible via a sapphire caseback, is inscribed with both brands’ logos. Retail: $7,700., www.zenith-watches.com Breitling Bentley Mulliner TourbillonFor nearly 15 years, Breitling and Bentley have worked together to create timepieces worthy of both brands when it comes to power, precision and mechanics. Both with winged B signature logos, their partnership seemed destined. The Breitling for Bentley watches house high-performance COSC-certified chronometer movements and a refined aesthetic. This 18-karat rose gold Breitling for Bentley Mulliner Tourbillon chronograph timepiece is a COSC-certified chronometer. It is powered by the brand’s hand-wound Caliber 18B. The dial, with tachymeter bezel, is created in shades taken from the Bentley bodywork options. Retail: $155,000., www.breitling.com Rolex Oyster Perpetual DaytonaRolex has long been intimately involved in the world of auto racing, and its association with Daytona dates back more than half a century, and the brand’s Daytona watch is easily one of the most iconic watches in history. This Oyster Perpetual Rolex Daytona (Ref. 116515LN) is a 40mm Oyster case in the brand’s proprietary Everose gold. The black monobloc Cerachrom bezel is crafted in ceramic and engraved with a tachymeter scale. The Rolex self-winding Caliber 4130 offers perpetual mechanical chronograph and is a Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certified after casing). Retail: $28,800., www.rolex.com Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919Chopard has entered into a collaboration with Porsche Motorsport as the Official Timing Partner. This Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition, dedicated to the new Porsche 919 hybrid, is a COSCcertified chronometer. Its flyback chronograph allows for timing of multiple events at once. Built in a limited edition of 919 pieces, the 45mm stainless steel watch is powered by the Chopard 03.05-M self-winding mechanical caliber with 60 hours of power reserve. Water resistant to 100 meters, it features a tachymeter scale and has a sapphire caseback engraved with “Official Timing Partner Porsche Motorsport.” Retail: $12,890., www.chopard.com Parmigiani Fleurier Type 390Parmigiani Fleurier works with the famed Bugatti brand to create intriguing three-dimensional watches inspired by the exceptional details of its cars and engines. This all-new Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 390 Concept Watch represents the newest generation of super car and super watch. The watch is conceived of as a motor bloc on the wrist, with tubular movement and concentric shape. Two barrels ensure constant energy. The watch is equipped with a 60-seconds flying tourbillon for mesmerizing appeal. It is so new that it has not yet been priced, but expect it to retail for approximately $350,000., www.parmigiani.ch Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari SapphireHublot takes its relationship with LaFerrari to new heights with the MP-05 LaFerrari Sapphire – a totally transparent sapphire cased watch that pays tribute to the 1200HP hybrid supercar, FXX K. The incredible engine-inspired case is made from seven blocks of sapphire and it takes more than 600 hours of work to produce a single ultra-light case. The historic 3D movement, (HUB9005.H1.PN.1) of this watch is also made of ultra lightweight carbon compounds. The 637-part movement has 11 barrels and offers an unprecedented 50 hours of power reserve. Retail: $575,000., www.hublot.com

By Nicole Slaughter-Graham – September 14, 2016

Hublot's LaFerrari Sapphire Watch Pays Tribute to the Fer...

The incredible speed, power, agility and performance of the Ferrari FXX K serves as the inspiration for the all new, first ever Hublot animated film, which also features the brand's technologically advanced MP-05 LaFerrari Sapphire timepiece. With the fusion of Swiss movement and exotic materials, the LaFerrari Sapphire is definitely out of this world, as is the film. Hublot gathered 50 of its most prestigious clients, gave them first-class seats in iconic Ferrari models in front of a drive-in style movie screen for the debut.With insane special effects and graphics, Hublot shows the world why it is a leader in innovation in the watchmaking world. The Ferrari FXX K looks better than ever, twisting and turning through rugged, out-of-this-world terrain. Even though superior animation and technology saturate the film, the driving experience feels all too real, and for good reason. As stated in a Hublot piece about the debut of the video and the watch:The whole FXX K environment has been reconstituted with special computer effects. All the images have been animated by a real-life driver at the steering wheel, and the technical features of the car have been configured to provide the most realistic driving experience possible.Both graphics and sound effects are of the highest, most realistic quality, giving viewers the full experience of what it's like to drive the iconic hyper car.Ferrari For SaleCheck out the full video and more information about the Hublot LaFerrari Sapphire in the video below.

