Best Watches For Car Enthusiasts Part 2: Passionate Collectables To Timeless Timepieces

Wristwatches are small and simple instruments that slap on your wrist and tell you the time. Or at least that is what most think. However, to a wristwatch afficionado, it is a combination of art and engineering coming together to create something beautiful and timeless. When you pair this passion with cars, it becomes the perfect accessory for an automotive enthusiast.

They are no longer simple instruments that tell you about the present. They can hark back to the past or tell you about the future all by looking at your wrist. They complement the person’s lifestyle and their love for cars with amazing designs and features. In this edition of Best Watches For Car Enthusiasts Part 2, we will be looking at a few more collectables and timeless works of art. Before we jump to the list, here is a quick recap of Part 1 of the best watches for car enthusiasts.

The RNR Rockfighter is a unique watch made from a 2003 Land Rover Defender known as the ‘Rockfighter’. Michael Ortner, the owner, used this Defender for extreme off-road adventures worldwide. When the car needed a new left door in 2019, the original material was recycled to create 453 watch dials for the RNR Rockfighter. The RNR stands for ‘Road Not Required’, highlighting its off-road capabilities.

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REC RNR Rockfighter Price: AED 5,124

The 901 GW Exoskeleton is a limited-edition timepiece created in collaboration with Guntherwerks. This exclusive watch captures the spirit of Gunther Werks’ tribute to the iconic Porsche 993 GT3RS, renowned for its high-performance and bespoke craftsmanship. Gunther Werks, based in California, is known for modernizing the Porsche 993, the last air-cooled 911, while preserving its original driving experience.

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REC 901 GW Exoskeleton Price: AED 9,164

Bugatti has teamed up with VIITA Watches to launch the Carbone Limited Edition smartwatch. This smartwatch not only boasts limited availability but also makes history as the world’s first to feature a full carbon fibre housing. The carbon fibre elements are precision-milled from a solid block and accented with Bugatti’s signature blue. The Carbone Limited Edition mirrors Bugatti’s excellence in both materials and design.

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Bugatti Carbone Limited Edition Price: AED 9,900

The McLaren Speedtail 765 Gyro in Racing Red, an extraordinary performance timepiece that embodies precision and excellence. It pays homage to McLaren’s racing history and features their Gyro feature with spinning wheels. With meticulous attention to detail, this watch boasts a 43mm black titanium carbide-coated stainless steel bezel, adorned with eye-catching accents like a caliper, a ten-spoke wheel design, and a slotted disc.

The drilled disc, bold caliper accent, and intricately designed wheel, all expertly crafted from genuine embossed metal, create a captivating visual. With its Racing Red hue and precise detailing, it not only defines the watch’s character but also ensures effortless readability.

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RS Chrono McLaren Speedtail 765 Price: Approx. AED 11,256

Willy Breitling, sensing the pulse of that exhilarating era, embarked on a mission to craft an unconventional chronograph that would encapsulate its spirit. His creation? The iconic Top Time. The brand has collaborated with many big names in the past to create times of art. One such automotive legend is the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette, produced between 1963 and 1967, famously known as the “Sting Ray.”

What makes the Top Time B01 Chevrolet Corvette a standout is its homage to this classic car. Adorned with the colours and emblem of its automotive counterpart, this timepiece also boasts a perforated leather racing strap, a tachymeter scale for measuring speed, and distinctive “squircle” subdials that evoke the charm of vintage dashboard gauges.

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Breitling Top Time B01 Chevrolet Corvette Price: AED 29,925

Celebrating 75 years of “Driven by Dreams,” Porsche Design unveils the Chronograph 1 – 75 Years Porsche Edition, a limited-edition masterpiece of only 475 pieces. This watch pays homage to the original Chronograph 1 created in 1972 by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, marking the birth of Porsche Design.

Porsche Designs 75-Year Anniversary Edition Price: Approx. AED 45,938

The Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G 63 celebrates a remarkable 20-year partnership between IWC Schaffhausen and Mercedes-AMG. Crafted from exquisite 18-carat armour gold, this timepiece draws inspiration from the iconic Mercedes-AMG G 63 “Grand Edition,” embodying its rugged charm and functionality.

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IWC Schaffhausen Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G63 Price: Approx. AED 143,170

This exquisite timepiece commemorates the 60th Anniversary of Corvette Racing and the famous C6.R that raced for 8 years in various series. BRM Chronographs and Corvette Racing have developed this new timepiece honouring the racing career. Only 6 of these exceptional timepieces will ever be created, making it an exclusive collector’s item.

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Corvette Collection Racing C6.R 60th Anniversary Edition Price: Approx. AED 55,095

Introducing the Lamborghini Revuelto-inspired timepiece, a true marvel for supercar enthusiasts. Powered by the RD780 calibre, it boasts a 72-hour power reserve and a fully integrated chronograph with a visible column wheel. The watch’s standout feature is the 120° Rotating Minute Counter (RMC), offering a unique twist.

Engineered for precision, it includes a vertical clutch and a Second Braking System (SBS) for added stability. With a C-SMC Carbon case, black ceramic bezel, and sapphire crystal, it’s a blend of luxury and innovation. The chronograph, with two patents and a flyback function, is a horological masterpiece. Experience the future of timekeeping. Here is a list of used Lamborghini cars for sale in the UAE and new Lamborghini cars for sale in the UAE.

Roger Dubis Excalibur Spider Revuelto Flyback Price: Approx. AED 394,847

Introducing the Fast & Furious Twin Turbo – a true masterpiece that blends intricate horology with the iconic symbols of the beloved Fast & Furious movie franchise by Universal Pictures. This extraordinary timepiece boasts a remarkable combination of four never-before-seen complications, all driven by the exclusive Jacob & Co. calibre JCFM05 manual wound movement, comprising a total of 832 components.

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Jacob & Co Fast & Furious Twin Turbo Price: Approx. AED 2.13 Million

Introducing the RM 36-01 G-Sensor Tourbillon Sébastien Loeb, a collaboration between Richard Mille and Sébastien Loeb, the nine-time WRC champion and Pikes Peak record-holder. This watch builds on the RM 036’s mechanical G-force sensor. The watch features a 70-hour power reserve indicator, a function selector, and a G-force sensor. The 47.70 mm case is made from carbon nanotubes and titanium, offering high visibility against black PVD-treated movement components.

Richard Mille RM 36-01 Tourbillion: Sebastien Loeb Price: Approx. AED 2.84 Million

Richard Mille, in collaboration with McLaren-Honda, presents the RM 50-03, the world’s lightest split-second tourbillon chronograph. It achieves this remarkable feat through the use of groundbreaking materials, including graphene, a revolutionary nano-material. The RM 50-03 combines a tourbillon escapement with a split-second function and colored indicators display the 70-hour energy reserve and torque sensor.

The movement, weighing just 7 grams, boasts grade 5 Titanium and Carbon TPT components, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship. Inspired by McLaren-Honda’s Formula 1 suspension structure, a Carbon TPT transverse cage provides exceptional shock resistance.

Limited to 75 pieces, the RM 50-03 is exclusively available at Richard Mille boutiques and comes with a 1:5 scale model of the McLaren-Honda racing car driven by Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne in 2017. Here is a list of used McLaren cars for sale in the UAE and new McLaren cars for sale in the UAE.

Richard Mille RM 50-03 Tourbillon: McLaren F1 Price: Approx. AED 3.59 Million