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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 21, 2020

Top Timepieces To Gift For The Holiday Season

The holiday season is just around the corner, which means trying to shop for the loved ones in your life. As a watch enthusiast, there are countless options for unique and exquisite luxury timepieces. We are making the job of shopping for a watch collector easier with the Best Watches for the Holidays special. A compiled list of the seasons' best watches brought to you by some of the most well-known manufacturers. This special should help free up some holiday shopping for the rest of the family. Click any of the links below to shop the styles and brands featured in this holiday special. Arnold & Son Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon Gold $35,000 Shop Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon is the quintessence of refinement, with its rich textural variation and the generous 29 mm diameter aperture looming over the dial that houses the shimmering 18-carat gold engraved moon floating in a blue guilloché night starry sky. Audemars Piguet Audemars Royal Oak Offshore Self-Winding Chronograph $37,300 Shop Audemars Piguet The watch’s black ceramic case is enhanced by a green ceramic bezel, a smoked green “Méga Tapisserie” dial decorated with Arabic numerals and a green textured rubber strap. Breitling Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 $10,990 Shop Breitling The classic Navitimer features a generous 46 mm diameter accentuating its presence on the wrist and enhancing the originality of its design, while optimizing the readability of the dial and the circular aviation slide rule. Eberhard & Co. Eberhard & Co. Chrono 4 $8,337 Shop Eberhard & Co. Chrono 4 is the first chronograph in the history of watchmaking whosecounters are arranged in one row. It’s a genuine innovation both aestheticallyand functionally, and it’s a real revolution also from a technical point of view. Sofar, the world has never seen a dial whose minute, hour, 24-hour and small-second counters were arranged horizontally abreast of one another. Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold $39,900 Shop Hublot The Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold features the recent patented technology, creating Magic Gold, which features the sparkle while staying scratch resistant. The watch is also equipped with Hublot's in-house Unico movement, which can be seen from the transparent dial and case back. IWC IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Spitfire $6,500 Shop IWC IWC presents a Pilot's Chronograph with a movement from the 69000-calibre family, housed in a reduced case size with a diameter of 41 millimetres. The IWC-manufactured 69380 calibre is a rugged chronograph movement with a classic column wheel design. Jacob & Co. Jacob & Co. Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti Baguette $1,000,000 Shop Jacob & Co. With its painstakingly hand-decorated and hand-assembled 832 components, the Twin Turbo Furious is a true Grand Complication Masterpiece that offers a singular combination of ultra-high-end mechanisms, all exclusive to Jacob & Co. MB&F MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual EVO $167,000 Shop MF&B The Legacy Machine Perpetual, the award-winning and convention-breaking perpetual calendar conceived for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell, gains a new level of liberation with the LM Perpetual EVO. Omega Omega Speedmaster "Silver Snoopy Award" $9,600 Shop Omega The 42 mm case in stainless steel is presented on a blue nylon fabric strap, which features the trajectory of the Apollo 13 mission on the embossed lining. The silver dial has blue PVD angle-shaped hour markers and hands, as well as an embossed silver Snoopy medallion on the blue subdial at 9 o’clock. Panerai Panerai Submersible Carbotech $17,400 Shop Panerai The Carbotech™ case, crown-protecting device and unidirectional rotating bezel ensure extreme lightness and resistance. Carbotech™ has an uneven, matt black appearance, which varies according the cutting of the material: the result is that each watch is unique. Patek Philippe Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5168G $38,557 Shop Patek Philippe The very embodiment of modern sporty-chic, the men’s white gold “Jumbo” Aquanaut reasserts its young, dynamic style in a new khaki green design. This audacious choice of color evokes a sense of adventure and far horizons. The rounded octagonal case and bezel combines polished and satin finishes. Richard Mille Richard Mille RM 27-04 $1,050,000 Shop Richard Mille The case is made from a brand new material exclusive to Richard Mille: TitaCarb®. It is a high-performance polyamide that has been reinforced with up to 38.5% carbon fibre by the teams at Richard Mille and at its loyal partner, Biwi SA. Thanks to this injection of carbon, TitaCarb® offers an exceptional tensile strength of 370 MPa, (3,700 kg/cm2). Roger Dubuis Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Sottozero $173,500 Shop Roger Dubuis The skeleton single flying tourbillon is part of the highest complication in the world of Haute Horlogerie. Fans of fine mechanics can enjoy an incredible transparent view of the new RD508SQ hand-wound caliber with power-reserve indicator and the signature black Astral Skeleton. The flying tourbillon at 7 o’clock is rimmed by speedometer-like seconds counters enhanced with automobile-inspired pointers, while the multi-colored power-reserve indicator represents a cool nod to racing-car cockpit fuel gauge. Rolex Rolex Sky-Dweller $40,000 Shop Rolex An elegant watch for frequent travellers, the Sky-Dweller displays the time in two time zones simultaneously and has an annual calendar. The reference time, in 24-hour format, is shown via an off-centre disc, and the local time is read using conventional centre hands. The annual calendar, named Saros, automatically differentiates between 30- and 31-day months. Tudor Tudor Pelagos $4,575 Shop Tudor A magnificent example of a tool watch and the symbol of a lifestyle made up of aquatic adventures, Tudor Pelagos is one of the most complete traditional mechanical divers’ watches on the market. In 2015, this emblematic model has been updated with a movement manufactured by TUDOR and an additional color combination, a reference to the most glorious period in the history of the brand’s divers’ watches. Ulysse Nardin Ulysse Nardin Blast 45mm $46,000 Shop Ulysse Nardin

