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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 Caitlin Duffy – October 23, 2015

Orbita: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Orbita Avanti 6 WatchwinderNearly 20 years old, family owned and operated, and made in America, Orbita is a brand built on quality, top technology and value. The company’s innovative designs and proprietary developments in watch winders set it apart from others. Easily one of the brand’s best-selling watch winders is the Avanti Series that can grow as your watch collection grows (versions include 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48 piece boxes). The Avanti 6 Watchwinder – offered in Rotorwind or Programmable versions - is designed to wind six watches and has two drawers for additional storage. The stunning box is created using exotic Macassar wood veneer and genuine carbon fiber trim – resulting in an impressive cabinet that will retain a great look forever. Each of the six winders is individually programmable.Buy Now $4,995 | 1.800.800.4436 | www.Orbita.com Orbita Avanti 48 WatchwinderStanding tall and beautiful as a grand piece of furniture, the luxurious Avanti 48 makes you want to buy more watches. The modular cabinet series is totally customizable to your lifestyle and watch collection – offering an array of choices including winders, biometric safes, pen storage, digital atomic clock, jewelry case and coin displays. Making the cabinet even more alluring is the fact that it has a tempered glass door so your watches are always on display. The door, with invisible Soss brand hinges, is naturally fitted with a concealed lock. The cabinet features carbon fiber trim, and side panels constructed of exotic Brazilian rosewood with a high-gloss finish. The pedestal base is weighted to provide stability. While the cabinet is available in three heights, depending on the number of modules one selects, the most dramatic of all is the Avanti 48 Watchwinder, measuring 65 inches tall.Buy Now $49,995 | 1.800.800.4436 | www.Orbita.com Buy This Issue Now

By Caitlin Duffy – October 22, 2015

Snyper: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Snyper Two Red EditionJust as rugged and imposing as the Snyper One, the Snyper Two offers a more modern and direct instrument appeal. The black carbon fiber dial of the watch is accented by a red flange and red seconds hand. The 50mm case is crafted in stainless steel with black PVD, and is machined from a single block of steel for stealth appeal and pure performance. The screw-down crown, with red target logo engraved on the crown edge, is brushed with red graduation markings. Powered by the self-winding Snyper Caliber F100 Day/Date movement with 48 hours of power reserve, the watch is Swiss made and water resistant to 100 meters. This version is fitted with the Snyper Cigar Lighter Module that is machined in zinc alloy. It offers both lighter and folding cutter function.Buy Now $7,600 for the Snyper Two Red Edition; $800 for the Cigar Lighter Module. | 1.310.402.1530 | www.snyperwatches.com Snyper One VintageJust one look at a Snyper watch, and it is evident that the timepiece is inspired by the performance-oriented equipment of elite forces. The watches are designed to reflect the strength and precision of the world’s best snipers. Designed and assembled in Geneva, Snyper watches feature a unique “add-on” ability. The case side at 9:00 boasts two fixed bars that allow the attachment of Snyper Modules™ equipment such as a lighter or a laser. This 53mm Snyper One – Vintage watch, created in stainless steel with a screw-down crown with target logo engraved on the crown edge – is powered by a self-winding chronograph movement (Snyper Caliber F101). The rugged watch offers day and date, as well as chronograph function. The customized grey PVD rotor – visible through the sapphire crystal caseback – displays the target logo in red. Swiss-made, the watch is water resistant to 10 ATM. This version is fitted with the brand’s Laser Module with LED light function.Buy Now $10,700 for the Snyper One-Vintage watch; $1,300 for the Laser Module. | 1.310.402.1530 | www.snyperwatches.com Buy This Issue Now

