NOVEMBER 2017 WWW.BOATINTERNATIONAL.COMBOAT LIFEatches and cars are inextricably linked,”
Gerry McGovern, Land Rover’s chief
design officer, recently told me over lunch.
“People don’t really need these things, but
they desire them.” As both a car lover and watch
collector – each a malady I would not inflict on my
worst enemies – the mechanical objects do indeed
seem related. A car person is usually a watch person.
Starting with the 1963 Rolex Daytona, a seemingly
endless parade of auto-themed chronographs has been
emanating from Switzerland. I own half a dozen
chronographs and am tempted on an almost daily
basis to buy yet another one, starting with – you
guessed it – the recently redesigned Daytona, with its
stunning ceramic bezel and year long wait list.
I also have a thing for Chopard’s Mille Miglia
watches, introduced in 1988 and named in honor of
the famous Italian race. The 2017 Race Edition is one
of the best iterations yet. The 44mm stainless steel
watch features a large fluted crown resembling a fuel
tank cap, a masculine engine-turned dial evoking
a vintage dashboard and a now classic Chopard touch:
the black rubber strap with a 1960s Dunlop racing tire
tread motif. Chopard calls it an “elegant ‘all-road’
high-performance watch,” and I tend to agree.
Co-developed by the design and technical
engineering teams at Zenith and Land Rover, the two
Range Rover models – each featuring an
El Primero movement – go a long way to honoring the
spirit of the motoring brand. I am mad for the new
Velar, both the vehicle and the watch, with its 42mmThe Rolex Daytona fueled a love affair
between cars and watches that is still
going strong, says Jon Alain GuzikWell-oiled machines
Seafaring skincare
case finished in a high contrast burnished copper and
the slate gray dial. It’s a perfect daily, if you own a new
Velar or not.
Finally, if you have a cool million sitting around, the
Richard Mille RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split Seconds
Chronograph Ultralight McLaren F1 could be yours.
The RM 50-03 is made from Graph TPT,
a composite created by injecting graphene-
containing resins into layers of carbon fibers, and
weighs in at 1.4oz, including the strap. Richard
Mille channels the bleeding edge nature of F1 and
distills it into a timepiece. Items this flawless will
always cost a pretty penny.The recent wave of marine-infused beauty products hasn’t crested yet, as lotions and potions continue
to power their performance with marine life extracts.
Peter Thomas Roth’s Blue Marine Algae Mask is a rich moisturizing gel containing blue marine
algae, which is full of antioxidants, minerals and amino acids to help hydrate and protect the skin,
combined with Antarcticine, a protein compound sourced from glacial ice. $52, peterthomasroth.com
Alterna’s lightweight Sea Chic Volume & Texture Foam Spray uses caviar extract and mineral-rich
salt from the Dead Sea to add body and waves, while protecting hair from over-styling. $32, ulta.com
The Body Shop’s Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash is a mild oil- and soap-free foaming gel
containing ethically harvested seaweed from Ireland. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it gently cleanses
while moisturizing and conditioning skin, leaving a matt finish. $16.50, thebodyshop-usa.comRight: Richard Mille
RM 50-03 Tourbillon
Split Seconds
Chronograph
Ultralight McLaren
F1, $1m,
richardmille.com.
Below right,
from left: Zenith
El Primero Range
Rover Velar, $8,700,
Range Rover Special
Edition, $7,700,
zenith-watches.com;
Rolex Oyster
Perpetual
Cosmograph
Daytona, $12,400,
rolex.com.
Below: Chopard Mille
Miglia 2017 Race
Edition, $6,840,
chopard.com“W
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