Car racing and watches have shared a strong connection for decades, with racing and high-performance cars often serving as a direct inspiration for time pieces. Such examples include classics like the Rolex Daytona and TAG Heuer Carrera, both now more than 50 years old. Here are 12 recent watches from the pages of magazine Watch Time that were influenced by motorsport. … [Read more...] about How motorsport has influenced the look of the watch you wear on your wrist
Cars & Watches
Swiss watchmaker Oris keeps time with new Audi Sport GMT
One of the more appealing driving-themed watches is the Audi Sport GMT from Swiss company Oris, a partner with the German carmaker’s motorsport division. The new watch costs around $NZ3500 and follows the release last year of the Oris Audi Sport Limited Edition Chronograph. Unlike the 2014 watch, this year’s GMT is not a limited edition. It is based on the Oris’ larger … [Read more...] about Swiss watchmaker Oris keeps time with new Audi Sport GMT
New James Bond film: special-edition Jaguar and an Omega watch
The new James Bond film will feature an all-English line-up of vehicles in spectacular chase scenes, highlighted by a Jaguar C-X75 concept car and an Aston Martin DB10 going at it through the streets of Rome. A Range Rover Sport SVR and Land Rover Defender Big Foot rounds off the line-up of vehicles for Spectre, actor Daniel Craig’s fourth outing as the iconic British … [Read more...] about New James Bond film: special-edition Jaguar and an Omega watch
New Porsche watch collection reflects matte black of race car cockpit
The Porsche 911 sports car had been around for about 10 years when the family company set out on a new goal in the early 1970s: to branch into luxury lifestyle products. It was called Porsche Design and run by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the son of the legendary engineer. The first product was a chronograph wristwatch, designed by Porsche and made by Swiss company … [Read more...] about New Porsche watch collection reflects matte black of race car cockpit
Watchmaker’s salute to Carroll Shelby and 50th anniversary of 1965 Shelby Cobra
Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier has produced a chronograph to honour American motorsport legend Carroll Shelby (above) and the 50th anniversary of the iconic V8-powered Shelby Cobra of 1965. The 44mm-diameter Capeland Shelby is available in either stainless steel or 18K red gold and with many details inspired by the 1965 model. The watch counters are modelled on … [Read more...] about Watchmaker’s salute to Carroll Shelby and 50th anniversary of 1965 Shelby Cobra