Watches

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

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

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 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

28 220818 ur100 uv selection rt jpg100 28 220810 ur100 uv retouch 121a9429

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

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 01, 2022

Audemars Piguet Reveals The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar ...

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

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 31, 2022

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

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

Corum Bubble X Aiiroh LS3 light scaled 1

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 30, 2022

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

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

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 29, 2022

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

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

Watches

duPont REGISTRY News

duPont REGISTRY Group

Support

Subscribe