Porsche Design makes plenty that would do the trick,
but now Singer's doing one of its own, and it follows the “reinterpretation”
model by flipping the script on how a racing chronograph is typically laid out.
Called the Track 1, the chronograph's dial moves the
lap-timing functions to the middle and the usual time-tracking element to the
rotating outer rings. So while it may look at first glance like an ordinary
wristwatch, it's been entirely redesigned to put “its priorities in the right
place.”
Said to have resulted from “a decade of
development,” the unique AgenGraphe movement also features “jumping” hours and
minutes to make the time of day it easier to read at a glance, all centered
around a dial that draws its stylistic inspiration from automotive dashboard
gauges. The movement itself is made up of a mind-boggling 447 parts, with a 100
meters of water resistance and power reserve of over 60 hours, meaning that you
could leave it for two and a half days and it'll still be running when you pick
it up again. It's all packaged in a titanium case 43 millimeters across and
affixed to the wrist by a black calfskin strap for a timeless appearance.
Like what you see? Try not to like it too much,
because Singer will only make 50 of these and charge over US$ 40,000 for each one – which may make it more affordable than the company's
sports cars, but results in one rather pricey wristwatch.
