Luxury Italian watchmaker Bulgari has designed new timepieces for its design partner Maserati. The two Octo Maserati wristwatches, so-called because they are new additions to a range of octagonal designs, were simultaneously unveiled on the Maserati stand at the Frankfurt motor show and at Bulgari’s showroom in Geneva. Bulgari and Maserati have been working together on a … [Read more...] about Bulgari unveils watches for Maserati owners and fans
Cars & Watches
Actor Newman’s original Rolex Daytona could fetch US$1m
The Rolex Daytona watch that actor and race driver Paul Newman wore pretty much every day for many years is going up for auction in New York in October. The “Paul Newman” Daytona — reference 6239, a rare watch initially rejected by consumers because of its unusual dial – is expected to fetch upwards of US$1 million. The watch was always believed to have been part of … [Read more...] about Actor Newman’s original Rolex Daytona could fetch US$1m
Swiss watchmaker Zenith salutes Range Rover
Swiss watchmaker Zenith has jumped into bed with Britain’s Land Rover, and the result is the El Primero Range Rover Special Edition chronograph, the first in what both companies say is a long-term partnership. The El Primero first appeared in the Zenith catalogue in 1969, the year the two-door Range Rover prototype broke cover. El Primero means the ‘the first’ in Esparento, … [Read more...] about Swiss watchmaker Zenith salutes Range Rover
Watch brand’s salute to Jaguar and Aston Martin racing history
British-designed, Swiss-made watch brand Christopher Ward is launching a pair of new limited-edition timepieces, both inspired by milestones in Great Britain’s car racing history. The C9 D-Type pays homage to the Jaguar D-Type that won three Le Mans championships from 1955 to 1957, while the C9DB4 ‘1VEV’ is a ticking tribute to the Aston Martin D84 GT Zagato raced in … [Read more...] about Watch brand’s salute to Jaguar and Aston Martin racing history
Your favourite car recycled as a wrist watch
REC is a watch outfit that recycles bits of your favourite cars – Minis, Mustangs and the likes – and turns them into wrist-wear. The name REC is both an abbreviation of the concept – “RECover – RECycle – REClaim” as well as a play on the pronunciation of the word “wreck”. “It’s short and simple, much like our concept – and was the best we could come up with,” the REC … [Read more...] about Your favourite car recycled as a wrist watch