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Just_me · 04-18-2007, 12:56 PM

You might have thought that building one of the very best-performing exotic supercars in the world would be enough to put a company like Koenigsegg on the map, but apparently no sportscar-maker has really made it until they've got their own laptop and wristwatch. Having already covered the former, the Swedish meisters of speed are taking the raps off their new range of timepieces.

Of course, Koenigsegg couldn't simply commission an ordinary wristwatch, slap on their logo and call it a day. Instead, Koenigsegg turned to Quinting, an exclusive Swiss watchmaker that produces completely unique transparent watches. We don't mean the case is transparent allowing you to see the movement; the movement itself is transparent, each component having been painstakingly crafted from fine-cut sapphire crystal.

For Koenigsegg, Quinting has created two unique timepieces, the Ghost chronograph and the Advance. Both are available only in limited quantities, and only to owners of Koenigsegg supercars, who can join the already-exclusive cadre of world presidents past and present who wear Quinting's innovative creations.

[Source: Sybarites and Cardisiac]

Bruce · 04-18-2007, 12:59 PM

I prefer the Pagani watch

But these are kick ass too

Just_me · 04-18-2007, 01:03 PM

This is a damn cool watch, I would buy a car just to get it.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au.../the_ghost.jpg

Osnabrueck · 04-18-2007, 01:48 PM

Just imagine the tan lines you'd get.

Giannis · 04-18-2007, 02:32 PM

lol, Osna! Good one

PS. Who sane man would go to the beach with such an expensive watch?

Alfie · 04-18-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7.3 AMG

I prefer the Pagani watch

But these are kick ass too

I was just about to say "just wait til Pagani comes up with a watch. Horacio is a real watch connosieur so be sure it'll be awsome."

But I didn't know there already is one... Got a pic?

Bruce · 04-18-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zonda

I was just about to say "just wait til Pagani comes up with a watch. Horacio is a real watch connosieur so be sure it'll be awsome."

But I didn't know there already is one... Got a pic?

Yep, here's a picture which Kashef posted in the Pagani picture thread

Just_me · 04-18-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7.3 AMG

Yep, here's a picture which Kashef posted in the Pagani picture thread

too busy for my taste, there are many better looking watches out there than that, sorry bruce

Bruce · 04-18-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

too busy for my taste, there are many better looking watches out there than that, sorry bruce

To honest, I also think there are better looking watches than that Pagani one. Still, it's endorses Pagani and that's what I like to see

Alfie · 04-18-2007, 03:34 PM

Ah, I've seen that. Forgot. Thanks anyway

04-18-2007, 12:56 PM	#1
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,133 Thanks: 5 Thanked 35 Times in 19 Posts	Now you see it, now you don't: Koenigsegg's transparent watch You might have thought that building one of the very best-performing exotic supercars in the world would be enough to put a company like Koenigsegg on the map, but apparently no sportscar-maker has really made it until they've got their own laptop and wristwatch. Having already covered the former, the Swedish meisters of speed are taking the raps off their new range of timepieces. Of course, Koenigsegg couldn't simply commission an ordinary wristwatch, slap on their logo and call it a day. Instead, Koenigsegg turned to Quinting, an exclusive Swiss watchmaker that produces completely unique transparent watches. We don't mean the case is transparent allowing you to see the movement; the movement itself is transparent, each component having been painstakingly crafted from fine-cut sapphire crystal. For Koenigsegg, Quinting has created two unique timepieces, the Ghost chronograph and the Advance. Both are available only in limited quantities, and only to owners of Koenigsegg supercars, who can join the already-exclusive cadre of world presidents past and present who wear Quinting's innovative creations. [Source: Sybarites and Cardisiac]

04-18-2007, 12:59 PM	#2
Bruce Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 6,703 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 957 Times in 556 Posts	Re: Now you see it, now you don't: Koenigsegg's transparent watch I prefer the Pagani watch But these are kick ass too

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,133 Thanks: 5 Thanked 35 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Now you see it, now you don't: Koenigsegg's transparent watch This is a damn cool watch, I would buy a car just to get it. http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au.../the_ghost.jpg

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Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 27 Thanked 40 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Now you see it, now you don't: Koenigsegg's transparent watch Just imagine the tan lines you'd get.

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Giannis Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 2,375 Thanks: 38 Thanked 60 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Now you see it, now you don't: Koenigsegg's transparent watch lol, Osna! Good one PS. Who sane man would go to the beach with such an expensive watch?

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