Ferrari isn't the only automaker that can get involved in the exclusive luxury watch business. Jaguar wants to get in on the fun and it tapped British watchmaker Bremont to create an ultra-limited edition timepiece in honor of the iconic Lightweight E-Type.
The two British brands actually have a history of collaboration, beginning with the development of the Jaguar C-X75 Concept back in 2010, specifically the analog dashboard clock found in the interior of the 778-horsepower hybrid supercar. Now, the two companies are back at it again with a new partnership that ties into Jaguar's plan to finish the Lightweight E-Type project it started in February 1963.
The watch itself is a thing of beauty. It's got a 43 mm (1.69-inch) white gold case with an aluminum center ring. This ring, it turns out, was made using the same material used int he construction of the Lightweight E-Type. How's that for unique, right? Look inside at the black dial and you'll notice that it was inspired by a Lightweight E-Type tachometer. A subtle "red zone" quadrant is also a prominent feature while at the six o'clock position, a specific car chassis number of the Lightweight E-Type is displayed, just above where it reads 'Automatic' and 'Made in U.K.' Meanwhile, the watch strap is made from Connolly leather, which is the same type of cover Jaguar used on the Lightweight E-Type's upholstery.
Neither Jaguar nor Bremont has mentioned any pricing details for these six watches. What we do know is that they won't come cheap. Not cheap at all.
Click past the jump to read more about the Jaguar Lightweight E-Type tachometer.
Jaguar and Bremont Watches Launch Lightweight E-Type Tachometer originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 17 August 2014 06:00 EST.
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