By Edward Jones – June 06, 2016

Tutima M2: Nothing Can Rattle

Good legibility, reliable functionality, high comfort level and water resistance, a large sweep minute counter, pressure-resistant for use to 15,000 meters above sea level, and shock proofed for blows, vibrations, and acceleration up to 7 g in all directions: these are the enormous prerequisites that the procurement office and forces alike put upon the Tutima NATO chronograph in 1984.Tutima's re-edition, the M2, even surpasses these prerequisites. In the classic from 1984, Swiss caliber Lemania 5100 kept the time. Since this is no longer in production, they have integrated their own caliber Tutima 521 into the M2. It is protected by a pure titanium case pressure-proofed to 30atm including a strong sapphire crystal coated with anti-reflective treatment on both sides and an additional casing of mu-metal. This nickel-iron alloy binds magnetic field streams so that they do not even reach the movement. The integrated push buttons are furnished with grooved neoprene inlays.The hour counter has its own scale. The less often consulted display of running seconds and 24 hours modestly step out of the limelight. The time and chronograph hands, as well as the hour markers are coated with luminous Super-LumiNova. This ensures good legibility, even under adverse lighting conditions. The Pioneer model variation additionally contains a nonslip rotating bezel with 14 luminous capsules so that set time intervals are easily recognizable even in full darkness.This model comes on a titanium link bracelet with folding clasp. The box that the M2 titanium bracelet model is delivered in additionally contains a Kevlar weave strap as well as a tool set for changing the strap.Learn more

By Edward Jones – April 11, 2016

The Tutima Saxon One: The New Aesthetic

The Saxon One is a wristwatch full of character – sporty and elegant at the same time establishing an entirely new style in the world of German watches. Sharp lines of light dominate the steely architecture and separate the finely satin-finished from the polished surfaces.The three-dimensional, pyramid-shaped bezel achieves a harmonious transition to a subtly designed rotating bezel, whose elegance finely underscores the dynamic chronograph. The screw-in crown is well protected between two high flanks, which harmoniously build a unit with the large pushers set well into the case.The mechanical movement of the Saxon One is outfitted with automatic winding and offers a power reserve of 44 hours. The heart of the chronograph is our own caliber Tutima 521; thanks to it, the Saxon One enjoys our own chronograph module, which displays the large sweep minute counter. The movement is shock-protected and water-resistant to 20 atm underneath a screw-down case back with a sapphire crystal window. The slightly domed crystal above the dial is also made of sapphire crystal and is anti-reflective on both sides, showcasing every detail of the dial with its applied markers and fine scales.The Saxon One is available as a three-handed automatic in a 42–mm case and as a – slightly larger – chronograph, outfitted with a choice of opaline silver white oropaline anthracite dial as well as a stainless steel link bracelet or hand-stitched alligator strap.Mens' Saxon One LineThe Saxon One is additionally available in a ladies’ version measuring 36 mm in diameter, which stands out in its elegance, particularly when outfitted with a diamond-set bezel.Learn More Ladies Saxon One Line