By Caitlin Duffy – October 22, 2015

Tutima: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Tutima Grand Flieger Classic ChronographSince its inception, Tutima has been all about precision and performance. This German-made brand, with an all-new state-of-the-art Manufacture in Glashutte, continues in the tradition that made it famous – creating substantial timepieces to exacting standards. Such is the case with the new Grand Flieger Classic Chronograph (Ref. 6402-01). Crafted in stainless steel, this bold beauty is a chronograph with date indication and sub-seconds hand – all situated on the velvet black dial (with red accents) in classic aviation form. The 43mm watch houses the automatic chronograph Tutima Caliber 320 with antique gray rotor, 25 jewels and 44 hours of power reserve. The watch is an officially certified German chronometer. The fluted bezel adds great form to superb function.Buy Now $5,700 | 1.888.462.1927 | www.Tutima.comTutima M2 PioneerA bold chronograph with super legibility, the M2 Pioneer watch is a professional timepiece that is ready to go the distance. The anti-magnetic watch houses the Tutima Caliber 521. The automatic chronograph movement with 25 jewels offers 44 hours of power reserve and displays the date, hour, minute, small seconds and complete chronograph, as well as offering a 24-hour display. The movement is protected from the forces of magnetism thanks to a soft iron inner case. Crafted in pearl-blasted titanium with a solid titanium bracelet, the 46.5mm watch is water resistant to 30 ATM thanks to its screw-in crown and integrated pushbuttons with neoprene inlay. The bi-directional rotating bezel features inserted luminescent capsules, and the watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating for easy readability. It is sold on a titanium bracelet and with an additional Kevlar strap, folding clasp and changing kit.Buy Now $7,500 | 1.888.462.1927 | www.Tutima.com Buy This Issue Now

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By Caitlin Duffy – October 21, 2015

Louis Moinet: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Louis Moinet Derrick GazEpic in its technical and aesthetic presentation, the Louis Moinet Derrick Gaz watch deftly blends the art of high watchmaking, automatons and whimsy. The tourbillon watch replicates the extraction of gas from the ground through a derrick (crafted in sculptured gold and rising up on the left side of the watch). The material then journeys past the constantly moving drill, and along the pipeline (the tourbillon bridge) to the right side of the dial where it is deposited into a valve handle, or tube, and stored in a tank made from polished 3161L stainless steel. Winding the watch turns the valve handle, as if to regulate the energy supply to the watch, while a manometer on the derrick indicates the power reserve for the watch. The watch is powered by a 255-part LM42 movement (designed and built in house), and lives in a patented 47mm Louis Moinet 18-karat gold case. Just two versions – each in an edition of 28 pieces – are available.Buy Now $290,000 | 1.561.212.6812 | www.louismoinet.com Louis Moinet MemorisLast year, Louis Moinet rewrote the history of the chronograph with the discovery that watchmaker Louis Moinet, actually invented the chronograph in 1816 – years before the world had come to believe it had been invented. This powerful realization inspired the brand to build the world-premiere Memoris – wherein the entire chronograph function of the watch resides on the dial side. This means that every function of the monopusher column-wheel chronograph can be viewed as soon as the pusher is pressed. This unique creation required more than 300 new components to be made for the movement, including 147 parts for chronograph. The challenges in bringing the watch to fruition were numerous, including developing a special Energie Plus winding system. The 18-karat rose gold case of the Memoris is also newly developed and consists of more than 50 parts.Buy Now $55,000 | 1.561.212.6812 | www.louismoinet.com Buy This Issue Now

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By Caitlin Duffy – October 21, 2015

Curtis & Co.: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Curtis & Co. Big Time WORLD 50mm 3 Time ZoneKnown for its oversized yet incredibly wearable timepieces, CURTIS & Co. Watches is a brand that delivers function for today’s busy lifestyles, and designs that make us take a moment and enjoy the beauty of the piece. Such is the case with the Big Time World 50mm 3 Time Zone watch. The blue dial of the triple-time zone indication watch is immediately arresting, especially with the Stainless Steel chapter rings that encircle the time indications. Crafted in steel, the watch features a diamond bezel for added appeal. This Swiss quartz watch is offered in three sizes (42mm, 50mm, 57mm) and with either three or four time zone indications. It is water resistant to 30 meters and is sold with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap.Buy Now Starting at $10,000 | 1.619.851.3882 | www.CurtisAndCoWatches.com Curtis & Co. Big Time WORLD 57mm 4 Time ZoneThe Big Time World 57mm 4 Time Zone watch from CURTIS & Co. is a true eye catcher not only thanks to its 57mm size, but also due to the alluring rose gold dial. The inner black carbon fiber subdials indicate time in four global zones. The Swiss quartz watch features a diamond bezel and is water resistant to 30 meters. The hands are luminescent for easy night reading. This watch is also offered in smaller 42mm and 50mm sizes and is sold with a stainless steel bracelet and a silicone strap.Buy Now $12,000 | 1.619.851.3882 | www.CurtisAndCoWatches.com Buy This Issue Now

