The Ultimate Automotive-Themed Watches [Sponsored] - Car and Driver (blog)
Whatever the reason, the car-watch connection is as old as the automobile itself, a bond that has long inspired high-end watchmakers to craft lavish homages to the four-wheeled world. While a functional mechanical watch can be had for under $200 (see virtually any modern Seiko), the pantheon of ultra-high-end wristwatches explores extreme engineering, unrestrained styling, and unparalleled exclusivity that can cost as much as a... That said, these 10 automotive-themed watches are among the crème de la crème of wrist candy that feature just as much inventive thinking and brain-bending design as you’ll find in a seven-figure hypercar. Richard Mille RM056 ($1,700,000–$2,000,000). Richard Mille has been pushing the limits of watch design since it launched in 2005, and the Frenchman’s title sponsorship of The Le Mans Classic reflects a small part of his mania for the automobile. By insisting that sponsored athletes like Rafael Nadal and Felipe Massa wear his watches while competing, Mille has ensured that his hardware can function effectively while withstanding considerable g-forces. Commemorating Mille’s 10-year partnership with Massa, the RM056 boasts a case machined from a solid block of sapphire crystal that requires over 1000 hours of labor. Source: blog.caranddriver.com
