Rolex Daytona, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, TAG Heuer Carrera, Omega Speedmaster Racing… Here are some of the most significant chronographs born on the track or dedicated to motorsport. No need to say, the competition in this market is fierce. Up until now, and despite its long involvement in racing and Formula 1 with Mercedes-AMG or Lewis […]
The story behind Depancel, a young French brand, is all about inspiration from cars and motorcycles. The name comes from three different French car manufacturers, Delage, Panhard and Facel Vega, and each collection looks at different parts of the automotive world. While the brand has many collections now on offer, the most distinctive lineup is, […]
Cars and watches… It’s a topic that we’ve touched on multiple occasions, being one of the most natural matches possible. And for this reason, watchmakers have long partnered with Formula 1 teams and drivers. The mechanical connection, the search for performance and precision, the innovative spirit… It’s all there. However, for some, it goes beyond […]
The connection between TAG Heuer and motorsport does not need to be demonstrated anymore: it’s set in stone. Especially when talking about the Carrera, a watch that was designed for this sole purpose and named after one of the most famous open-road races of all times – and coincidentally, sharing its name with one of […]
This year, 2023, is pretty unique for motorsport and Rolex. On one side, the legendary race of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is celebrating its 100th anniversary, as you can discover in this dedicated article. On the other side, Rolex’s most emblematic chronograph, a watch dedicated to motorsport, and seriously updated earlier this year, is […]
There is no denying the connection between cars and watches in general. Often fueled by a passion for mechanics, both worlds are deeply connected, and enthusiasts of one category often have a strong interest in the other. This connection is hardly stronger than with Porsche Design. Not only was the studio created in 1972 by […]
Part of the Singer Group, a Californian-based luxury brand that has become globally renowned for its bespoke restorations of the Porsche 911, Singer Reimagined is the watchmaking counterpart to the stunning cars. As such, there’s no denying the automotive connection of these watches, all of them deeply inspired by motorsport and meant to be used […]
The TAG Heuer and Porsche partnership is a match made in heaven. It officially started in 2021, with the introduction of this TAG x Porsche Carrera, however, it goes well beyond sponsorships of racing events for marketing purposes, and a special edition watch. In case you do not know yet, and to add legitimacy to […]
It is 2023, and we’re back with a new instalment of the Collector’s Series, a column where we let watch aficionados talk about their passion for a specific watch. Today we’re talking to Tom, also known as Wtt1975 on Instagram. He is a 47-year-old Dutch company owner with a wide range of interests, including a […]
This year marked the 50th anniversary of Porsche Design, and celebrations started early in the year. In January, the company revealed a Chronograph 1 -1972 Limited Edition, a faithful homage to the original all-black Porsche Design Chronograph launched in 1972, only in a titanium case vs the original steel and with a WERK 01.140 flyback […]