By Edward Jones – February 24, 2016

Tutima Glashütte’s First Certified Chronometer

Since Tutima’s return to Glashütte and its manufacture status, this family-owned brand has been introducing timepieces that are iconic, technical and professional grade. And the Grand Flieger Chronometer is no exception.The Grand Flieger models make up a new collection which inherits its DNA from The Classic Flieger chronograph from the 40’s, a timepiece which set many industry standards in terms of aesthetics and has become the personification of a classic aviation chronograph.Now, after decades of research and development, the Grand Flieger Chronographs have been improved in every aspect. The 43mm case has been reshaped to provide a more comfortable fit on the wrist, while improvements to the crown, pushers and crystal have allowed for a water resistance rating to 200m. But perhaps the most noteworthy addition to this new chronograph is what happens after the watch is fully assembled.In an independent facility, governed by the State department of weights and measurements of Saxony (SLME) and Thuringia (LMET) and in accordance with German DIN standards, each fully finished chronograph must pass a 15-day timing and climate test, to earn its title as a Certified Chronometer. “Chronometer” is a special classification issued to highly accurate watches like the ones developed for early maritime travel.The test, performed in a controlled environment, evaluates the accuracy of each timepiece in 5 different positions with temperature variants ranging from 8-38 degrees Celsius and an average daily deviation allowance of -4 to +6 seconds for every 24 hours. Moreover, since the test is performed on timepieces that are fully finished and assembled as they are delivered to the client, the results are far more relevant and reassuring.Every Grand Flieger Chronograph bears the engraving “Chronometer” on the case side and is presented with a Certified Chronometer certificate.Learn More

By Caitlin Duffy – October 26, 2015

Ulysse Nardin: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Ulysse Nardin FreaklabWhen watch collectors hear the name Ulysse Nardin, they take notice. This is a brand that regularly sets new standards. Seen on the cover of this issue, the new Ulysse Nardin FreakLab is a blend of deft craftsmanship, bold engineering and daring innovation. The watch, created in a limited edition of 99 pieces, houses the UN-210 caliber, whose movement literally indicates the time and date. It also features a 1-hour tourbillon (that revolves around the dial every 60 minutes), a unique UlyChoc security system on the regulating organ, a Ulysse Nardin-designed silicium hairspring and an exclusive silicium Dual Ulysse escapement that abandons the traditional pallet fork and wheel for two silicium impulse wheels. Crafted in 18-karat white gold, the mesmerizing manual watch is a work of technical mastery.Buy Now $95,000 | 1.561.988.8600 | www.Ulysse-Nardin.com Ulysse Nardin Anchor TourbillonAnother technological breakthrough that was eight years in the R&D stages, the new Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon houses a proprietary movement, the UN 178 caliber. This caliber brings together the brand’s all-new Ulysse Constant Anchor Escapement and tourbillon in a patented mechanical mechanism with seven days of power reserve and extended wear - thanks to the high-tech silicium and DIAMonSil components. The Ulysse Anchor escapement is made in silicium with flat springs that assist in delivering constant force – meaning that the power to run the watch is consistently released from wind up to wind down (instead of running stronger at full wind and weaker at near empty). The 60- second tourbillon cage weighs a mere 0.4 grams. Just 18 pieces each will be made in 18-karat rose and white gold with a Grand Feu enamel dial.Buy Now $85,000 in rose gold; $89,000 in white gold. | 1.561.988.8600 | www.Ulysse-Nardin.com Buy This Issue Now