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 14, 2020

Makes And Movements: Land Rover Defender 110 By Fusion Mo...

Exotic cars and fine handcrafted timepieces complement each other in a similar way that salt and pepper do. They just work. In many cases, watch manufacturers create pieces that tailor to the automotive industry and even specific cars altogether. Makes and Movements will be selecting spectacular supercars available through duPont Registry and pairing them with current or pre-released watches. The diversity of both the vehicles and timepieces will shed light on different brands and help educated on new areas of each industry. Land Rover Defender 110 By Fusion Motors The Land Rover Defender was first introduced to the world in the 1980s as a British four-wheel drive off-road vehicle. Some of the Defenders since being produced have survived all these years and are being restored to their original condition. Although the design and styling will be forever timeless, there are some areas that the Land Rover could use some love. More specifically, the interior as well as the powertrain, and Fusion Motors of Los Angeles, California knows exactly how to fix that. The company operates with a fundamental philosophy of bespoke expertise, exemplifying craftsmanship, and trailblazing design. Fusion Motors continues to perfect the recipe for the best Land Rover Defender 110 builds using comfortable custom interior options and a 430hp Corvette LS3 crate engine, to bring the 1992 chassis back to life. Along with the most obvious changes, Fusion Motors also fits each build with modern amenities such as an upgraded sound system, air conditioning, heated seats, etc. The Defender by Land Rover will continue to be a collector’s example, but with the updated goodies by Fusion Motors, it is a chassis that can also enjoy the road without a worry. Why To Buy The Land Rover Defender 110 by Fusion Motors incorporates all of the nostalgic design styling of a classic off-road 4x4 paired with modern day comfort and performance options. The build is truly one of a kind, offering a complete build without the hassle and of trying to source and create an example of your own from the ground up. This is the best of both worlds for any enthusiast looking to get the maximum out of a Land Rover that was originally produced in 1992, making it a modern day collector's build example. View Fusion Motors Land Rover Defender 110 For Sale Eberhard & Company Scafograf 300 Eberhard & Company continues to operate as a luxury hand-crafted timepiece manufacturer, since its beginning in 1887. The inspiration to master the sense of timekeeping using current technology and design with a desire to move forward is the way that Eberhard & Co. structured its process. The drive to continuously adapt to the world around the industry is something that transfers into the automotive world. Whether it is a luxury watch or a high-end vehicle, satisfaction for the past does not end when a new model is released but instead celebrated as a milestone on the timeline of a never ending journey of producing a quality product. In the 1950s, the world was intrigued by the idea of the sea and exploring the mysterious depths. It was also a time when Eberhard & Co. presented the public with the original Scafograf collection, the model dedicated to the pursuit of an adventure of land, sea, and any other elements that stood in its way. The model continues its legacy seven decades later with the 2020 Eberhard & Co. Scafograf 300, a 43mm stainless-steel self-winding diver’s watch. A luminescent dial fitted with a helium escape chamber and 300m water resistance makes this piece a functional tool for daily use. The classic styling of the Scafograf paired with either the black rubber strap or matching steel bracelet can be dressed for all occasions. Why To Buy The configurator for the Porsche Design Sports Chronograph is the best option for a custom timepiece because it gives the customer the ability to spec the perfect watch for their intended use. The platform has the means to create timepieces that can be dressed up or down while still celebrating a specific Porsche or the brand heritage as a whole. It is the perfect addition to any Porsche owner or enthusiast's collection. Shop Eberhard & Co. Scafograf 300

