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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 – October 07, 2021

The New Porsche Design Globetimer UTC In Black Titanium

Inspired by the simple and precise usability of the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK). Porsche continues to prove itself as an industry leader on and off the track with its fleet of performance-focused vehicles, while also dedicating efforts towards its lifestyle collection through the Porsche Design division. Porsche Design is proud to announce the release of its newest addition to its timepiece collection, the 1919 Globetimer UTC featuring a stealth-like titanium black design. The 1919 Globetimer UTC is presented in a 42mm case crafted from titanium with a black PVD coating. The dial layout includes a date scale on the inner ring with a 24-hour scale on the outer portion to compliment the minute, hour, and central second display functions. Delivering power to the 1919 Globetimer UTC is Porsche Design’s in-house WERK 04.110 movement, which provides a lengthy 38-hour power receiver for the traveling collector in mind. The backcase design layout features a time scale to indicate major world cities and their appropriate time adjustments. The 1919 Globetimer UTC is designed to be a universal watch and to ensure comfort, Porsche Design adds a Porsche Vehicle Leather strap with decorative stitching in black thread. The Porsche Design Globetimer UTC Black Titanium is currently available for $6,750 by clicking the link below. Shop The Porsche Design Globetimer UTC View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Media/Information Source: Porsche Design

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 07, 2021

The James Brand x TIMEX Release The New Expedition North ...

Bringing Everyday Carry From the Pocket to the Wrist. While the watch industry continues to grow in popularity through modern-day collectors and enthusiasts, it's easy to forget the simplicity of the wristwatch with examples reaching well into the six-figure price range. Designed as an accessory and a tool, The James Brand can relate to this thought with its line of everyday carry products ranging from high-quality knives to writing utensils. The James Brand is proud to announce its first collaboration release with the watchmakers at Timex, adding the quintessential piece to its collection of tools. The all-new The James Brand x Timex: Expedition North is a limited-edition automatic watch that embodies simplicity, durability, and functionality. MUST-READ: The Best Luxury Watches Under $5,000 The 41mm smooth bezel case design is crafted from CNC-machined 6AL4V Titanium that is tightly sealed to provide its 200-meter water resistance for the adventurous collector in mind. A modest black and white dial display the time/date functions with The James Brand and Timex logos proudly stamped in the center. The field-style watch features an open backcase to highlight the inner workings of the 21 jewel automatic movement, while each outer case is individually numbered to signify the 500-piece release. Continuing the look and feel of a true tool watch, The James Brand x Timex adds a Nato 2-layer slip-through strap that is designed to take on all weather conditions. The all-new The James Brand x Timex: Expedition North Titanium Automatic Watch releases with a $349 price tag, with all 500 units spoken for by collectors. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more watch news and releases. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Media/Information: The James Brand

By Edward Jones – October 06, 2021

Experience Bell & Ross With These Two Brilliant Watches

Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT Swiss watch brand Bell & Ross is known for its aviation and oceanic instruments and is most often associated with its easily identifiable BR series of cushion-cornered square cases with round inner dials. This look has contributed to the brand's soaring success and is regularly reinterpreted. Such is the case with the all-new BR 05 GMT that just made its debut in September 2021. Powered by the automatic mechanical BR-Cal.325 movement, the watch offers hours, minutes, seconds, and a 24-hour time zone indicator for reading a second time. The GMT hand can be set independently from the hour hand and the two-color flange allows for day/night indication. The watch also boasts a date aperture at 3:00 and its markers, numerals, and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova for easy night reading. The 41mm stainless steel watch features a dark midnight dial and is finished with an integrated stainless steel bracelet. $5,400 Learn More Bell & Ross BR 03-94 A521 Alpine F1 Team Transitioning beautifully onto land, the BR series of watches becomes ultra-sporty when paired with the world of automotive racing. This Automatic Chronograph 100 M watch is part of the brand's Alpine F1 Team collection. Bell & Ross has partnered with the Renault F1 Team for more than five years and this year, to celebrate the Alpine brand, the racing team was renamed Alpine F1 Team. To celebrate that, and its role as official timekeeping partner of the team, Bell & Ross launches three watches, including this A521 (referencing the Alpine A521 single-seater race car). It boasts the blue, black, and white color codes of the team on the stopwatch hands and the rotating bezel. The 43mm stainless steel watch with a rubber strap offers chronograph functions, a tachymeter scale on the flange to measure speed, and date indication. Just 400 pieces will be made at $6,400. Learn More Buy This Issue Now

