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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

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By Jordan Aquistapace – September 20, 2022

The Best Luxury Dress Watches

While the modern-day watch industry presents an infinite number of styles and functions, its key to remember that the best luxury watches began as the ultimate wardrobe accessory. First worn on the wrists of affluent individuals during exclusive occasions, the formal dress watch has since become readily available to the vast population of avid watch collectors. 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. MUST-READ: The Best Luxury Watches To Wear At Monterey Car Week 2022 For those in search of buying a first or new formal watch, we have compiled a list of the best luxury dress watches featuring some incredible pieces that may catch your eye. 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. Arnold & Son Luna Magna Gold Arnold & Son Luna Magna features Arnold & Son’s first three-dimensional moon. With this original luxury dress watch, the Swiss watchmaker with English roots aims to make a lasting impression by presenting the largest rotating moon ever created in relief for a wristwatch. Beneath an off-centered dial at 12 o’clock, which constitutes one of the house’s aesthetic signatures, Arnold & Son has placed a rotating sphere that accurately represents the appearance of the quarters of the moon against a starry backdrop that is more dazzling than a midsummer night sky. Inquire for Pricing Learn More Breitling Premier B25 Datora Breitling Paying homage to three generations of inventors – Léon, Gaston & Willy Breitling – the Premier Datora is the most refined Breitling dress watch with its complete calendar and moon-phase. As Willy Breitling said, the Premier is an “unmistakable stamp of impeccable taste”. This latest generation of Premier chronographs brings its timeless elegance back to life, and showcases Breitling’s highest level of watchmaking thanks to a range of iconic Premier complications: the Chronograph, the Duograph and the Datora. Price: $13,500 Learn More Cartier Santos-Dumont Cartier The Santos dress watch was conceived by Louis Cartier in 1904 to help aviators tell time mid-flight. Since then, this pioneering wristwatch has become an icon, defined by its geometric dial, harmoniously curved horns and signature exposed screws. Santos-Dumont watch, large model, high autonomy quartz movement (~ 6 years). 18K rose gold (750/1000) case, beaded crown set with a cabochon-shaped sapphire, satin-brushed silver dial with sunray effect, Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. Price: $12,100 Learn More H.Moser Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Lime H.Moser In a 40 mm steel case with an automatic movement, the Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Lime Green combines the classic elegance of a 3-hand dress watch with a perfectly balanced aesthetic and striking charisma. At the heart of the 40 mm steel case beats the HMC 200 automatic calibre. This movement, entirely designed, developed and produced in-house, is equipped with a regulating organ manufactured by H. Moser & Cie.'s sister company, Precision Engineering AG, and comprises a double hairspring, instantly identifiable thanks to the purple seconds hand and to the blue balance bridge. Price: $26,000 Learn More IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Chronograph 39 MB&F The Portofino Chronograph 39 combines the characteristic Portofino design with a touch of sportiness in a compact case size of 39 millimeters. Since it was first presented in 1984, the Portofino line has established itself as one of IWC Schaffhausen’s most loved dress watch collections. The secret of its sustained success lies in the reduced, classically elegant design. It can be identified by its minimalist round case with straight lugs, appliquéd indices and Roman numerals, and slender feuille hands. Price: $6,100 Learn More Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Swatch The Reverso Tribute revives the codes of the first Reverso born in 1931. Continually reinvented without compromising its identity, the trapezoidal applied indexes echo the form of the Dauphine hands, creating a modern interpretation of the original dress watch. The Reverso Tribute houses an outstanding range of complications: from simple to the most complex, displayed from one side and beyond. Price: $11,400 Learn More MB&F Legacy Machine LM Split Escapement MB&F In 2019, MB&F introduced a new limited edition of 33 pieces in grade 5 titanium, with a spectacular green CVD-treated dial. The sun-ray dial finish catches the light from alternating angles, constantly changing between blue and green hues – adding a more contemporary edition to the series of dress watches. Price: $77,000 Learn More NOMOS Glashütte Rose Gold Neomatik 39 NOMOS A large watch for those with big ideas: The NOMOS bestseller Metro in a case of 18 karat gold, equipped with the automatic NOMOS caliber DUW 3001. This keeps the dress watch beautifully slender and guarantees the highest precision. The maximum in style and elegance for the wrist, designed by Mark Braun. Price: $10,920 Learn More Patek Philippe 5205R Rolex Annual Calendar Reference 5205, with its day/date/month apertures arranged along the arc of a circle, was launched in 2010 as two white gold versions. In 2022, Patek Philippe revisits this model in an original and contemporary color. The case is distinguished by its concave bezel, its hollowed flanks and its skeletonized lugs. This refined dress watch is entirely hand-polished by the artisans of the Manufacture. The olive green dial is enlivened by a sunburst motif and by a black gradient around the rim. The day/date/month apertures in the upper part ensure perfect readability of the Annual Calendar indications, with a rose gold frame at 12 o’clock accentuating the most important item of information, the date. Price: $55,590 Learn More Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Self-Winding Vacheron Constantin A name and a date evoking an iconic model by Vacheron Constantin dating from 1956. This modern, elegant and relaxed dress watch collection with its resolutely cosmopolitan style expresses its personality through the contrast between the classic dial and the daring case. The latter is notably inspired by the Maltese cross-shaped emblem of the Maison that is also picked up on the openworked pink gold oscillating weight. Price: $23,100 Learn More