By Jordan Aquistapace – November 18, 2020

Top 10 Automotive Inspired Watches

Watches have always played a key role in the automotive industry. A tool for drivers as well as a platform for manufacturers to collaborate. The uniqueness of design and functions allow for any auto enthusiast to find the perfect watch to represent what they love about motorsports. The difficulty in choosing that kind of timepiece is the endless amount of companies and references that deliver examples in the vast majority of classes. The biggest differentiator is the price, with watches starting under a thousand dollars and reaching a million. It's almost like a staircase that every watch enthusiast hopes to climb, upgrading, and obtaining more exclusive pieces along the way. Our top ten list this week reflects that metaphorical staircase, displaying automotive-inspired watches from least to most expensive. Autodromo Intereuropa $1,250 The Intereuropa watch takes its name from the Coppa Intereuropa race for sporting coupes held at Monza from 1949-1964 as a support race for the Italian Grand Prix.Exquisite alloy-bodied berlinettas by the likes of Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia were campaigned by gentleman drivers at the Coppa Intereuropa. Shop Now Ferro Distinct 3.0 Gold Edition $4,900 The Distinct 3.0 Gold Edition Inspired by vintage Le Mans race. With an unmatched level of sophistication, the Distinct 3.0 Gold Edition is sure to captivate even the most discerning watch collector with its retro-inspired, timeless design, and it's even waterproof up to a dizzying 30 meters so you know it'll last. Shop Now Porsche Design 1919 Chronotimer Flyback $6,350 The Chronotimer brings lightweight construction to the wrist with the use of high-tech titanium, guaranteeing maximum comfort. Titanium is around 40 percent lighter than steel and has been key to race car engine construction for several decades. The new Porsche Design Werk 01.200 chronograph with flyback function and black P-icon rotor was also inspired by motorsports. Shop Now TAG Heuer X Grand Prix De Monaco Historique $7,050 This Monaco is a 1000 pieces limited-edition, celebrating the partnership with the GPHM (Grand Prix Historique de Monaco). This Monaco stands out even more from the crowd with an exclusive red sunray dial, the iconic square box from the Monaco collection, and our in-house Heuer 02 movement with a 80 h power reserve, visible from the saphire case back. Shop Now Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph Bentley Edition $8,500 This Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley celebrates Breitling’s partnership with one of the great names in luxury motoring. It features a 42 mm stainless steel case. It has a British racing green dial with contrasting black small seconds and 30-minute chronograph counters that indicate the Manufacture mechanical movement inside. Shop Now Rolex Cosmograph Daytona $13,150 An iconic model introduced in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona was designed to meet the needs of racing drivers. Fitted with a tachymetric bezel and a high-performance mechanical movement developed and manufactured by Rolex, this chronograph is legendary for its reliability: it is the instrument of choice for measuring time intervals and determining average speeds. Shop Now IWC Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun Ceratanium $14,600 Ceratanium® was developed by IWC and combines the advantages of titanium and ceramic in a single material. Based on a titanium alloy, the patented material is as light and rigid as titanium itself but at the same time as hard, wear-free and scratch-resistant as ceramic. Other compelling features are its skin-friendliness, high corrosion-resistance and striking matte black colour. Shop Now Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico $29,400 Hublot's partnership with Ferrari allows for unique collaboration collections such as the Big Bang Ferrari Unico. The idea behind the design is to incorporate the attention to detail as well as premium materials just as Ferrari does at the factory in Maranello, Italy. Shop Now Richard Mille RM 11-03 $191,500 Since the brand’s debut, Richard Mille watches have distilled performance in an unparalleled range of areas. To appreciate this, one need look no further than the RM 011. In terms of design, of materials used, of its details, its movement and its extraordinary adaptability, this piece embodies everything the brand stands for. Shop Now Jacob & Co. TT Bugatti La Montre Noire $1,000,000 Jacob & Co. is introducing the one-off TwinTurbo Furious Bugatti La Montre Noire. Encased in 18K black gold and set with natural black baguette-cutsapphires, resulting in a unique all-black aesthetic, this timepiece channels the spirit of both remarkable cars, combining the grand complication of the Twin Turbo Furious with the singular history of La Voiture Noire. Shop Now