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 06, 2021

4 Wristwatch Icons Presented By WatchBox

Presented by WatchBox De Bethune DB28 “Kind of Gold” DB28BRUS WatchBox 10-piece U.S. Limited Edition The 42.7mm diameter case is constructed of 18k rose gold with blued titanium, spring loaded, floating lugs that articulate with the wear’s wrist giving the timepiece one of the most comfortable Any scuffs or wear to the blued treatment can be re-treated back to like new blue The watch is equipped with a moon phase indicating sphere at 6 o’clock that is consisted of golden oxidized steel and palladium. The open balance incorporates 3 separate shock absorbent devices to help ensure the watch can be worn in a more sports inspired manner Clean, modern, futuristic in design, De Bethune is in a world of their own making fewer than 200 watches per year. Robert Downey Jr. is a huge fan of the brand and wore a De Bethune for the press release of The Avengers Endgame The brand De Bethune as a whole makes some of the most impressive horological masterpieces one can acquire. They’re a perfect blend of watchmaking as an art form, technological advancements, and futuristic design. Very few watch brands dabble in the world of the unconventional, creating masterpieces that can blend in at times but also stand out from the crowd when needed. I would equate De Bethune, and the DB28 lineup as a whole, to being the equivalent of the Koenigsegg or Pagani of high horology watches. This brand is the hypercar of our incredible industry, which are not cheap by any means, but are are an incredible value when factoring what you’re getting for your money. This DB28 “Kind of Gold” is a timepiece that makes you feel like Tony Stark/Iron Man when you throw it on the wrist! The quality is out of this world, with everything being constructed entirely in-house by the brand. Shop De Bethune at WatchBox H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Flyback Chronograph “Funky Blue” 6902-1201 WatchBox The brand makes fewer than 1,500 watches per year Case size is 42.3mm The watch captivates the spirit of the 70s/80s while still being a very modern timepiece, like a Porsche 911, the design may age but it never gets old Moser watches completely live up to the brand’s slogan of “Very Rare” while also bringing a modern, clean, and even sexy vibe with their pops of color. Their fumé dials that have a sunburst gradient effect that changes tones depending on how much light hits them Comfortable ergonomics, clean lines, sporty colors paired with an easy-to-use flyback chronograph makes this H. Moser & Cie Streamliner the perfect track day watch. 120m water resistance means you can go from the track to the pool/beach without having to worry about changing watches. Moser is my personal favorite brand, mostly because of the dials, robust in-house manufactured movements, comfortable/well styled case designs…but also the people behind this brand really make H. Moser something special in a unique way. The CEO/Owner of H. Moser & Cie, Edouard (and also his brother) are at the forefront of the brand. He’s always responding to comments/questions on social media; event part of many watch collector FB groups where he actively participates with collectors & enthusiasts alike…how many brands’ CEO’s can you think of that’re this accessible without you spending millions and millions of dollars with them? Shop H.Moser & Cie at WatchBox Richard Mille RM67-02 WatchBox Carbon fiber case construction, making these extremely lightweight and durable A brand that is car/racing inspired and had partnered with several brands including their latest collab with Ferrari. The RM67-02 is a timepiece that (thanks to its modern/sleek design) makes sense paired with any supercar; from the likes of the McLaren 650R to that of the Lamborghini SVJ, the Audi R8 or even a Ferrari 488 Pista. The blend of dark tones from the carbon gives this timepiece an aggressive almost mean stance, like looking down the lines of an Huracan Evo, it comes across as very modern, clean, and sexy. It’s a watch that wears so incredibly well thanks to its lightweight carbon construction, tonneau shape and thin profile. Richard Mille also has a bunch of strap options for these pieces that gives the watch a more personal feel. Shop Richard Mille at WatchBox F.P. Journe Linesport Centigraphe Yellow Dial WatchBox 44mm titanium case with a titanium and rubber bumper constructed bracelet for a sportier feel on the wrist. Movement is constructed of aluminum Lightweight and race inspired F.P. Journe makes fewer than 1,000 watches per year with many of their timepieces being highly sought after, this has led to their pre-owned prices growing as it becomes more difficult to get them new. The F.P. Journe Linesport collection (as a whole) is my absolute favorite collection within the Journe catalogue. Because of their titanium construction (and aluminum movements) these watches are so light and comfortable on the wrist you could almost forget you’re wearing it…and they look oh so good behind the wheel! Whether you’re wearing your driving gloves while cruising in a classic British Racing Green Jaguar E-Type or aggressively downshifting with the paddles in an Ultra Violet Purple GT3 RS, these Linesport pieces are right at home! I decided to pick the yellow dial variant here because, not only is it my personal favorite because of that dial (which reminds me of Porsche Speed Yellow), but I also felt that this made for a more playful/sporty look that easily matches with any car. 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By Jordan Aquistapace – October 06, 2021

