Most car buyers don’t consider the dashboard clock when purchasing a new vehicle, but for the $30 million it reportedly cost to commission the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail, you’d be forgiven for expecting something fancier than a digital display. Unveiled at Monterey Car Week in August, the custom Rolls-Royce is a tribute to the Baccara rose, a favorite flower of the unnamed owner of the vehicle. Near the center of the intricate parquet dashboard is a pièce unique worthy of a one-of-akind car—a custom Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT.
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The 43mm case is made of titanium, and the self- winding movement has about 70 hours of power reserve. The watch itself has a red inner bezel and other design elements that complement the car’s colorway. Best of all, the Royal Oak can be worn by the owner on an interchangeab...
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The 43mm case is made of titanium, and the self- winding movement has about 70 hours of power reserve. The watch itself has a red inner bezel and other design elements that complement the car’s colorway. Best of all, the Royal Oak can be worn by the owner on an interchangeab...
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Forbes (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2023 - January 2024