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2012 - Issue 6 - October

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nspired by the sophisticated elegance of vintage automobile races or the adrenaline of high-speed championships, certain watchmakers gear their style to the defining automotive showdowns of our day. Cuervo y Sobrinos automatic Robusto Chronometa watch ($6,200) honors the brand's classic car rally, Cuervo y Sobrinos Summer Marathon, which was initiated this past summer as a race through the Italian Alps and is one of the 10 ACI- CSAI 2012 Great Events. It features a "countdown" bezel, a system specially designed for classic car drivers. The watch is crafted in titanium and steel. cuervoysobrinos.com. Tag Heuer, official partner of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand WRIST RACES I Prix, releases this Swiss-made Monaco 39mm Automatic Chronograph Steve McQueen Chronograph ($8,100). Steve McQueen wore a Monaco (which was originally named for the LeMans race) in the 1971 film Le Mans. It features a sapphire crystal and caseback. Geneva Seal (special order only), 112 E. Oak St., 312-944-3100; tagheuer.com. This 18k 106 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM rose-gold Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chrono 2012 ($20,880) offers GMT 24-hour time indication and is a COSC-certified chronometer with 48 hours of power reserve. It pays homage to the annual vintage auto races in Europe, which Chopard participated in for decades. Limited edition of 250 pieces. Sidney Garber, 118 E. Delaware Pl., 312-944-5225; chopard.com. Rolex has been a participant in auto racing since it became involved with the Daytona International Speedway races in 1959. The luxury brand built this iconic and sought-after watch; the 40mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona ($28,800) is crafted in 18k Everose gold with waterproof push but- tons. Tourneau, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 312-266-7600; rolex.com. A sponsor of Lamborghini racing, Blancpain unveils the L-Evolution Super Trofeo- Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph Large Date ($55,700) in 18k rose gold and carbon fiber with a flyback function and Grand Date. It houses 409 indi- vidual components and is finished with a carbon fiber dial and alcantara strap. Geneva Seal, 112 E. Oak St., 312-944-3100; blancpain.com TIRES, SEAT, AND WHEEL, ASTON MARTIN LONG ISLAND. 1060 NORTHERN BLVD. ROSLYN, NEW YORK, 11576

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