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Combine a prestigious Swiss watch company with the maker of exotic Italian super cars, make it limited edition, and you will get the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo. Cars and watches have always gone together and we have seen less eloquent pairings than this, but coming from Lamborghini, it is a surprise this watch is as understated as it is. In fact, this watch is relatively normal looking, but there is nothing normal about it. 85 Uniqueness The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo was created to commemorate a new series of races taking place around the world this year. This series will feature only Lamborghini cars and include six of the most legendary race tracks, *** it the most demanding single-make championship in the history of racing. There will only be 300 of the commemorative watches made available to the public, many of which have already been promised to the series' sponsors and drivers; getting your hands on one will be very difficult. Read more 75 Durability A watch like this is meant to be worn while racing and, as such, it is made from some of the strongest materials in the world. This includes a case made from DLC (diamond like coating) carbon over stainless steel, an NAC coated movement and our personal favorite, a strap made from Alcantara leather -- the very same material used to cover the Lamborghini’s seats. Since Blancpain has taken no real risks with the design of this chronograph, it runs little risk of fading out of style, which is more than we can say for many auto-inspired sport watches. We love the race-inspired red chrono pusher and skeletonized hands. The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo is a timeless sport chronograph that, while not the most interesting looking watch in the world, is more than competent. We suspect many collectors are already revving their engines to get one. Ben Clymer is the Executive Editor of Hodinkee.com, a daily blog of the most interesting watches in the world.

The Forbidden City of Beijing is the home of the Palace Museum which is something of a mecca for art and international culture. In this museum, you will find a highly impressive collection of national treasures. A great honor of representing contemporary watchmaking art in the Palace Museum has been bestowed upon Blancpain. This is the world's oldest watch brand and it is only apt that the privilege of showcasing the first and only modern wristwatch should be Blancpain's. Blancpain knows what an honor this is and has developed a unique, one of a kind version of its Carrousel Volant Une Minute. This was revealed in an official donation ceremony held at the Palace Museum. Blancpain Qiankun Carrousel technical details according to the press are : "Blancpain has created a one-of-a-kind version of its remarkable karussel watch, christened the Blancpain Qiankun Carrousel. This collection wristwatch is crafted from 18-carat white gold. Its half-open worked opaline dial depicts the "Yin and Yang" symbol and reveals the noble, restrained architecture of the entirely hand-decorated movement. The partially hollowed hour and minute hands are dagger-shaped, while a round dial opening at 12 o'clock highlights the stunning intricacy of the karussel.The back of the 43.5 mm-diameter case is inscribed with the words "The Palace Museum" and "Pi��ce Unique". Through the sapphire crystal, one may admire the oscillating weight specially designed for this model and bearing the inscriptions "1735", and the names "Qianlong" and "Blancpain". These inscriptions commemorate a striking coincidence in the history of Blancpain and that of the Forbidden City: 1735, the date Blancpain was founded, also witnessed the coronation of the Chinese emperor Qianlong. At the centre of the oscillating weight, the exquisitely and accurately drawn depiction of the Forbidden City serves as an eloquent reminder of the inseparable tie between this exceptional watch and the showcase in which it will now shine.The Carrousel Volant Une Minute by Blancpain is a vivid reflection of the innovative strength and pioneering spirit of the Manufacture in Le Brassus.