H. Moser & Cie. Releases The New Dual Time Heritage

H. Moser & Cie.’s own and unique take on Haute Horlogerie. As a pioneer in the watch industry, H. Moser & Cie continues to incorporate its heritage of traditional watchmaking into modern examples that draw attention from collectors and enthusiasts of all kinds. Celebrating the adventurous beginnings of Heinrich Moser, the brand is proud to announce the release of the all-new Dual Time Heritage model. The H. Moser & Cie. Dual Time Heritage displays a simplistic and elegant design, with a 42mm case design crafted from stainless steel. The Burgundy fumé dial features a sunburst pattern, highlighting the functions of dual time, date, and hours/minutes. Made for the true traveler, the Dual Time Heritage allows for a quick adjustment to set a second timezone using the sword-shaped black hour hand. MUST-READ: Makes And Movements: Panerai Submersible S Brabus Black Ops Edition x BRABUS Shadow 900 Delivering power to the new example from H. Moser & Cie is an in-house HMC 809 self-winding movement capable of holding a lengthy 72-hour power reserve. The transparent backcase of the Dual Time Heritage allows for a closer look at the inner workings of the movement, along with numerical engravings on the outer case to signify the special release. Keeping a traditional theme to the elegantly styled timepiece, H. Moser & Cie adds a hand-stitched grey kudu leather strap with a steel pin buckle engraved with the Moser logo. The all-new H. Moser & Cie Dual Time Heritage incorporates over 200-years of watch innovation and is currently available through an authorized dealer for $21,900. View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches)

