A Watch Fit for 007 Everyone’s favorite fictional British spy, James Bond, wore a Breitling Top Time chronograph watch as he piloted an Aston Martin DB5 in the 1965 film “Thunderball.” Now, Breitling has partnered with Aston to produce a new Top Time chronograph model that pays homage to 007’s car of choice. The Top Time Tribute to Aston Martin DB5 shares its twin-register aesthetics with the classic Bond-worn model, while adding elements such as a wooden inner bezel on the watch face that reflects the DB5’s wooden steering wheel. Three limited editions are available, including a stainless-steel version in 1,022 […]
A Watch Fit for 007
Everyone’s favorite fictional British spy, James Bond, wore a Breitling Top Time chronograph watch as he piloted an Aston Martin DB5 in the 1965 film “Thunderball.” Now, Breitling has partnered with Aston to produce a new Top Time chronograph model that pays homage to 007’s car of choice. The Top Time Tribute to Aston Martin DB5 shares its twin-register aesthetics with the classic Bond-worn model, while adding elements such as a wooden inner bezel on the watch face that reflects the DB5’s wooden steering wheel. Three limited editions are available, including a stainless-steel version in 1,022 pieces, a steel-and-platinum version in 315 pieces, and an 18k red-gold-and-onyx edition in 250 pieces. From $11,400. breitling.com
Keep ’em Round
Tire Saver by Vorwerk prevents flat spots in your collector car’s tires by cushioning the contact patch to allow long-term parking. The three-piece modular set includes six ramps, four pads and two overrun stops, all made from EPDM, a synthetic rubber. Ramps have just a 1-cm edge height and a flat approach angle, enabling use by vehicles with low ground clearance. Designed and manufactured in Germany, each set weighs 88 pounds and personalization is available. From $595. us-v-car-tech.com
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