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 20, 2022

Bell & Ross Releases The New BR 05 GMT White

Derived from aeronautical on-board instruments, Bell & Ross watches have precision and readability in their DNA. While all types of watches are celebrated by the passionate community of collectors and enthusiasts, the GMT stands out as one of the most popular functions in the luxury timepiece industry. Born from then sky, the collection of Bell & Ross watches incorporate inspiration and technology from aviation. Bell & Ross is proud to take its next long-distance journey with the New BR 05 GMT, featuring an eye-catching white dial. The BR 05 takes shape in Bell & Ross’ iconic 41mm square case design crafted from satin-finished and polished steel. Beneath its 24-hour inner bezel lies a pristine white dial, highlighting its GMT hand in a vibrant red finish. The clean look of the dial configuration neatly displays the BR 05’s hours, minutes, second 24-hour time zone, and date functions. MUST-READ: The New Bell & Ross BR 05 Diamond Watch Establishing itself as the perfect everyday tool watch, the BR 05 GMT White includes a BR-CAL.325 automatic movement that operates under a 100-meter water resistance. A transparent backcase allows for a closer look at the inner workings of the movement, visible through a sport-inspired oscillating wheel. Showcasing its versatility as a true luxury sport model, Bell & Ross offers the BR 05 GMT White on a matching stainless-steel bracelet or a comfortable black rubber strap. The new Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT White is currently available through an authorized dealer starting at $5,000. 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: Bell & Ross

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 19, 2022

Zenith Reveals The Chronomaster Open With A Fresh Blue Dial

Introducing a new dial design to the Chronomaster Open Collection, Zenith lets the beauty of its movement do the talking. Along with styling luxury timepieces in precious metals that showcase vibrant dial finishes, modern watch design continues to draw creative inspiration from the inner workings of each piece. For the passionate professionals at Zenith, the coveted El Primero movement presents an intricate construction that deserves to be staged front and center. Zenith is proud to announce the release of its newest Chronomaster Open variation, featuring a bright blue dial that is sure to capture the attention of any collector or enthusiast. The Chronomaster Open shapes itself in a 39.5mm stainless steel case, sealed to withstand an impressive 100-meter water resistance. Beneath its polished smooth bezel lies a blue-toned sunray dial with two different-colored sub-dials and an hesalite counter. MUST-READ: Zenith Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month With The Special-Edition Chronomaster Original Pink Visible from an open window at its 9 o’clock position, the Chronomaster reveals the regulating organ and escapement of the movement. The high-frequency heartbeat is powered by Zenith’s legendary El Primero 3604, an automatic movement that includes hours and minutes, small seconds, a central chronograph, a 60-minute counter, and 60-second counter functions. Completing the elegant look to its sports model chronograph, Zenith adds a matching stainless steel bracelet with polished center links. The new blue dial Zenith Chronomaster Open is currently available through an authorized dealer with a price tag of $10,000. 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: Zenith

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 17, 2022

Assouline x Audemars Piguet Release The New 'Royal Oak: F...

