Simon de Burton

REC: watches that have already had a life of adventure

This article was written in association with REC Watches Copenhagen-based REC was established in 2011 by Danes Jonathan Kamstrup and Christian Mygh who spotted a market for watches that incorporated…

16th October 2020

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Precision: Farer’s classic car influence

Farer's watches stand out thanks to their distinctive colours —influenced by classic Porsche and Jaguar paint charts Reproduced from Motor Sport, September 2019 Anyone with an interest in watches will…

29th September 2019

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IWC adds Pilot's Watch collection to AMG partnership

Back in 2005 IWC flew a few watch hacks up to Arjeplog in Sweden, that snowy wasteland where car makers go to develop tyres and anti-lock braking systems, and to…

McLaren MP4-1B for sale: Laudable qualities

Some believe Formula 1 enjoyed its golden era during the ’70s and ’80s. If that’s when you grew up, there’s a good chance you spent more than a few summer…

1932 Hudson 'Martz Special' set to cause auction kerfuffle

Think 'pre-war competition cars’ and the name of Hudson might not be the first to spring to mind. But this famous American marque, launched in 1909 and named after Detroit…

Look on the bright side: September 2021 auction results

1993 Porsche 968 Club Sport Sold by Bonhams, £21,744 It might have been out of production for more than 25 years, but many people still regard Porsche’s stripped-out 968 Club…

Chopard's Mille Miglia watch for 2021

If you like old cars and you like old watches you might think Karl-Friedrich Scheufele has the world’s best job. Along with his sister Caroline he’s co-president of Chopard, the…

Monterey Car Week: America's most wanted

What to expect An introduction to the classic-packed week with a day-to-day guide Read more Auctions We preview the world-class lots, including a film-star Porsche 917K Read more …

Monterey car week preview — guide to Pebble Beach and more

After Covid caused the cancellation of the 2020 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for only the second time in its 70-year history (the first was 1960 and happened due to a…

Lamborghini Miura: The soprano

There are few classic cars more mythical than the original Lamborghini Jota that was built to the design of factory test driver Bob Wallace in 1970. With its riveted, light alloy…

1969 Dodge Daytona NASCAR — Howdy, partners...

He may only have stood 5ft 4in tall in his cowboy boots, but few singers were as big on the country and western scene as the honey-voiced Marty Robbins. Best…

Pebble Beach auctions 2021: sales Shangri-La

With thousands of vehicles and tens of thousands of enthusiasts flocking to the Monterey peninsula for Car Week, the top auction houses are presented with a captive audience whose love…

History is alive at the 2021 Monterey Motorsports Reunion

From the German marques on show at Legends of the Autobahn to multi-million dollar cars that will line the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach, and from the oddball offerings that…

Oh wow, like, hey man... August 2021 auction results

1952 Harley Davidson 'Captain America' Sold by Cord & Kruse, £205,310 If the ‘Captain America’ chopper used in Easy Rider isn’t the most famous motorcycle in movie history, what is?…