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 19, 2020

Makes and Movements: Ferrari F8 Tributo x Hublot Big Bang...

Exotic cars and fine handcrafted timepieces complement each other in a similar way that salt and pepper do, they just work. In many cases, watch manufacturers create pieces that tailor to the automotive industry and even specific cars altogether. Our new special Makes and Movements, will be selecting spectacular supercars available through DuPont Registry and pairing them with current or pre-released watches. The diversity of both the vehicles and timepieces will shed light on different brands and help educated on new areas of each industry. 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Ferrari and Hublot have a very close relationship. Where Formula 1 Ferrari Team drivers are sporting timepieces with the prancing horse proudly displayed on the dials. The new Ferrari F8 Tributo is described by the Italian manufacturer as a “celebration of excellence”. Ferrari released the newly designed supercar with the intent that the body's aerodynamics compliments the performance of the 710-horsepower 8-cylinder twin-turbo motor. This paired with the newest dynamic control technology makes for a more enjoyable driving experience. The Side Slip Control system is the extra bit of reassurance that allows the F8 Tributo to be pushed to its limits both on and off track. For the days that it makes an appearance on the track, the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer system has the ability to be present while the vehicle is in race mode. Inside the Ferrari F8 Tributo, is an entirely redesigned cockpit. The standard seats have been constructed to enhance a driver-oriented style with a variety of material and color options. The classic Ferrari steering wheel has also been altered with newly mounted controls ensuring that hands never leave the wheel. Although Ferrari represents itself as a driver's experience, they have not left out the individuals that are enjoying the passenger seat. The F8 Tributo features an optional new 7-inch infotainment display, giving some control to the passenger while experiencing the performance of the new Italian supercar. The Ferrari configurator allows the F8 Tributo to be customized exactly to the liking of each potential buyer. The wide array of exterior color codes and interior options allow the potential to create a vehicle that will match one of Hublot's Big Bang Ferrari Edition watches. Why To Buy The 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo is a great buy for anyone looking for a supercar that balances performance, comfort, and styling. It combines high horsepower with the technological advancements to correct and assist the driver at any moment, making the F8 Tributo effortless to operate. The design of each vehicle is tailored to the customer's wants and needs ensuring a premium buying experience. The Ferrari F8 Tributo is the supercar with space and ability to enjoy as a daily driven vehicle. Shop All Ferrari F8 Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico 1000 GP Hublot offers a wide variety of timepieces in their collection differing in styles and functions. The most popular model being the Hublot Big Bang, which has been cast using various materials and colors. The Swiss watch manufacturer's special partnership with Ferrari has resulted in some pretty incredible collaboration projects, one being the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico 1000 GP. A watch that pays homage to team Scuderia Ferrari's 1000th grand prix appearance. It seems to be the perfect example to pair with the new 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo. The 45mm case that houses the Unico movement comes in different materials and colors to match perfectly to a spec of the all-new Italian supercar. The common goal between the two manufacturers is to save weight to compliment the performance of each product, which is why Hublot has engineered the Big Bang using titanium resulting in effortless wear. Looking down at the dial can be a similar experience to observing the F8 Tributo gauges with the added function of a second timer to track lap times. Comfort is key when it comes to both timepieces as well as supercars. There are noticeable similarities between the Ferrari F8 Tributo interior and the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico. Hublot's strap is created using Alcantara just as the new Ferrari sports seats feature with the added detail of contrast stitching to bring the design together. The purpose of the Hublot is to have a balanced experience of both style and performance, a similar mantra that goes into the Ferrari F8 Tributo. Shop the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico Collection and view the current inventory of Ferrari F8 Tributo's by clicking the links below. Why To Buy Hublot has a one of a kind partnership with Ferrari that separates them from all other watch manufacturers. The brand can collaborate with the most well-known supercar manufacturer to produce limited-edition examples considered to be collector pieces. The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico collection is exactly that, a limited edition production that celebrates Ferrari, as well as their achievements in motorsports. The watches are made with the intention of daily use for the customer always in mind. Shop Hublot's Ferrari Collection