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet teams up with Assouline to cover the full story. In the modern-day luxury watch world, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is recognized as one of the most desirable timepiece models in the industry. While collectors now jump at the opportunity to get their hands on any new or vintage reference, the Royal Oak has not always been perceived as the brand staple that it is today. Telling the tale of its journey to stardom, Assouline is proud to partner with Audemars Piguet on a special edition publication celebrating the Royal Oak’s 50th Anniversary. The luxury publishing house presents ‘Royal Oak: From Iconoclast To Icon’ written by Bill Prince, a 296-page timeline documenting the complete history of the iconic watch and the values that both brands share. MUST-READ: Audemars Piguet Reveals The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar In Blue Ceramic Although the book covers the dramatic rise of the Royal Oak after pushing the boundaries of watch design in 1972, it also features new archival materials uncovered by Audemars Piguet. The layers of informative text are illustrated with imagery from six decades of groundbreaking art, architecture, fashion, music, and cultural history. Prince highlights “Generation Royal Oak” watch connoisseurs with celebrity cameos like Kevin Hart, Bjarke Ingels, Elle Macpherson, Mark Ronson, Serena Williams, and Ning Zetao. Perfect for any watch collector or enthusiast, the all-new Assouline x Audemars Piguet ‘Royal Oak: From Iconoclast To Icon’ book is currently available for $250 by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. SHOP NOW

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 15, 2022

TAG Heuer Adds Three New Colorful Formula 1 Chronographs ...

TAG Heuer is shaking up its popular Formula 1 collection with three stylish models in fresh, energetic colors evocative of the racetrack. Motorsport-inspiration finds its way into TAG Heuer’s lineup of luxury tool watches as they continue to present examples that fit in perfectly at any racetrack. The Formula 1 Collection offers a modern take on the classic chronograph that began TAG Heuer’s involvement in competitive automotive racing. TAG Heuer is proud to welcome three new playful Formula 1 chronographs, featuring vivid green, yellow, and red color variations. These statement quartz sports watches authentically capture the spirit of the first TAG Heuer Formula 1 pieces from the 1980s, which were celebrated for their cool colors and character. MUST-READ: Zenith Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month With The Special-Edition Chronomaster Original Pink Each new Formula 1 Chronograph presents itself in a robust 43mm case made from fine-brushed stainless steel, with a material-matching black PVD tachymeter fixed bezel. While choice in color depends on taste and personality, the sunray dial displays the watch’s functions with contrasting black ‘azurage’ sub-dials. The three dub-dial counters include a permanent second indicator at 3 o’clock, an hour chronograph counter at 6 o’clock, and a minute chronograph counter at 9 o’clock. A covered backcase showcases an intricate checkered flag engraving with TAG Heuer’s legendary logo at the center. Adding a sport-inspired look and feel, TAG Heuer offers each variation on a color-matching rubber strap with a fine-brushed steel pin buckle. The new colorful versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph are now available through an authorized dealer for $1,850. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. TAG Heuer Source: TAG Heuer

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 15, 2022

Zenith Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month With The Sp...

