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Rec Watches 98T/4: Penghormatan kepada Ayrton Senna dan Era Formula 1 Ikonik Lotus

Jam tangan Rec Watches 98T/4 adalah penghormatan kepada kereta Formula 1 Khas John Player hitam dan emas yang ikonik, terutamanya Lotus 98T yang dipandu oleh Aryton Senna pada musim 1986. Dicipta dengan kerjasama Classic Team Lotus, jam tangan edisi terhad ini merakamkan intipati era legenda dalam sukan permotoran itu.

Skim warna hitam dan emasnya yang menyerlah memberi penghormatan kepada livery JPS yang ikonik, manakala pembinaannya daripada keluli tahan karat dan aluminium yang diperbaharui daripada tiub plenum kereta asal menambah sambungan ketara kepada jentera F1 yang bersejarah. Kaca atas kristal nilam memastikan ketahanan, dan tali kulit menawarkan keselesaan dan gaya. Dengan rintangan air 100 meter, ia direka untuk dinikmati oleh peminat di dalam dan di luar trek.

Terhad kepada hanya 989 unit, setiap jam tangan berharga $3,995 (RM19,048), dengan pembeli pra-pesanan menerima harga diskaun $3,195 (RM15,233). Walau bagaimanapun, peminat perlu bersabar kerana jam tangan tidak akan tersedia sehingga Mac 2025. Walaupun menunggu, permintaan untuk kepingan sejarah F1 ini adalah tinggi, dengan sebahagian besar pengeluaran terhad telah pun ditempah. Sehingga 26 April, hanya 173 pra-pesanan kekal tersedia, menjadikannya penting untuk peminat bertindak pantas untuk mendapatkan warisan perlumbaan mereka sendiri.

Rec Watches 98T/4: A Timepiece Tribute to Ayrton Senna and Lotus’ Iconic Formula 1 Era

The Rec Watches 98T/4 timepiece is a stunning tribute to the iconic black and gold John Player Special Formula 1 cars campaigned by Lotus, particularly the Lotus 98T chassis number 4 driven by Aryton Senna in the 1986 season. Crafted in collaboration with Classic Team Lotus, this limited-edition watch encapsulates the spirit of that legendary era in motorsport.

The watch features a striking black and gold colour scheme reminiscent of the iconic JPS livery. Constructed primarily from stainless steel, it incorporates reforged aluminium from the car’s original plenum tubes into the Chapter Ring surrounding the dial, adding a tangible connection to the historic F1 machine. The top glass is crafted from sapphire crystal for durability, while the leather strap ensures comfort and style. With a water resistance rating of 100 meters, it’s a timepiece designed for enthusiasts both on and off the track.

Limited to just 989 examples, each watch is priced at $3,995 (RM19,048), with pre-order buyers receiving a discounted price of $3,195 (RM15,233). However, eager collectors will need to exercise patience as the watches won’t be available until March 2025. Despite the wait, the demand for these pieces of F1 history is high, with the majority of the limited production already spoken for. As of April 26, only 173 pre-orders remain available, making it imperative for enthusiasts to act swiftly to secure their piece of racing heritage.

Classic Mustangs live on as timepieces

Die-hard Mustang fans will be happy to know that a watch company called REC Watches, has a new product line that involves building timepieces out of classic Mustangs. But it isn’t what you think, the company isn’t going about ripping apart valuable cars. Instead they acquire components from cars headed to the scrapheap.

This interesting idea is the brainchild of Christian Mygh and Jonathan Kamstrup, who together scour salvage yards around the world for Mustang models. Each car’s components can be used to create hundreds of unique timepieces, costing from $1,495 (RM6,087).

Based in Denmark, REC Watches is dedicated to this concept, and is willing to create an entirely new watch from parts given to them by customers. Once such person is World Champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr., has had a timepiece specially made out of carbon fibre bodywork taken from his 700‑horsepower World Drift Series Ford Mustang RTR.

“Most people would just see a pile of metal, a ghost of a Mustang. We see something completely different – the soul of a car and a story that needs to be told,” said co-founder Mygh. “I’m not cutting up Mustangs. I’m bringing Mustangs that are beyond repair back to life as a watch.”

Behind every uniquely crafted timepiece, is a special story, which is the case here. REC Watches painstakingly trace the history of each vehicle that is used, speak with previous owners as well as collect stories and images from the car’s past life. All this information is summarized and presented to buyers and fans alike through a short video.

Each watch’s design incorporates the donor vehicle’s identification number, year of production and classic Mustang design cues. These designs include a power dial designed to look like a fuel gauge, watch hands that look like speedometer needles, date and dials that are a homage to the Mustang’s classic dashboard.

A rare 1966 Raven Black Mustang model was used to create the company’s limited edition P51-04 collection of 250 watches. Expect more of such timepieces from REC Watches because there a plethora of Mustangs at various scrapheaps waiting to be crushed. Atleast here, they get to live on as a timeless wristwatch.