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September 11, 2018 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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ABOVE: John Cobb driving his Napier-Railton Special at Brooklands in 1935. The car was powered by a 24-litre W12 aero engine. British watchmaker Farer has launched three new mechanical...
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April 26, 2018 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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In 1972, Formula One driver Ronnie Peterson drove a March Ford to finish third in the German Grand Prix, at the Nurburgring. For the record, of the New Zealand drivers in the race, Howden...
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November 9, 2017 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier has honoured New Zealander Burt Munro (pictured) and the speed record he set on his modified Indian Scout motorcycle at Utah’s Bonneveille Salt Flats...
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October 26, 2017 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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Actor and race driver Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona watch has been knocked down for a record US$15.5 million at auction in New York. That’s NZ$22.8 million. Add the buyer’s...
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September 17, 2017 |
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Alastair Sloane |
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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...
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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 |
in Cars & Watches, Highlights |
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...