Available only during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October and with a portion of sales proceeds directly benefitting the organization. As trends continue to play a role within the watch world, renowned brands dedicate a portion of their collections to showcase their talents while bringing awareness to important world issues. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the passionate horologists at Zenith are supporting Susan G. Komen with a special-edition Chronomaster Original. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister that she would end the disease that claimed Susan’s life, Komen is committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. The all-new Zenith Chronomaster Original Pink features a classic 38mm stainless-steel case design sealed to ensure an accurate water resistance level of 50-meters. MUST-READ: The Top 10 Best Richard Mille Watches Ever Created A striking pink metallic sunray dial beautifully showcases the Chronomaster Original’s array of functions. Delivering power to the piece is Zenith’s iconic El Primero 3600 automatic movement, capable of holding a power reserve minimum of 60 hours. Zenith complements the Chronomaster Original with a polished center link stainless-steel bracelet and folding clasp. The watch will be available only during the annual international Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign from October 1 to October 31, exclusively from Zenith’s physical and online boutiques. Dedicating 20% of proceeds to Susan G. Komen and the fight against breast cancer, the Zenith Chronomaster Original Pink is set to release with a price tag of $10,000. 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: Zenith Watches

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 07, 2022

Grand Seiko's New SLGH013 Celebrates Japan's Seasonal Cha...

The first continuous production model to incorporate Grand Seiko's ever-brilliant steel. Nowadays, watchmakers incorporate a story or creative inspiration behind the design of a luxury timepiece. Along with character, a watch's personality holds the ability to connect with an end-user on a deeper level than a common wristwatch. The creative team at Grand Seiko implements this approach into its collection, focusing its dial design around different aspects of nature and the seasons. Grand Seiko is proud to present the all-new SLGH013 as part of its Heritage Collection 44GS, featuring a design that portrays the seasonal transition from winter to spring. The new SLGH013 showcases a subtle 40mm case made from Ever-Brilliant Steel, high-grade steel with a bright appearance and high level of corrosion resistance. MUST-READ: Girard-Perregaux Adds A New Green Dial Laureato To Its Collection The dial takes on a light blue texturized finish that represents snow melting in Spring on Mount Iwate. The one-of-a-kind design accurately depicts the seasonal change from the 2,038-meter-high peak that overlooks the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, where all Grand Seiko mechanical models are made. Delivering power to the SLGH013 is Grand Seiko’s in-house 9SA5 Hi-Beat 36000 automatic movement, capable of holding an 80-hour power reserve while unworn. The SLGH013 comes fit on an ever-brilliant steel bracelet with a matching folding clasp. The all-new Grand Seiko SLGH013 is currently available through an authorized dealer with a price tag of $9,500. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. Grand Seiko Source: Grand Seiko

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 07, 2022

Girard-Perregaux Adds A New Green Dial Laureato To Its Co...

A flash of color guaranteed to catch the eye in verdant brilliance. For most avid watch enthusiasts, the ability to identify luxury timepieces in the wild comes easy because of prior knowledge and the willingness to learn more about the subject. Although the average Joe may not know reference numbers and calibers, the appreciation for a beautiful watch dial seems to be the cross road between each side of the spectrum. The horologists at Girard-Perregaux operate with the understanding that its clientele is made up of veteran watch collectors, along with newcomers drawn by the attention of a specific timepiece. Girard-Perregaux is proud to showcase the new Laureato Green as its head-turning variation following the ongoing trend of green dials. MUST-READ: Makes And Movements: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera x Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon Aston Martin Edition The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green features a 42mm stainless steel case with its notorious octagonal fixed bezel, sealed to a withstand an impressive 100-meter water resistance. A sunray green ‘Cloud de Paris’ pattern dial acts as its attention-grabbing characteristic. The dial adds contrast using ‘baton’ type black PVD indexes and hands that decipher its time/date functions. On the backcase is a clear sapphire window that displays the inner workings of the movement, with engravings on the outer portion that signify the special release from Girard-Perregaux. An in-house GP01800-2035 self-winding movement powers the Laureato, holding a lengthy 54-hour power reserve from its 191-piece construction. Highlighting an elegant touch on its most popular sport model, Girard-Perregaux fits the new Laureato on a satin stainless steel bracelet with polished center links. The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green is currently available through an authorized dealer with a price tag of $14,300. 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: Girard-Perregaux

