Five Coolest Car-Inspired Watches for Petrolheads

2024-07-01 // SuperPodium
Check out these five fuel-injected watches that draw inspiration from the world of cars and racing, ranging from simple to complex.

"Racing is life; anything that happens before or after is just waiting." These famous words perfectly capture the essence of the thrill of racing for a dedicated car enthusiast, or a Petrolhead. To them, nothing compares to the adrenaline of driving fast cars on winding roads or on a racetrack. It's a moment when everything else fades away, and all that matters is you, your machine, and the open road. Of course, a watch is also an essential accessory for a true Petrolhead!

Here are five of the coolest fuel-injected watches that take inspiration from the world of cars:

1. Tourbillon Hypercar Watch

This watch, developed in partnership with a hypercar manufacturer, features a triple sub-dial layout inspired by a car's gauge cluster. The highlight of this watch is a miniature automaton of a V16 engine. Limited to 150 pieces, it comes with a price tag of (base price).

2. Lucent Steel Chronograph Watch

This watch showcases a 40.5mm Lucent steel case and a silvery-white dial with Panda-like sub-dials. It is equipped with a COSC-certified chronograph movement and is worn on a perforated black leather strap. It retails for (price).

3. Porsche Endurance Racing Watch

This watch, developed in collaboration with Porsche, pays homage to the 963 race car that competes in top-tier endurance races. It features signature design elements and is powered by an in-house calibre. Limited to 963 pieces, it has a price of (price).

4. Driver's Vertical Display Watch

This watch features a unique vertical display of time, allowing drivers to check the time without taking their hands off the wheel. With its titanium case and blue CarbonMacrolon panels, it takes design cues from iconic cars. Limited to 33 pieces, it comes with a price of (price).

5. MotoGP Anniversary Chronograph Watch

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of MotoGP, this watch features a steel case with a brake disc-shaped fixed bezel. Red accents on the blue dial add a racing-inspired touch. Limited to 2,024 pieces, it is priced at (price).

If you're a true Petrolhead, these car-inspired watches are a perfect accessory to complement your passion for speed and racing. Remember, racing is not just a hobby; it's a way of life!

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