By Caitlin Duffy – October 20, 2015

Corum: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Corum Dragon & Phoenix Golden BridgeEasily one of the most revered creatures in history is the dragon – known for its fire-breathing powers and mythical strength. Similarly, the Phoenix carries its own mystery and beloved appeal. In this newest hand-engraved Dragon & Phoenix Diamond Golden Bridge watch, Corum deftly embodies the spirit of both. The creatures are crafted of 18-karat rose gold and delicately sculpted to showcase not only their beauty, but also the elegance of the iconic in-line baguette movement that characterizes the Golden Bridge watch. The gold bezel is bedecked with 396 VVS quality Top Wesselton diamonds weighing 4.15 carats. The vertical bridge of the movement displays the balance wheel and tiny gears and wheels that power the entire watch. It is all showcased between two sapphire crystals with anti-reflective coating.Buy Now $120,000 | 1.855.840.0884 | www.Corum.ch Corum Admiral's Cup AC-ONE 45 ChronoCorum is a brand with rich roots associated with sailing. For decades, this brand has created its iconic Corum Admirals Cup watch – known for the nautical pennants on the dial. Now, the brand releases the alluring 45mm AC1-45 Chrono. The stainless steel watch, with angular bezel, is built with a fluted wood dial to emulate the teak of ships’ decks. The flanged outer ring on the dial features the beloved nautical pennants. The hands and markers are coated in SuperLuminova for easy reading and the sapphire crystal is treated with anti-reflective coating to eliminate glare. Water resistant to 300 meters, the watch’s crown is engraved with the Corum key.Buy Now $7,700 | 1.855.840.0884 | www.Corum.ch Buy This Issue Now

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By Caitlin Duffy – October 19, 2015

Cecil Purnell: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Cecil Purnell V18 Tri-Axial World TimeAn all-new invention –making its debut this month – the CP-V18 World Time Tri-Axial watch precisely compensates for errors in timekeeping (due to the effects of gravity) much more precisely than a single axis, or even double-axis tourbillon. The continual motion of the tri-axial escapements on the dial is visually arresting, as well as functional. The alluring manual-wind CP-V18 movement consists of more than 300 parts and offers a three-dimensional moon as well as world time indication. The world time is displayed via a half sphere engraved with the world map centered on the North Pole. This hemisphere makes one revolution in 24 hours and allows one to know the time around the globe thanks to the terrestrial hours engraved on its perimeter. The watch also offers the ability for the wearer to lock in home time (in minutes) on the globe. The caseback displays a map of North America, complete with topography. Part of the Complications collection, it is offered in titanium or rose gold.Buy Now $270,000 | 1.858.222.2354 | www.CecilPurnell.com Cecil Purnell CP-V16 Twin Tourbillon GMTA Swiss haute horlogerie brand that focuses exclusively on tourbillon, Cecil Purnell – now run by third-generation, Jonathan Purnell – regularly pulls out all the stops when it comes to intricate mechanisms. In fact, the nearly 10-year-old brand (with roots dating back nearly 100 years) creates its own in-house calibers and is a micro-manufacturer that produces its own components. The CP-V16 Twin Tourbillon GMT is a grand example of this independent brand’s knowledge and workmanship. The award-winning 383-part caliber features two tourbillon escapements with a contemporary regulating system that ensures the cages regulate one another to offer ever more precise timekeeping. The manual-wind GMT watch, with 70 hours of power reserve, offers easy reading of local and home time, and takes into account daylight savings time.Buy Now $225,000 | 1.858.222.2354 | www.CecilPurnell.com Buy This Issue Now

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By Caitlin Duffy – October 19, 2015