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 06, 2020

Best Luxury Watches of 2020

Welcome back to your best resource for exotic cars, luxury real estate, and watches. After an intense office poll, here are our choices for the best watches of the year. Tell us your favorite timepiece in the comments below. Ulysse Nardin Blast The first thing you’ll notice about this watch is the amount of transparency is offers. The open-worked body is made possible thanks to the UN-172 movement with the new automatic silicium tourbillon and a three-day power reserve. This movement is housed in an X-shaped cage, similar to the “X” design found in the Diver X, Freak X and Skeleton X. Resting above the X cage is a rectangular frame, a design cue found in many other Ulysse Nardin watches. At the 12 o’clock, the barrel is seen, while the flying tourbillon rests at the 6 o’clock. Shop Now Carl F. Bucherer Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition Being a bold and sophisticated ode to luxury, every part of the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition makes a clear statement: that its wearer wants the best a watch can offer. With a tourbillon for unprecedented accuracy, and the luxurious appointments on the wearer’s wrist, in the name of 18K rose gold hardware, and a supple Louisiana Alligator leather strap, there is absolutely nobody that the Tourbillon Limited Edition will fail to impress. And with 70 hours of convenient power reserve, it won’t fail to impress you, either. Shop Now Richard Mille RM 50-04 Tourbillon Kimi Raikkonen Motorsport and luxury watches have had a close relationship for a long time, and the results have been some of the most special timepieces the world has ever seen. The Kimi Raikkonen edition of the Richard Mille RM 50-04 is no different, not only because of its tourbillon, exposed mechanisms, red and white color scheme made to echo Raikkonen’s F1 Alfa Romeo, or its estimated 70 hours of power reserve, but also because it’s a beautiful celebration of an incredible F1 career that’s limited to only 30 units. Shop Now Corum Golden Bridge Luxury watches are designed with mechanical integrity, daring innovation, and striking beauty. The Corum Golden Bridge is a watch that does this flawlessly. Even after 40 years, the design of the Corum Golden Bridge has remained astonishing, featuring a completely see-through case that shows the mechanics of the watch laid out across the middle of the watch, hence the “Golden Bridge” name. All of this is wrapped in opulent 18 karat gold with an alligator leather strap that completes a look that is timelessly and classically luxurious, while also being defiantly modern and innovative. Shop Now Bovet by Pininfarina OttanaSei We know and love Italian design house Pininfarina for things like iconic Ferraris and Maseratis, their own Battista, architectural projects, and even the Freestyle Coca Cola machines restaurants all over the world use every day, so there’s no doubt that Pininfarina knows how to make an impression with design. That said, making an impression is the least that the Bovet by Pininfarina OttanaSei watch did. Its wearer can view the movement from virtually any angle thanks to crystals on the front, back and even sides of the watch, and what isn’t see through on the case of this watch can be titanium or 18 karat gold. This incredible watch won’t be easy to come by, though, as it’s limited to only 86 units. Shop Now Franck Muller Yachting Anchor Skeleton Living up to its name, the Yachting Anchor Skeleton by Franck Muller is a watch whose design and nautical color scheme begs to be near the water. It’s airy skeleton case and wind rose make it clear that this is a watch