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 02, 2022

The Top 10 Hublot Watches Ever Created

With so many options to choose from, here are our top 10 Hublot models. With a collection of luxury timepieces that are offered in an array of styles to fit the lifestyle of any watch collector, Hublot continues its reign as an industry leader in its growing industry. Showcasing the beauty and functionality of its lineup, the Swiss watchmaker surrounds itself with a family of brand ambassadors that also take pride in being the best in their own areas of expertise. Alongside its family of prominent individuals, many popular Hublot watches come as collaboration examples with other legendary brands like Ferrari. MUST-READ: The Top 10 Best Richard Mille Watches Ever Created Since its humble beginnings in 1980, Hublot accumulated an incredible portfolio of exquisite examples that still hold significance as highly-desirable pieces. Asking ourselves "What is the best Hublot watch?", we compile a list of the ten best Hublot watches of all time, featuring milestone models and limited-edition collaborations that will forever go down in Hublot history. As we take a deep dive into Hublot's archive of automatic watches, we also discover the most collectible Hublot watches as well as the best investment Hublot watches. Shop Hublot’s collection of classic and modern timepieces by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and Top 10 list specials. SHOP HUBLOT WATCHES Don't forget to follow the duPont REGISTRY Watch Instagram. MP-05 “LAFERRARI” Hublot The best Hublot x Ferrari watch to buy: The MP-05 "LaFerrari" was developed - in technical and design terms - entirely in parallel with the car, alongside the Ferrari teams. They share a number of common points. Able to boast no fewer than 637 components for the movement, which is also equipped with a Tourbillon, as well as a power reserve of approximately 50 days thanks to its 11 barrels, arranged in a line just like a spinal column and interconnected so that they do not each discharge in turn but support each other, this watch is closer to being a concept watch. Retail Price: $300,000 BIG BANG INTEGRAL TOURBILLON HIGH JEWELERY Hublot The Big Bang Integral Tourbillon High Jewelery brings together in one piece everything that defines the identity and distinction of the brand: its automatic tourbillon calibre, which was fully designed and manufactured in-house as a Hublot skeleton movement; its spectacular architecture set with 484 baguette-cut diamonds, totaling 31 carats; its fully integrated aesthetics from the case to the strap; and its 100% visible mechanics on the dial side thanks to the sapphire. Retail Price: $685,000 MP-09 TOURBILLON BI-AXIS Hublot The Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis watch beats to the rhythm of the fine watchmaking calibre HUB9009.H1.RA, a mechanical movement with manual-winding featuring a 5-day power reserve. It also features a bi-axial tourbillon that undertakes a complete rotation per minute for the first axis and a rotation every 30 seconds for the second. This means that the dynamic movement—immediately perceptible—of this double tourbillon frame has an appearance that is as fascinating as it is fun. Retail Price: $200,000 BIG BANG UNICO FULL BAGUETTE KING GOLD RAINBOW Hublot Like a summer sky after a storm, the Big Bang Unico Full Baguette King Gold Rainbow is embodied in a rainbow of brightly coloured gemstones on a backdrop of 18ct pink gold. When scarlet blends into fuchsia to become ultraviolet, a tiny bit Klein blue, turquoise, then sky, the green is shaded in chlorophyll to become soft, seize upon a vibrant yellow and blossoms in a warm orange. In an invisible closed setting, 290 precious and fine gemstones draw an audacious, vibrant and joyful spectrum around the dial where the House’s iconic movement is revealed. Retail Price: $348,000 SPIRIT OF BIG BANG SAPPHIRE Richard Mille Following the example of the All Black concept, which became an unmissable trend, the transparency took the Hublot collections by storm. After the MP-05 “LaFerrari” Sapphire, the Big Bang Unico Sapphire, it’s now the turn of the emblematic barrel-shaped case of the Spirit of Big Bang to become transparent. When the decoration of your watch becomes invisible, the secrets of its architecture and its movement are revealed directly to your gaze. Retail Price: $153,000 BIG BANG TOURBILLON SAMUEL ROSS Hublot Combining an ancient, organic material (granite) with a modern, manmade one (steel), Samuel Ross created his own ‘Fusion’, uniting past and present in a production process that involved both traditional hand-finishing and cutting-edge machining. The deceptively simple, industrial form of the 40cm high artwork has now been reinterpreted in the 44mm Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross – Ross’s first wristwatch collaboration with Hublot. Ross’s signature use of colour and love of stark geometry and urban design, come together with the innovation and precision that prevail in the work of both Ross and Hublot. Retail Price: $116,000 CLASSIC FUSION TAKASHI MURAKAMI SAPPHIRE RAINBOW Hublot Hublot and Takashi Murakami unveil the second timepiece of their collaboration: the Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow. This new watch takes the smiling flower, the iconic theme of the Japanese artist’s work, and transforms it into a whirlwind of transparency and color. 12 colorful petals rotate around this face, and their polychromatic effect is achieved by setting 487 stones representing the colors of the rainbow: rubies, pink sapphires, amethysts, blue sapphires, tsavorites, yellow and orange sapphires. Retail Price: $106,000 HUBLOT BIG BANG MP-11 Hublot The absolute transparency of the new Big Bang MP-11, limited to 200 pieces, is juxtaposed with its chromatic backside, shaped from transparent sapphire crystal. The leader in large scale machining of sapphire, the hardest and most resistant material after diamond, Hublot is taking the crystalline case to new heights by endowing it with curves that follow the contour of the movement’s cylinders. Retail Price: $116,000 BIG BANG SANG BLEU II Hublot Even more disruptive, the Big Bang Sang Bleu II channels the creative inspiration of Maxime Plescia-Büchi into its three-dimensional angles and edges. The motif spans the case, cutting into its hexagonal bezel, and carving into the sapphire crystal, juxtaposed against the hands with their geometric lines, and moulded onto the interchangeable bracelet. The dial plays with transparency, allowing glimpses of the Unico movement. It is feat of construction, almost architectural in scope, in a 45-mm Hublot yellow gold case. Retail Price: $47,300 HUBLOT BIG BANG FERRARI 1000 GP Hublot The special edition Big Bang represents the present and future of Scuderia Ferrari. With a diameter of 45 mm, its case is created from carbon ceramic. This material is both incredibly hard and extremely durable, and there is a reason for this: it is exactly the same as that used for the car brake discs. This cutting-edge technology was developed by Hublot jointly with Scuderia Ferrari. This second version is fitted with a woven strap made from SuperFabric® as well as a second leather strap made from embossed black Schedoni leather with black top stitching on a black rubber base. Retail Price: $52,600 Source: Hublot

