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Watchmakers aren’t marking time on the search for new materials

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Carmakers for some time have been using the properties of steel, aluminium and magnesium and mating them with composite materials to make stronger, lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Indeed, they are constantly searching for new methods and materials. Same with the watch industry. But only a handful of watchmakers have invented their own alloys and the like to make … [Read more...] about Watchmakers aren’t marking time on the search for new materials

A mating game: pairing famous cars with just the right timepieces

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America’s Road&Track magazine has paired some of its favourite cars with watches it believes share similar values. What do you think of Road&Track’s mating game? Porsche 911 / Rolex Submariner (above): Both wonderful classics. After 51 years of continuous development, the latest generation 911 benefits from great leaps in speed, safety and technology while … [Read more...] about A mating game: pairing famous cars with just the right timepieces

Watchmaker’s salute to Carroll Shelby and 50th anniversary of 1965 Shelby Cobra

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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