Carl F. Bucherer: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTecIt was just over a year ago that Swiss brand Carl F. Bucherer unveiled its first dive watch to the world – the Patravi ScubaTec. Not only was the highly technical watch incredibly functional, but also it was a beauty in aesthetics and comfort. Since then, the brand has continued to unveil new renditions that make this professional dive watch one of the most sought after lines in the collection. The 18-karat rose gold Patravi ScubaTec is a COSC-certified chronometer with a unidirectional rotating rose gold and ceramic bezel that indicates the first 15 minutes of dive time. The automatic watch, powered by the CFB 1950.1 caliber, is equipped with an automatic helium escape valve and screw-down crown with protectors in blacked titanium. It is water resistant to 500 meters. Fitted with a rubber strap.Buy Now $25,900 | 1.800.395.4306 | www.Carl-F-Bucherer.com Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTecThe TravelTec has been a favorite in the Carl F. Bucherer line up for years, thanks to the functions that answer the demands of today’s busy lifestyles. The GMT watch offers time in three zones with date and chronograph functions. This version is crafted in a 46.6mm stainless steel case with a stainless steel link bracelet. The alluring blue dial is further enhanced with silvered subdial rings and red accents. The watch is powered by the CFB 1901.1 automatic caliber that is a COSC certified chronometer. It offers 42 hours of power reserve and features an anti-reflective sapphire crystal.Buy Now $11,400 | 1.800.395.4306 | www.Carl-F-Bucherer.com Buy This Issue Now

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By Caitlin Duffy – October 15, 2015

B.R.M. Chronographes: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

B.R.M. Model R46-TN-ABLThe Model R46-TN-ABL Racing watch is an intriguing rhapsody in blue and black that catches the eye and captures the attention. The 46mm automatic watch is crafted in titanium and features racing blue coils, hands and calipers against a skeletonized dial that reveals many intricate gears and wheels. The movement parts are designed in Arcap material. The rotor, with special pattern, is made of Fortal HR (a high-tech aluminum with improved strength, density and elasticity) with a tantalum weight. The complex in-house-made movement consists of a double bearing system and offers 48 hours of power reserve, indicated at 6 o’clock on the dial.Buy Now $24,750 | 1.214.231.0144 | www.brm-manufacture.com B.R.M. Model V16-46 Ringmaster WatchBRM is known for its top-notch, auto-inspired watches. The 12-year-old French brand was founded by Bernard Richards, whose initials form the BRM name (along with the letter M for Manufacture). Inspired by the high-tech auto industry, BRM utilizes Nano-technology to build some of the most advanced-looking watches in the industry – watches made of cutting-edge materials and interpreted in bold designs. Such is the case with the Model V16-46 Ringmaster AR watch. Crafted in titanium with black PVD lugs and crown and pushers, the 46mm chronograph – with engine-like cutouts on the dial – features bold red hand and accents. The watch is powered by the ETA Valjoux caliber 7753 that has been modified in house by BRM. The caseback is sapphire for viewing the movement.Buy Now $8,950 | 1.214.231.0144 | www.brm-manufacture.com Buy This Issue Now

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By Caitlin Duffy – October 15, 2015

Audemars Piguet: duPont REGISTRY's 2015 Watch Guide

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore DiverThe Royal Oak Offshore Diver has become an integral part of Audemars Piguet’s Offshore line thanks to its functionality, ease of use and top craftsmanship. The 280-part self-winding watch offers dive-time measurement and date, as well as 60 hours of power reserve. The Mega Tapisserie patterned dial is equipped with an inner bezel with diving scale. Hands and markers are coated in luminesce for easy underwater visibility and the sapphire crystal and caseback is glare proof. Thanks to rubber-clad screw-locked crowns, the watch is water resistant to 300 meters. The monobloc case is crafted in gold. It is finished with a rubber strap for diving. Retail: $19,000Buy Now 1.888.214.6858 | www.AudemarsPiguet.com Audemars Piguet Roual Oak SelfwindingRepresenting the first time Audemars Piguet has combined stainless steel and 18-karat rose gold in a watch, the Royal Oak Selfwinding is an exceptional work of sophistication and craftsmanship. The self-winding watch with date display features a silver-toned dial with the brand’s signature “Grande Tapisserie” pattern. The dial is accented by 18-karat pink gold hands (with luminescent coating) and markers and a pink gold bezel. The 280-part automatic movement offers 60 hours of power reserve and is visible via a sapphire caseback. The bracelet is stainless steel with pink gold links. The watch is water resistant to 50 meters. Retail: $25,600Buy Now 1.888.214.6858 | www.AudemarsPiguet.com Buy This Issue Now

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