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By Jordan Aquistapace – September 01, 2022

Discover The New URWERK Geneve UR-100V UltraViolet Watch

The UR-100 Collection welcomes its newest member with a vibrant new design. Although luxury timepieces embody their own personalities, they are further differentiated with vibrant finishes that attract attention from all angles. While any of URWERK’s UR-100 models stand out as head-turning pieces, the brand continues to find new ways with an extensive color palette. URWERK Geneve is proud to announce the UR-100V UltraViolet as the newest addition to its family of UR-100 variations. At the end of the visible color spectrum, this magnificent purple shade is perceptible and aesthetically pleasing to the human eye. The UR-100V UltraViolet takes shape in a unique 41mm case design made from Violet DLC sand-blasted titanium, with a 12 o’clock positioned crown that operates the functions and settings of the watch. MUST-READ: Audemars Piguet Reveals The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar In Blue Ceramic Under the sapphire crystal lies Urwerk’s complex dial configuration, beautifully indicating the satellite hours, minutes, rotational distance at the equator, orbital distance, hour, and minute functions. Beating beneath the dome of the UR-100V is the new URWERK Calibre 12.02 with its three-satellite time display. A transparent caseback showcases the inner workings of the movement, with a honeycomb-style oscillating weight that rotates while being worn. URWERK fits the new UR-100V UltraViolet with a bright white rubber strap and folding clasp that contrasts against its dark purple case design. The new URWERK Geneve UR-100V UltraViolet is currently available through an authorized dealer with a price tag of $56,000. 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: URWERK Geneve

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