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LS-2 Land speed (1927)

Mans quest for speed

(Only 50 builds)

LS-2 Landspeed is powered by the mighty Valjoux 7750 Swiss automatic movement giving it an impeccable time and chronograph function. Presented in a “Bullhead” configuration this re-styled timepiece follows the now sold out original LS-1, an iconic watch in the British horological arena. LS-2 features a stopwatch layout harking back to the dashboard mounted timers seen on speed record and racing cars of the era.

The main body is machined from billet 316L stainless steel and finished in matt silver with straight barrel knurl and brushed top chamfer. The backplate and lugs are billet machined from a single piece of 316L stainless steel which is then sand blasted matt silver to create a beautifully sculpted cradle for the body to nest into. Time  adjustment is by an oversize diamond knurled and dome topped crown and the chrono function pushers are sculpted into the cradle to accentuate the flowing three-dimensional form of LS-2.

The dial has a contemporary feel with balanced vintage design.  A satin steel index ring frames the ink black dial, which features white numerals in SuperLuminova X1 pigment along with the matt steel hour and minute hand.

LS-2 is fitted with the new Zero West aerospace grade fluroelastomer rubber strap with matt silver buckle completing the ensemble.

Delivery 2 weeks – Click here for info on purchasing outside the UK

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Colour illustration of Sunbeam car
Daytona beach, Land speed record, 1927 map

Ever since the first motorcar took to the road, man has wanted to make it go faster. It’s a human trait, a lust for adrenaline, a thirst for competition. This compulsion to race cars has taken many forms but the ultimate goal is to be the fastest person on Earth, whether that was is in the air, on water or land.

The 1920’s saw great international competition in land-speed record attempts. The mechanised world was developing fast after the horrors of WW1 which included the advancement of the internal combustion engine and the motor industry and a fierce international rivalry existed for holding the much coveted land-speed record. During the 1920’s the land-speed goal was to break the 200mph barrier and during that decade, the land-speed record was broken no fewer than eleven times.

Black and white picture of sunbeam car

TIME: 29/03/1927 – PLACE: 29.262°N – 81.024°W