Swiss luxury watchmaker Baume & Mercier celebrates the 50th anniversary of the great Cobra win with two new chronograph timepieces. Inspired by the vintage 1948 mono-push-piece chronograph the watch is available in two version steel and red gold – all designed to celebrate Carroll Shelby’s achievements.
“The elegance of lines, attention to high quality and legacy of expertise are some of the common characteristics between our creations, our philosophy and values,” shared Alain Zimmermann, global CEO of Baume & Mercier.
The first timepiece Capeland Shelby Cobra Steel Chronograph features a 44mm x 14.9mm case, and is powered by a Swiss automatic La Joux-Perret caliber 8120 with 25 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 42 hours. Limited Edition of 1,965 Pieces – This version retails for $4,450.
The second timpiece Capeland Shelby Cobra 18k Red Gold Flyback Chronograph is housed in a 44mm x 16.5mm case, and is powered by a Swiss automatic La Joux-Perret caliber 8147-2 with 27 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 44 hours. Limited Edition of 98 Pieces – This version retails for $19,950. Both have an AR-coated sapphire crystal, a sapphire display back, and the caseback is engraved with Carroll Shelby’s signature. They will be available June 2015.
[ Source: Baume & Mercier ]
