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June 2, 2017 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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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 —...
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October 8, 2016 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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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...
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August 21, 2016 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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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...
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August 19, 2016 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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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 –...
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June 25, 2016 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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Germany’s Porsche had the car, Swiss watchmaker Chopard had the fresh chronograph … all the partners needed was victory at Le Mans. The press releases were written and the promotional...
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June 4, 2016 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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Chopard has released its latest limited-edition timepiece devoted to Italy’s Mille Miglia classic car rally, for which it has been official timekeeper since 1988. The new Chopard Mille...
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November 26, 2015 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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Auction house Bonhams expects a Rolex Daytona wristwatch (above) won by American racing driver Michael Lauer to fetch around $NZ100,000 when it goes up for grabs in HongKong next week. The...
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November 17, 2015 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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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....
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November 13, 2015 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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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 /...
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September 28, 2015 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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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...
