Autodromo Stradale
Autodromo’s latest timepiece design draws inspiration from dashboard instruments found in Italian sports cars of the late 1950s, highlighted by a fascinating multi-layered dial. Beneath a domed sapphire crystal, the hour indexes are applied to a transparent glass ring, which floats over the colored dial below for a three-dimensional effect. The custom-designed leather strap makes reference to the luxurious interiors of the time. The Autodromo Stradale is powered by a 24-jewel Miyota automatic movement, beautifully finished and displayed behind a sapphire exhibition caseback. As with all Autodromo watches, the Stradale arrives in beautifully conceived packaging evoking the idea of a road trip in Northern Italy circa 1960, complete with vintage-inspired map. Available in thee color combinations: cream dial with brown strap; black dial with burgundy strap; and gray dial with blue strap.
The Autodromo Stradale is available for $875,
by pre-order at www.autodromo.com, and will be coming soon to select retailers.
Spada—The Long Story of a Short Tail
By Bart Lenaerts
Italian designer Ercole Spada penned the iconic Aston Martin DB4 Zagato, the Alfa Romeo “Codatronca,” TZ1, TZ2, 2600 SZ and many other vehicles for manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, Lancia and Fiat. In Spada—The long story of a short tail, author Lenaerts traces the history of both the man and his designs. Filled with original designs, artwork and sketches—many never seen before—at 300, large format (30 x 20-cm) pages, Spada is a unique and revealing look into a giant of the automotive world. Also available is a very limited edition of 150 copies clothed in a handmade and numbered aluminum slipcase, inspired by Spada’s seminal work at Zagato and personally signed by Ercole Spada himself.
Regular edition €90, Aluminum Case €350
Available only at www.waft.be
Hergest Design Silk Necktie
If you have a passion for a particular marque or model of vehicle, why not wear it? Hergest is a very British company with a raft of accessories to suit many motoring marques and themes.
The Bentley 4½ litre silk tie shown here features a British Racing Green Bentley image in a diamond pattern on a cream background. The silk twill tie, at just over 60-inches long, is an ideal length to accommodate the “Windsor Knot”. It comes wrapped in cellophane, in its own bespoke box. Other marques available are Riley, MG, Morgan, Mini, Citroen, Morris, Frazer Nash and many more. These make an excellent gift—especially for yourself!
The tie retails at £45 (plus postage and packing) and can be purchased directly from the website www.hergesthandmadehandbags.com.
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