The worlds most unusual watches
The worlds most unusual watches
Automobile inspired wristwatches are a unique and exciting sub-genre of watches that draw inspiration from the design, technology, and culture of the automotive industry. These watches are popular among car enthusiasts and watch collectors alike, as they blend the two worlds into a single accessory.
These watches often incorporate elements from classic or modern cars, such as the shape of the case, the design of the dial, or the materials used. Some watches are even designed to look like the dashboard of a car, complete with gauges and other instrumentation.
Racing watches often incorporate bright colors, bold designs, and other elements that evoke the excitement and energy of the race track.
With the Xeric Leadfoot Automatic the brand set out to create a unique timepiece that pays tribute to the iconic cars of the ’60s and ’70s. The Xeric Leadfoot is a drivers watch that blends the bold style and colors of the muscle car era but combined with the sophistacted contemporary watchmaking With a…
The Azimuth Grand Turismo is another unusual watch addition to the Azimuth line up which has included other unique watches that have been inspired motor vehicles, such as a tank with the Azimuth SP1 Landship , 60s motorcycles with the SP1 Crazy Rider and more recently the Azimuth Twin Turbo which was inspired by 60s sports cars. The…
Swiss independent brand Azimuth is well known for creating unusual watch designs such as their very cool SP1 Landship with a design reminiscent of a World War I tank or their whimsical Mr Roboto watch inspired by early tin robots made in Japan in the 1950’s.. Despite their avant-garde designs their watches use off…
Just released at Baselworld the Hublot MP05 is a tribute to Ferrari. An imposing piece, its dial brings to mind the impressive mechanical engineering involved in a Ferrari engine and its a tribute to the latest “La Ferrari” (pictured below) . Comprising the most number of parts yet for a Hublot watch at 637, …
Relatively new Swiss mechanical watchmakers Carbon8 were formed in 2010 by Tamas Szabados and Janos Palinkas who are passionate about motorsport and making fine timepieces. Carbon8 watches use modified ETA movements and materials such as carbon-fiber feature prominently. The Carbon8 Rallypack is a stopwatch model. In motorsport its very important to have a stopwatch…
B.R.M are well known for their Motor Racing inspired and themed watches. This b.r.m watch, their latest release model CNT 44 GULF is a novel idea; housed directly under the dial is a small oil tank containing actual motor oil from a Lola LMP2 Gulf racing car that took part in the biggest endurance…
Today MB&F have launched the HM5, their new “Horological Machine” . The MB&F HM5 is their fifth since they they launched the HM1 five years ago. Their latest takes its inspiration from the world of old sports cars and in particular the Lamborghini Miura, the slats on the back of the watch for example…
BRM – Bernard Richards Manufacture – Are French watchmakers whose watch designs closely relate to the world of automobile and motorcycle racing. Their “racing spirit” is evident in their watch designs and strong use of colour. Their latest the BRM TB Records has an unconventional design that lets you view the time without having to…
TAG Heuer Monaco is a legendary watch that has been a symbol of innovation, style, and quality since its inception in 1969. The Monaco was revolutionary for being the first automatic square cased chronograph wristwatch to be released, and it quickly became an iconic timepiece, thanks to its unique design and advanced features. The…
Parmigiani teamed up with Bugatti to create a watch for their 16C Galibier car and the Parmigiani Bugatti Tourbillon Watch was the result. Its a convertible watch designed to be four timepieces in one. The 16C is a four seat luxury sedan which shares the W16 8.0L engine of the Bugatti Veyron, but with two…
What distinguishes BRM watches is their strong motor racing heritage, their handmade watches have a motor racing theme that is clearly recognisable by their distinct designs. This is what is noticeable with the BRM Gulf editions watches. The designs are evocative of racing cars with their use of polished screws and bolts, checkered patterns…
More famous for their tires than watches Pirelli have used a design clearly influenced by the automobile. Its easy to see that disc brakes were the inspiration behind this timepiece and is implied in its Disk O name. The bezel which is constructed from anodized aluminum rotates through the “caliper” just like a real…
Another timepiece with an automotive motif, called the Gearbox, Oakley introduced it at Basel world 2010. The case is impact-forged stainless steel and features a five-jewel Swiss movement and a screw-down crown to optimize water resistance. Available in three colours, black/charcoal/red, black/white/silver and the combination pictured above. With a 60-month battery and strap made…
Now you own the car how about the perfect James bond gadget to go with it? The JLC DB9 transponder watch has a micro-transmitter that can unlock, lock and locate your car. Featuring a touch-sensitive sapphire crystal face, touching the “open” and “close” regions indicated below the 9 and 3 markers unlocks and locks…
Pictured above is the pre-production rendering of the next Ferrari timepiece, the Cabestan “Scuderia One” The Scuderia Ferrari team has been participating in Formula 1 for 60 years, the longest of any teams. To celebrate this, watchmakers Cabestan has partnered with Ferrari. Renowned watch designer Jean-Francois Ruchonnet has based the “Scuderia One” on previous…