Swiss watch manufacturer Laurent Ferrier has released the Sport Auto, a new sports watch that remixes the Nautilus to deliver an opulent yet understated piece perfect for classy dressers.
According to the company, the new timepiece was inspired by auto racing, which is why it features a 41.5mm tonneau-shaped middle case that gives the impression it is flowing into the bracelet construction. In addition, both the case and bracelet are made from grade 5 titanium, a material associated with luxury automobiles.
Other notable features of the Sport Auto include an opalescent finish dial in an eye-catching blue gradient colorway, and 18K white gold indices with matching 18k white gold hour, minute, and second hands. Powering the watch is Laurent Ferrier's in-house LF270.01 automatic with a micro-rotor winding system.
Image Credit: Laurent Ferrier
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Luxury Sports Watches
- Manufacturers are remixing classic designs with modern technology to attract new audiences.
- Automotive-inspired Timepieces
- The use of materials and design elements borrowed from luxury autos is gaining popularity in watchmaking.
- Micro-rotor Winding Systems
- Watchmakers are exploring new ways to improve the efficiency and accuracy of automatic movements.
Sectors Adopting This
- Luxury Watchmaking
- Innovations in materials and design are creating opportunities for watchmakers to reach new markets and increase customer engagement.
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Collaborations with luxury watch brands can help automotive manufacturers extend their brands to new product categories.
- Microtechnology
- Advancements in micro-rotor winding systems have the potential to impact a wide range of industries beyond watchmaking.
