These and other automotive-inspired watches have long been used to measure the 'laps' skilfully completed by car enthusiasts. We know many types of them, but we have selected a few that we are sure will impress you.
Chronometer or homemade 'hitchhiker' it is not just a luxury watch, as it does not only have the function of telling time. Namely, it also has a mechanism for more accurate time measurement or 'hitchhikers'. For this we need a start and stop button and an additional pointer. Many of the watches have additional features the dial, with which we can calculate with the help of mathematics distance traveled or average speed.
The story of the chronometer began with the King of France Ludvik XVIII. He was very fond of watching horse races and wished he could measure the time it took a horse to make one circle. It is therefore quite logical that the chronometer found its way into the world motorsport. Ever since the invention of the first stopwatches, the world of watches and motoring has changed they constantly intertwine and we will look at some examples that show respect between automotive and watchmakers masters crafts.
1. Ducati Corse Evolution Chronograph
To be absolutely precise, a clock Ducati Corse Evolution Chronograph not inspired by the automotive industry, but still created by the company around which it smells after petrol ones vapors and it has rich competitive history. At Ducati, they say that their Corse quartz watch is intended for all racers who want to to progress and improve your time on the track. The combination of black and red makes an impression classical racing Holy and traditions by Ducati.
2. Seiko X Giugiaro Design SCEDO57
Just like the Ducati watch, it is Seiko X Giugiaro Design SCEDO57 intended for motorcyclists. It was made especially for them because it has a clock 5-degree offset against the motorist and 15-degree dial offset. This enables motorcyclists to there is no need turn the wrists or release the handlebars, so you can see what time it is.
3. Ford GT Endurance Chronograph
It was a Ford GT the answer to the supercars that came out of factories like Ferrari and Lamborghini. Ford has rich racing history with a peak in the 1960s, when 24-hour endurance races were dethroned Only Mansa ousted Ferrari. Ford GT Endurance Chronograph is dedicated to the first Ford GT that won Le Mans in 1966 and was driven by Bruce McLaren. It was painted in white-black combination, which can also be seen on the 2016 Ford GT Heritage, among others.
4. Tag Heuer Formula 1 Gulf Edition
You will be hard-pressed to find more in all of European competitive history iconic colors, as was the painting by Gulf. Tag Heuer Formula 1 Gulf Edition pays homage to the greatest moments in the competition's history Formula 1. It drives her TAG Heuer quartz the mechanism they claim to be one the most accurate and reliable in Switzerland. The Formula 1 Gulf Edition wears the same colors as the Ford MKII that competed at Le Mans in 1966 and the Porsche 917 driven by Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans.
5. REC-901 Porsche Watch
Hour REC-90 Porsche is the only one on the list that is actually made of piece of car. The 901 watch was made from wreckage The Porsche 911, which has regained its meaning. Every watch in the 901 series is unique, and number 901 refers to the first Porsche 911, which was made in 1964. The watch is powered by a Miyota 9100 automatic movement. In addition to the watch, you also get explanation, with which you can meet history the watch and the car from which it is made.
6. Tonino Lamborghini Centenary Engine
Hour Tonino Lamorghini Centenary Engine was made in honor the hundredth on the birthday of Tonino Lamborghini's father Ferrucia Lamborghini, who founded the Lamborghini company in 1916. Glass with membrane from carbonaceous fiber it covers the mechanism that drives the watch. Black leather strap made of quality leather exemplifies Lamborghini's prestigious the past.
7. Porsche Design 1919 Datetimer 70Y Limited Edition
Porsche recently celebrated 70th anniversary existence. On this anniversary, they released a special a book, had an unforgettable time parade and presented hour, which is the highlight of the celebration. A thin, black watch Porsche Design 1919 Datetimer 70Y Limited Edition has a casing made of titanium and is painted with titanium carbide. In it we find the number 1948, which represents Porsche year of birth. The front has a silhouette Porsche 356.
8. Baume and Mercier Clifton Club Bert Munro Tribute
Bert Munro is the hero who set the motorcycle speed record in 1967. In the movie The World's Fastest Indian he portrayed it himself Anthony Hopkins, a luxury watch maker Baume and Marcier and presented a watch as a sign of respect Clifton Club Bert Munro Tribute. The watch has a luxurious leather strap, a black dial for measuring speed and distance, and a silver dial with a number 35. This represents lucky number Bert Munro.
9. Breitling Bentley Continental GT
Breitling is without a doubt one of the most luxurious brands among wristwatches. But there are few who know that for many years participates with an equally luxury car maker company Bentley. The partnership has already produced quite a few high-quality watches, and among them the one from 2002 that marked the arrival of Bentley's fastest car of all time is the most memorable. Bentley Continental GT. She was among the hours from this series most elegant the one with the name Dark Sapphire Continental GT with sapphire crystal, who somehow surrendered to the owner of a prestigious steel horse.
10. Nomos Glashütte Autobahn
Hour Nomos Glashütte is designed in the German style Bauhaus. The Weimar Republic-era design movement has a timeless design that is the same as it was a century ago. Autobahn Neomatic The date is a sports chronometer named after the famous German highways. German autobahns are known for having no speed limit, so the watch is designed in a dynamic way that illustrates quick moving.
11. Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronograph
Omega can boast of a rich history that is closely intertwined with the world of competitive sports. Omega Speedmaster is a series of chronometers that has been with us since 1957. Their most famous watch was on the wrist Buzz Aldrin, when in 1968 walked on the moon. Chronometer with automatic mechanism has for 60 hours energy reserves and is perfect for drivers who participate in of inertia competitions.
12. ICON 4X4 Duesey
Company ICON 4X4 deals with restoration classic SUVs. They completely renovate the written-off SUVs and refurbish them they resurrect to life. Founder Jonathan Ward is motivated by a passion for classic cars, which is known at ICON 4X4 Duesey hours. The chronometer is designed after the dashboard Duesenberg SJ. It has a sandblasted casing made of titanium second category, it is water resistant up to 50 meters. The circle that holds the watch in place is made of grade five titanium, ensuring that the watch will stand up with ease tooth time.
13. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona was introduced in 1963. It was made at the request of racers who wanted to monitor the time of each lap and measure average speed in kilometers or miles. They prove that the Daytona is truly a masterpiece 18-carat gold, silver, copper, platinum and palladium, from which it is made. The 4130 automatic movement is simple and ensures that the Cosmograph Daytona watch will always point accurate time.
14. Hublot LaFerrari Aperta
LaFerrari i.e. Ferrari LaFerrari or Ferrari F70 is a hybrid sports car, which is called in the 'topless' version Aperta. Hublot LaFerrari Aperta was made in mere 210 specimens. Comparable to the supercar, they also made a super MP-05 watch and gave it a price 300,000 US dollars. Hour from sapphire crystal it has the shape of a LaFerrari. The watch is extremely complex, it consists of just 637 components and is, among other things, also most difficult an hour, which was ever made at Hublot.
15. Tourbillon McLaren F1 RM 50-03
The most expensive watch on the list with the name Tourbillon McLaren F1 50-03 is also known as the Split Second Chronograph Ultralight - McLaren F1. It was designed in collaboration between the McLaren Formula 1 team and a watchmaker Richard Mille. It is the result of mutual work the easiest tourbillon chronometer, which weighs only 38 grams. The extremely light composition embodies the speed and dynamics of the McLaren team. The RM 50-03 case is made of a material that is 6 times easier and 200 times stronger of steel.
