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Driving & Racing Watches — Gentleman's Gazette. Men and cars go together like white on rice, ketchup and mustard and husbands and wives. Since the dawn of motorized vehicles, mans fascination with driving has developed into life long passions, pursuits, and for some, careers. There’s something about the roar of the engine, the smell of the tire hitting the road and that rush of adrenaline as you conquer speeds that fuel you with freedom and relieve your frustrations, leaving the everyday world in your rearview mirror. Whether your love is race cars, muscle cars or luxury cars, most men have an affinity for anything on wheels. For the men who read my luxury watch column at Gentleman’s Gazette, that passion is carried into the field of horology, and for many, those avocations collide.

Somehow watches and motorcars have long been intertwined, with many timepiece designs being influenced by motor trends. Regardless of whether you enjoy a bike on two wheels, a Rolls on four or a Bugatti that leaves them all behind, there is a watch that is designed harmoniously with your car fascinations in mind. Paul Newman. Paul Newman with Rolex Daytona. For many, the love of watches and cars is attributed to celebrity drivers such as legendary race car driver and actor Paul Newman who famously sported the Rolex Daytona as he stood by his cars and drove them.

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To this very day, Paul Newman epitomizes cool elegance. The ultimate man’s man, Newman was the type of guy men wanted to be like and women wanted to be with. Of course, most of you know by now that I am not the type of collector who buys a watch simply because a celebrity endorses it. In fact, in most cases, a celebrity or brand endorsement cheapens the watch in my opinion, reducing any respect I may have previously had for it. Paul Newman is an exception. It’s because of him that the Rolex Daytona is considered one of the most important timepieces in the history of watchmaking and racing.

He became synonymous with the brand and so closely affiliated, not for profit, but for a true passion and love for the watch he wore on his wrist. His timeless masculinity created an image that embodied everything Rolex stood for, and of course, it could be said the other way around.

While Newman and Rolex didn’t invent driving watches, they certainly lent a hand in publicizing them. It is because of this relationship between driver and watch that so many brands have continued to market to the motorsport industries. Rolex Daytona Paul Newman. Top Picks. If you’re a car lover, here’s the list of watches that might just be right for you. Classic Car. For the All Around Car Guy. If you watch old episodes of Tool Time and think Tim Allen’s character resembles you, then you’re probably an all around car lover.

To you it doesn’t matter if the car is a beat up old chevy or a gleaming red Dusenberg, it’s the art of the build and the power within that makes you love any metal beast on wheels. Chances are you’re happy in that classic Mustang but equally thrilled cruising to the beach in Jaguar.

You’ll race a Lamborghini or drool over the simplicity of a Vespa. Cars are cars. Bikes are bikes.

You love them all. If that’s the case, then you’re pretty much a Paul Newman kind of guy. Newman owned a race team, raced cars himself but also marveled over a variety of styles and types from luxury touring sedans to beat up jalopies he could spend hours fixing in his garage.

For this reason, my pick for you is none other than Paul Newman’s beloved Rolex Daytona. When it comes to Rolex watches, the Daytona is pretty much the pinnacle of the collection. While the Submariner is equally popular, the Daytona is revered by horologists and professional drivers alike.

If you read my article on the top sport watches, you’ll remember that the Daytona was my top choice for driving. It still is. For the Classic Car Guy. If you’re like me and love historic automobiles, than boy do I have the watch for you. Whether it’s a Jag roadster from the 5.

Mercedes from the 2. Heuer Autavia. Developed originally for use in automobile and aviation dashboards, the Autavia takes it’s name from the first parts of “automobile” and “aviation”. With a huge range of models over the last few decades, it’s easy to find one that suits your personal taste and style. This is pretty much the godfather of the driving watches and a respected piece in any car loving horologist’s collection. For the Speedster.

If you live life in the fast lane, dream of launching into space simply for the speed and rush of the journey, and plan to buy a Mc. Laren or Bugatti when you win the lottery than the Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti 3. Named after the car, this watch takes timekeeping to the next level. Watch The Blind Side Online Forbes. Cleverly nicknamed “the fastest watch in the world” it resembles the car in appearance, featuring more than 3. If you own a Bugatti you need to own this watch.

End of story. Jaguar XK1. For the Classic Racer. You’re the guy who lives in upstate New York. You enjoy long drives in your 1.

Jaguar XK1. 40 and picnics in the Hamptons with your girlfriend. You attended the finest schools, pride yourself on being the ultimate prep and wear boat shoes and anchor bracelets like they’re going out of style. You’re a top down, Rayban’s out, hair in the wind kind of guy who exudes confidence and has no problem passing other cars in an effort to make good time. You pride yourself on living life in the fast lane, but you live life as elegantly as you possibly can.

In the summer you drink gin, in the winter brandy and Scotch everywhere in between. For you, there is no watch more perfect than the Cartier Roadster. From the brand that well invented mens luxury, comes the classically refined Roadster; a watch designed for racing but worn by men who don’t change their own oil. There really is nothing more elegant in the racing scene than this watch. Sure you could easily say that there are chronographs on the market that are more simplistic and refined, but none that were designed specifically with automobiles in mind.

This is a watch that pairs perfectly with summer beach attire but can also slip seamlessly under a well tailored blazer or sports jacket. It may not go with your business suit but let’s face it, you don’t drive your Jag to work. Cartier roadster chronograph. For the A- Lister. It’s rather shocking how many celebrities read this column. I suppose luxury watches go hand in hand with new money, but when I interview recording artists, I’m always shocked at how many of them read my watch articles.

If you live in Beverly Hills but prefer luxury over speed, chances are you have a driver. For those who enjoy being in the drivers seat, one of the most popular cars on Rodeo is the Bentley Continental GT. The luxury car that keeps the driver in mind, the GT is really what paved the way for other luxury car manufacturers to move away from the back seat comforts and into the front seat paddle shifters. With the new Rolls Royce Wraith among others, luxury seekers now have options if they want to leave the back of the Maybach and take over the wheel. Watch All The Days Before Tomorrow Online Hoyts. For those drivers, there are many watches that can fit the profile, but one that really stands out is the Bentley inspired Breitling Bentley Supersports Chronograph. Made specifically for Bentley Motorcars, Breitling had to take the avionics out of its style and focus on building a watch that had all the bells and whistles pilots love, with the style and elegance sought after by America’s elite who didn’t fly their own planes, but did own them.

Breitling for Bentley Supersport. If you’re looking for a watch that pairs with your Bentley and the dealership didn’t give you one as a gift, stop by a Breitling retailer and pick up this Chronograph. It’s one way of saying you own a Bentley without being in the car and wearing the shirts. For those who don’t actually own a Bentley, consider a different model so you don’t look like Joey from Friends. Other Watches Worth Their Weight. Tag Heuer Monaco. You know by now my disdain for Tag watches.