Driven by Speed and Style

Motorsport has inspired watchmakers for centuries to make watches that marry precision with performance. These are the watches that are meant not just to tell time but to symbolise the speed, power and innovation of the tracks and skies.

Areflection of the thrills of high-octane sports, their bold designs and cutting-edge features capture the artistry of watchmaking and the appeal of competition. From slender chronographs to resistant materials, they are a reflection of both precision craftsmanship and high-energy excitement.

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Pink Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton (H. Moser x Alpine)

The H. Moser x Alpine F1 Pink Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton sports a 42.3mm stainless steel case, paired with a dome sapphire crystal making it a gorgeously skeletonized dial. This dial is enhanced by lumed markers and applied indices, striking a visual chord that balances sophistication with modern design. At 11mm thick without the crystal and 14mm with it, it carries itself as an elegant yet aggressive piece. Offering 120m of water resistance, this is an ideal everyday wear watch or even for some light water sports activities. The watch combines precision, reliability, and artistry with this in-house caliber, the HMC 811, automatic winding, 28 jewels, and a 74-hour power reserve, making the perfect timepiece for those appreciating design functionality.

MB&F HM8 Mark 2 Blue

The MB&F HM8 Mark 2 Blue re-writes the page of automotive horology with their shiny blue glossy “body paneling” executed from CarbonMacrolon, ultra-lightweight and rigid materials used with additional rigidity generated through carbon nanotubes integration. The Case made from Ti5 is surprisingly lightweight for a diameter as large as 41.5mm. In any case, these dimensions give this watch a more imposing presence on the wrist than its 47mm length and 19mm height may suggest, which the design largely mitigates in terms of the bulge with the smoothly flared lugs, as well as the leather strap that mirrors the shape of the case. Notably, a locking mechanism completes the crown which appears stylized to mimic a tailpipe. Although the watch offers just 30m of water resistance, it does connect interesting design with automotive form, so it is a good deal for people who enjoy bold, technical watches with an avant-garde touch.

Roger Dubuis x Lamborghini Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph

This Roger Dubuis x Lamborghini Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph is an absolute beauty, boasting a 45mm grey carbon case and a notched ceramic bezel edged in green. Standing at 17.13mm thick, it oozes power, but it is light on the wrist and can be taken anywhere due to 100m water resistance. A skeletonized dial reveals the movement, exposing all the beauty in the column wheel, balance wheel, and twin barrels. The architecture of the movement is attached to a symmetrical bridge featuring green bars and luminous inserts. The two-level flange supports red and green tracks for a tachymeter scale, and chronograph elapsed times are helped by a rotating minutes counter. Bright red luminescent hands and the lacquered numerals in bright green enhance the sporty, performance-oriented design. Thus, if you want something stylish and highly advanced, then this is the perfect choice.

Bell & Ross BR-X5 Racing

With its lug-to-lug length of 49.5mm, the Bell & Ross BR-X5 Racing presents an assertive wrist presence. Though imposing in its size, the lightness of titanium keeps its comfort and wearability higher than its steel peers. With a height of 12.8mm, this timepiece measures almost 13.3mm on the wrist and offers a serious presence without any weight because it is made from titanium and mounted on an integrated strap. Along with the four-arm crown, the watch features modern carved flanks revealing a black DLC titanium midcase. The new BR-X5 Racing encases sport-inspired aesthetics in a 100m water-resistant body. An integrated strap or titanium bracelet with visual tapering helps reduce the bulk of the watch, presenting comfort and style for all who strive for a bold yet refined timepiece.

TAG Heuer Monaco Titanium Racing Green

The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green retains a classic 39mm x 39mm square case design but updates it with a contemporary titanium case with a nice matte and sandblasted finish. Its construction not only makes it comfortable to wear but also cooler and more subdued compared to its steel counterpart and well-balanced on the wrist. The Monaco Titanium Racing Green retains its iconic 14.35mm height and 47.5mm length, with 100m of water resistance, ensuring versatility in casual and formal settings. The racing green dial comes with a perforated strap, accented with a bright yellow lining on the inner side, and closed by a titanium folding clasp bearing the historic Heuer logo. Powered by the Calibre 11, an automatic movement with a Dubois-Depraz chronograph module, Monaco brings an in-house movement to those who cannot afford the in-house Heuer 02 movement with a signature 9 o’clock crown and slightly thinner profile.

From the February 2025 issue of L’Officiel India.