By Caitlin Duffy – October 26, 2015

U-BOAT: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

U-BOAT Chimera 46 SS SkeletonHandcrafted in Italy, U-Boat timepieces are a blend of heritage, fine engineering and innovative thinking. The newest Chimera 46 Skeleton watch is a perfect example of the creativity of Italo Fontana, creator of U-Boat. The watch, crafted in AISI 316 blackened stainless steel, features a totally skeletonized movement visible from the sapphire crystal and caseback. With an almost steampunk-like appeal, the U-77 Valjoux Top Soigne automatic movement is modified and highly decorated. The bezel, case and caseback are locked together by external tubing that ensures water resistance to 100 meters. Additionally, the patented sculpted pusher enables the wearer to eject the inner crown from its recessed position for setting of time and date. The watch offers chronograph functions, hours, minutes and seconds, as well as date. Just 88 pieces of this 46mm beauty will be made.Buy Now $13,700 | 1.800.741.0005 | www.kenroindustries.com U-BOAT Flightdeck 925 ElementiumSearching for a truly authentic look in watches? You may be able to stop right here at the U-Boat Flightdeck 925 Elementium watch. Crafted in 925 sterling silver, the 50mm chronograph timepiece features the crown and pushers on the left side protected by a special device. Thin fissures are meticulously drilled into the case and then set with 204 black and brown diamonds weighing more than 1.25 carats to exude alluring vintage appeal. The look carries through to the leather strap that is also inset with silver and black diamonds. This vintage feel is offset with a carbon fiber dial with Arabic numerals in relief. An automatic mechanical movement that has been personalized by U-Boat for a 9:00 date display powers Flightdeck 925 Elementium. The watch offers hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, date and 44 hours of power reserve.Buy Now $23,300 | 1.800.741.0005 | www.kenroindustries.com Buy This Issue Now

By Edward Jones – October 23, 2015

Tutima M2 Military Chronograph: Capable, Resilient and St...

Tutima, a renowned German watch manufacturing company since 1927, has created a new watch derived from the successful Tutima NATO chronograph, the official service watch of German army pilots: the Tutima M2. Introduced at Baselworld, the M2 was crafted with a number of features that make it light, capable and stunning.Tutima's military background started with making watches for German pilots in the early part of the 20th century. You see, pilots needed to be able to read the time with just the flick of a wrist, and Tutima was able to create watches that were resilient in battle and easy to read.In the 1960s, Dieter Delecate took over from founder Enrst Kurtz and aimed the watchmaker for unprecedented accomplishments. One of their greatest achievements was when their Tutima Military Chronograph ref. 798 was named the official pilot's watch of NATO in 1984.Building on the company's history and the technicality of the NATO watch is the new M2 Pioneer (6451-02) watch. The highlight of this timepiece is undoubtedly the chronograph movement, Cal. Tutima 521, which separates itself with a large sweeping minute hand. This chrono minute hand makes reading the movement quick and easy.Tutima's military roots can be quickly spotted in the robust Kevlar strap and large integrated chronograph buttons with neoprene inlay. These features, along with the M2's 1,000 ft water-restistance, make it a capable watch in any condition, even underwater.duPont REGISTRY CarsDisplaying the minutes is an easily-gripped, bi-directionally rotating bezel with luminous capsules. These capsules, along with the hands, hour markers and chronograph functions, are coated with Super-LumiNova pigments, making the watch easy to read in the darkest of nights.The magnetic-resistant inner workings of the watch are protected by a pure, pearl-blasted titanium case. On the watch's face is sapphire crystal that has anti-reflective treatment on both sides, making the face readable even on the brightest days.Tutima has called back to their military roots for the M2, resulting in a formidable watch that can withstand even the harshest conditions. For more information, be sure to visit Tutima.com or click the button below.More InfoMovement: Automatic chronograph Caliber Tutima 521. Diameter: 30 mm. Height 7.90 mm. 25 jewels. 28,800 vph (4 Hertz). Power reserve when fully wound 44 hours. Rotor antique grey with 18-karat gold seal. Polished screws.Functions: Date display. Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds. Chronograph 60 second counter, 60 minute and 12-hour totalizer. Sweep second and minute counters. Permanent 24-hour display.Case: Pearl-blasted solid pure titanium,. Magnetic field protection. Water-resistant 30 atm. Integrated, large chronograph buttons with neoprene inlay. Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on both sides. Screw-in crown. Screw-down case back. Diameter 46 mm. Height 15.5 mm. Pioneer model: Diameter 46.5 mm. Height 16 mm. Bidirectionally rotating bezel with minute scale and 14 luminescent capsules.Band: Kevlar strap with pure titanium folding clasp or solid pure titanium bracelet with folding clasp. Sponsored by:

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