This watch is literally made from the brakes of a race car
Published on Feb 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 28, 2022 at 2:50 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
You can now buy a watch literally made from the brake pads of a race car.
Watch brand Lorige teamed up with Peugeot Sport to create its latest model the ‘BL-Endurance’.
The concept is wild, but not totally surprising considering Lorige is founded by three French racing drivers.
Production is limited to 24 pieces, each with a hefty €29,200 (about US$32,500) price tag excluding taxes.
The particular piece is made from the brake pads of the Peugeot 9X8 prototype: a 670-hp hybrid supercar (2.6-litre V6 + a 200 kW electric motor) that Peugeot will be using at Le Mans in 2022.
In order to make it even more durable, Lorige added titanium and applied layers of DLC-coating to protect the case, the bezel and even the screws.
The ‘engine’ inside the 51.6 mm case is a Swiss Jura-made LOR-PR01, a manual-winding, 37-jewel, 294-component movement with a 45-hour power reserve.
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.
