Land Rover has made a cool watch and it's less expensive than you might think
Published on Aug 02, 2022 at 1:28 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 02, 2022 at 1:29 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Land Rover has teamed up with British watchmaker Elliot Brown to create a limited-edition watch.
It’s inspired by the all-new Defender Works V8 and is less expensive than you might expect.
The watch is limited to 1,000 units worldwide and will cost around $730.
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The timepiece, just like the car, is rugged and tough, and it was designed to be used as a go-anywhere, do-anything timepiece.
The case is made from stainless steel painted with a unique camouflage pattern, and the luminous dial glows in the dark showcasing three different colors: Pale Green, Ice Blue and Glow White.
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Automakers regularly partner up with watch brands to launch new timepieces because they know that many of their customers love watches just as much as they love cars.
The idea was to capture the essence of the Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II, a tough off-roading vehicle that the company created to celebrate global Land Rover expeditions including the iconic Camel Trophy.
The vehicle itself is limited to 25 units and unlike the watch, it is phenomenally expensive, with a price tag of $275,000.
Daytime will reveal a more conservative white-on-white camo pattern for the dial, with a black and white second hand, and black minute and hour hand.
To top it all off, the watch is offered with a soft rubber strap inspired by the Land Rover Defender’s aluminium hood decals.
The watch retails for £595, equivalent to $729 at today’s exchange rate.
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About the Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy II
Launched earlier this year, the Works V8 Trophy II is the second iteration of a special-edition Defender that Land Rover built to honor the brand’s all-terrain heritage.
It is powered by a 5.0-liter V8, delivering 405 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque.
It is painted with a camo pattern that combines three colors: Gloss Black and Fuji White, along with Narvik Black for the roof.
As a cherry on top, Elliot Brown made a gorgeous clock for the dashboard.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
