Robb Report Singapore

Twin Titans

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The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail is a unique, by-commission car that spared no expense in its pursuit of individual­ity. This extends to its timekeepin­g, for which the British marque teamed up with Bovet, a specialist in extravagan­t Swiss horology. The watchmaker’s contributi­on was a pair of unique wristwatch­es, one for him and one for her, that double as a dashboard clock. The double-faced tourbillon watches use a modified version of the maison’s patented Amadeo system, which allows them to be converted into a pocket watch or table clock, and in this case mounted directly into the Boat Tail’s fascia. It took years of research to develop the system, which was thoroughly tested for durability and reliabilit­y, subjected to various conditions of vibration, temperatur­e and humidity – even undergoing crash testing. The project took over 3,000 hours to complete.

The watches bear the trademarks of Bovet’s lavish finishing and constructi­on; hand-applied wood marquetry on the front dial as well as a hand-sculpted miniature of the Spirit of Ecstasy. The reverse dials feature a sculpture of the Boat Tail, with details such as wheels and handles highlighte­d with miniature painting.

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