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 05, 2021

Top Omega Watches Featured In The James Bond Movie Series

With so many options to choose from, here are our top 10 watches worn by James Bond. The epic James Bond movie saga continues with its 25th movie release with Daniel Craig starring in No Time To Die, which debuts on big screens all across the world on October 6th. As part of James Bond’s lavish secret agent lifestyle, a luxury British sports car and a fine handcrafted timepiece is a must before going out to save the world. That’s why the Aston Martin DB5 and line of Omega x James Bond watches compliments the daily tasks of keeping nemeses at bay. With the new movie release right around the corner, we have compiled a list of the best Omega watches featured in the James Bond movie series. The partnership between James Bond and Omega continues to grow in popularity with new commemorative examples being released to collectors and enthusiasts. Shop all of the James Bond watches featured in this special by clicking on the link below. Don't forget to follow the duPont REGISTRY Watch Instagram. Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 007 Edition WatchBox Movie: James Bond: No Time to Die Year: 2020 Actor: Daniel Craig Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 007 Edition (21090422001001) self-winding automatic watch, features a 42mm titanium case surrounding a brown dial on a titanium mesh bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and helium release valve. This watch comes complete with box and papers. Majority of the time remaining on the factory warranty! Buy From WatchBox Omega Seamaster 300m WatchBox Movie: James Bond: SPECTRE Year: 2015 Actor: Daniel Craig Omega Seamaster 300m (23330412101001) self - winding automatic watch, features a 41mm stainless steel case surrounding a black dial on a stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes and seconds. This watch comes complete with box and papers. Time remaining on the factory warranty! Buy From WatchBox Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m WatchBox Movie: James Bond: SkyFall Year: 2012 Actor: Daniel Craig Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m (23232422101003) self-winding automatic watch, features a 42mm stainless steel case surrounding a black dial on a brand new black rubber strap with a stainless steel deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and date. This watch comes complete with box and papers. We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty! Buy From WatchBox Omega Seamaster Diver 300m WatchBox Movie: James Bond: SkyFall Year: 2012 Actor: Daniel Craig Omega Seamaster Diver 300m (21030422003001) self - winding automatic watch, features a 42mm stainless steel case blue ceramic bezel surrounding a blue ceramic laser-engraved dial on a stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date and helium release valve. This watch comes complete with box and papers. Time remaining on the factory warranty! Buy From WatchBox Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Jomashop Movie: James Bond Movie Series Year: 1997-2002 Actor: Pierce Brosnan Silver-tone stainless steel case and bracelet. Uni-directional rotating stainless steel with a blue ring bezel. Blue dial with silver-tone skeleton hands and dot hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers. Date display at the 3 o'clock position. Omega Calibre 1120 Automatic movement, based upon ETA 2892-A2, containing 23 Jewels, bitting at 28800 vph, and has a power reserve of approximately 44 hours. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw down crown. Solid case back. Round case shape, case size: 41 mm, case thickness: 11.7 mm. Tang clasp. Water resistant at 300 meters / 1000 feet. Functions: chronometer date, hour, minute, second. Buy From Jomashop Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m WatchBox Movie: James Bond: SPECTRE Year: 2012 Actor: Daniel Craig Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m "James Bond" Limited Edition (023110422103004) self-winding automatic watch, features a 41.5mm stainless steel case surrounding a blue "Coat of Arms" dial on a stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and date. This watch comes complete with box and papers. This is a Limited Edition piece of 15,007! We back this watch with a 2-Year WatchBox warranty! Buy From WatchBox

By Edward Jones – October 05, 2021

Two Perfect Roger Dubuis Watches for the Supercar Driver

ROGER DUBUIS EXCALIBUR AVENTADOR S With a creed that drives it to go beyond normal limits and expectations, Roger Dubuis is all about hyper horology and unique experiences. Thanks to a partnership with Lamborghini, the brand executes its motto in grand style with this Excalibur Aventador S watch, whose hand-wound movement is packed with 313 mechanical components that work together like the well-oiled supercar engine they emulate. Inside this highly skeletonized caliber are double sprung balances angled at 90 degrees for exceptional precision. The case is crafted in high-tech ceramic composite fibers with a titanium container. The bezel is made of the same material but with lacquered markings. The titanium case back boasts a see-through sapphire crystal with the Aventador S logo on it. It is finished with a white rubber strap with Alcantara® inlay. Just eight pieces will be made. $234,000 Learn More ROGER DUBUIS EXCALIBUR SPIDER PIRELLI Thanks to its long-standing partnership with Pirelli, the global pioneer in premium tires for motorsports, Roger Dubuis regularly releases incredible Haute Horlogerie timepieces with straps made with rubber inlays from certified Pirelli winning racing tires. The new Excalibur Spider Pirelli goes a step further. It is sold with kits that enable the wearer to change the strap, crown, and bezel to alter the look of the watch. This interchangeable system was two years in the research and development stages. Colors include red, blue, white, and a mix of all three. Just 99 kits in each color will be made. The watch case is made of black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coated titanium. Like all Roger Dubuis watches, this piece carries the Poinçon de Genève Seal attesting to its fine hand craftsmanship. $78,000 Learn More Buy This Issue Now

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 04, 2021

Audemars Piguet Adds New Models To Its Royal Oak Concept ...

The Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon Collection by Audemars Piguet incorporates the finest materials, design, and state-of-the-art movement technology to create one of the most sought-after examples on the watch market. Audemars Piguet is proud to announce several new variations of the grand complication model, which features a case and dial design embedded with precious colored diamonds. The new releases are presented in a modest 38.5mm case available in 18k rose gold or 18k white gold. Along with the choices of premium metals, Audemars Piguet also provides customers with the ability to select a model with blue, blue/white ombre, or rainbow style brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds flow from the case into the bezel, and finally throughout the partial skeleton dial, where you can view the inner workings of the flying tourbillon. MUST-READ: Audemars Piguet Launches ‘Night Blue’ Dials On Two New Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Models The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept models are powered by the brand’s in-house Caliber 2951 hand-wound flying tourbillon movement, which is capable of holding an impressive 77-hour power reserve and 20-meter water resistance. Each example features a hand-stitched large square alligator leather strap with a matching gold AP folding clasp set with brilliant-cut sapphires. The sparkling new additions to the Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon Collection are sure to be a highly-anticipated release for collectors and enthusiasts. Although specific pricing has yet to be released, the all-new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon models are currently available through an authorized dealer. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more news from Audemars Piguet, as well as all other luxury watch manufacturers. Media/Information Source: Audemars Piguet

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 04, 2021

Watch Ferrari Collector David Lee Take Out The 488 Pista ...

Ferrari Collector David Lee pairs the perfect supercar/timepiece for an afternoon drive. If there are two things that Ferrari collector David Lee enjoys, its high-performance Italian supercars that sport the prancing horse and luxury handcrafted timepieces. In his newest YouTube video, David Lee takes us on a drive in his Ferrari 488 Pista Spider featured in a one-of-a-kind specification designed by the man himself. David explains his love for the 488 Pista Spider and how its production timeline took longer than most because of his paint to sample Burgundy exterior color and color-matched carbon fiber pieces. The exterior features an ivory center livery strip, which contrasts against the dark red paint scheme and vibrant Rosso Corsa interior design. MUST-READ: Richard Mille Unveils The New RM 67-02 Charles Leclerc David Lee’s watch appreciation is incorporated into the fun-fueled day, with his Richard Mille RM 11-03 NTPT Chronograph presented on a matching red strap. The RM 11-03 chronograph is viewed as a motorsport-inspired watch that incorporates lightweight racing technology into its case design. In a world where watches are continuing to grow in popularity, David Lee’s Richard Mille RM 11-03 is beginning to approach the value of some of the Ferrari’s in his collection. It goes to show the direct correlation between exclusive supercars and limited-production luxury timepieces. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more Ferrari and Richard Mille news. Watch the newest YouTube video from Ferrari Collector David Lee by clicking the video link above. View all Ferrari 488 Pista Spider examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Ferrari 488 Pista Spiders For Sale Media/Information Source: Ferrari Collector David Lee YouTube

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 01, 2021

Top Watch News This Week

A quick recap on the luxury watches released this week. Recently, We created duPont REGISTRY Watches as a new Instagram page dedicated to posting the newest and most exclusive luxury timepieces. Today, we have compiled a list of the top watch releases of the week from the best brands in the industry. Click any of the links below for more information on the current watches. Audemars Piguet Launches ‘Night Blue’ Dials On Two New Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Models View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Learn More Bell & Ross Unveils The BR 01 Cyber Skull For The Only Watch Charity Auction https://www.instagram.com/p/CUC6O6RANtm/ Learn More IWC Schaffhausen Releases The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 In Green View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Learn More Jacob & Co. Releases The $580,000 Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti 300+ Watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Learn More Roger Dubuis Unveils The Limited-Edition Excalibur Spider Huracán In White Ceramic View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Learn More Discover The New Hermés H08 Limited-Edition For Hodinkee Watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Learn More Ulysse Nardin Launches The New Limited-Edition Diver Chronograph Great White View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Learn More Jacob & Co. Releases The $600,000 Astronomia Alec Monopoly View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Learn More For more Watch news, Check out The Best Luxury Watches Under $5,000

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