that is made for ocean going summer days, and the decorative Franck Muller Emblem adorned by laurels right under twelve o’clock, which can also optionally be a power reserve gauge is a welcome luxurious reminder of such a luxurious watch. Shop Now HYT Soonow Drop One For the past eight years, HYT has been known for making watches like the world has never seen before, which use liquid flowing through a tube to display the time. The Soonow Drop One takes that idea and makes it into their most daring and outlandish watch yet, with the green liquid traveling around the watch to make the shape of a skull, against a satin dial that is colored somewhere between blue and purple, with bright orange accents. If off-the-wall and one-of-a-kind is how you like your watches, the Soonow Drop One from HYT is absolutely the timepiece you want. Shop Now MB&F HM10 Bulldog This is where man’s best friend and man’s best accessory meet. A bold look and dependable nature (45 hours of power reserve) give the Bulldog its name, but clever and fun design is what gives the Bulldog its uniqueness and credibility. Unique, easy to read “eyes” stand in for traditional hands, and the domed sapphire crystal helps give the watch its statement appearance. But the most interesting detail in the Bulldog is it’s unorthodox power reserve indicator, which are a set of “jaws” that open when the watch is at full power, and close as the watch loses power. Titanium or 18 karat red gold cases and calf leather straps make it clear that when it comes to luxury, the Bulldog is all bark and all bite, pun intended. Shop Now Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico Magic Gold Hublot and Ferrari are both brands that are known within their industry as strong players and innovators, so it’s no secret that when they come together to make a watch, it will be a watch that innovates and stands out. Even knowing that, there was no way that anybody could see the innovation coming that the Unico Magic Gold brings to the table. Hublot wanted to bring the strength and excellent craftsmanship of the inside of their Unico watch to the outside, so what they did was solve an age old problem by making scratch-proof 18 karat gold. With the beauty of a gold case and imperviousness to scratches, Magic Gold might just be the ultimate metal for a watch case. Shop Now Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra Thin For the gentleman on the move, the Patek Philippe Grand Complications is a watch that is purpose-built for traveling. With self winding, up to 52 hours of power reserve, the ability to display the time in two different time zones with day/night indicators, and a 24 hour alarm that uses a traditional hammer and gong and provides a pleasant “ding” once triggered, the Grand Complications is a watch that makes travel less arduous, and more of the elegant and exciting experience it was in years past. Shop Now Patek Philippe Grand Complications For the gentleman on the move, the Patek Philippe Grand Complications is a watch that is purpose-built for traveling. With self-winding, up to 52 hours of power reserve, the ability to display the time in two different time zones with day/night indicators, and a 24 hour alarm that uses a traditional hammer and gong and provides a pleasant “ding” once triggered, the Grand Complications is a watch that makes travel less arduous, and more of the elegant and exciting experience it was in years past. Shop Now If you like to take your time underwater, we also have the Top 10 Luxury Diving Watches for Summer 2020. Stay with us for the latest in watches, and we'll have new models to choose from next.....time!

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