AMVOX2 DB9 Transponder

Aston Martin and Jaeger-LeCoultre have announced the launch of the AMVOX2 DB9 Transponder timepiece which affords the owner of a DB9 the luxury of opening their sports car by simply pressing on the sapphire crystal of their watch.

The AMVOX2 DB9 Transponder heralds the third generation of the revolutionary creation that sealed the ties between Aston Martin and the Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre.

As the driver nears the car, all he need do is press the OPEN position on the watch glass (between eight and nine o’clock) in order to unlock the car, whereas doing the same thing on the CLOSE position between three and four o’clock will lock the vehicle.

By pressing simultaneously on the “OPEN” and “CLOSE” rectangles, the watch emits a signal recognised by the car as a “FIND ME” function: the headlamps light up for several seconds, without unlocking the car, so as to enable the owner to find the car at a glance.

In-cased in grade five titanium, the black dial of the AMVOX2 DB9 Transponder is adorned with a grille-type motif and bears rhodium-plated metallic numerals coated in the centre with a luminescent black substance. The DB9 logo, which is gilded – as are the hands and hour-markers, appears to be floating in the centre in a window revealing the ruthenium mainplate and bridges of the exquisitely refined movement.

The AMVOX2 DB9 Transponder watch is available to order now for £12,426 or $24,400 exclusive of local taxes and customs & duties charges.

Spyker Timepiece

Spyker Timepiece

Apparently, a limited edition Spyker timepiece represents the perfect Christmas gift for discerning motoring and watch enthusiasts.  Launched at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans to celebrate the exclusive supercar brand’s participation in the world-renowned motor racing challenge, the Spyker Timepieces collection are adorned with exquisite design details that echo the styling features of Spyker’s luxury supercars.

Designed and engineered by renowned watch and luxury goods expert, Thierry Chaunu of Expression D’Artistes International S.A., the Spyker-branded chronographs are available in solid 18K grey or rose gold finishes, each of which is limited to a run of 250, or in polished steel or matt black titanium finishes, each of which is limited to a run of 1000 each.  The quilted leather bracelets, available in Dutch Spyker Orange, Black Anthracite or Blanc de Blanc white, are hand-stitched in France using Royal Dutch Hulshof leather, the very same as the hides that are specified for Spyker’s supercar interiors.

These exclusive watches are water resistant to 100 metres and are individually numbered.

The Spyker Timepieces collection is available online at www.SpykerTime.com and at carefully selected watch retailers as well as a small number of Spyker-sponsored car owners’ events, with prices ranging from US$ 9,750 / € 7,500 to US$30,500 / € 23,500.