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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

DRIVER’S SEAT

We write about watches in almost every issue of duPont REGISTRY, but this month we’re doubling down on timepieces for our annual expanded “Watch Guide” on page 74. I have a long history with watches that goes back to my first real job in high school. I worked at a kiosk in the mall, where I replaced watch batteries, sized watch bands, and sold a sordid collection of some of the worst watches ever to grace a wrist. I also handled some fine timepieces — Rolex, Tag Heuer, Movado, and the like. It was around this time I first noticed that cars and watches are quite similar. Both are complicated machines. Both are things we interact with intimately on a daily basis. And both have a hierarchy, with Ford and…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

HYPERCAR REVOLUTION

Throughout its 92-year history, Italian design house Pininfarina has penned some of the world’s most influential cars. In 2018, the Turin-based company launched Automobili Pininfarina, formally stepping into the ring as a manufacturer of high-end EVs. The Battista is the marque’s first production car, and it breaks into the hypercar space with outrageous performance stats, sleek looks, and a lofty price tag to match. Before our first drive in the Battista, Pininfarina told us it calls the car a “hyper GT.” In theory, this means a car that would be at home equally on the track or the open road. However, with nearly 1,900 horsepower on tap, enough luggage space for a pack of Hanes T-shirts, and a genuinely brain-melting driving experience, the Battista proves that it is significantly more…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

CARVING THROUGH CALIFORNIA

For luxury-oriented magazines like duPont REGISTRY, Monterey Car Week, held annually in August, is one of the year’s most important events. It’s one of the few times a year that both large-scale manufacturers and boutique carmakers bring out their latest machines for the media and potential buyers to see in person. Our journey to the event began in Los Angeles, behind the wheel of the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman T. It was our review vehicle for the week and the vehicle we chose for our nearly 1,000-mile journey to and from various historical events. On paper, the 718 Cayman T reads like an ideal car week ride. It combines the base Cayman’s 3.0-liter turbocharged flat-four with a plethora of standard equipment. These include PASM Sport Suspension, Sport Chrono Package, mechanical…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

CHRONOGRAPHS

Invented in 1816 by Louis Moinet, the chronograph is designed to measure intervals of time. Translated as “time writer,” the first chronographs actually used ink to mark the start and stop time of an event — such as horse racing — on the dial of the watch. Eventually, the method evolved so that mechanical parts could track the time with the push of a button. There are multiple types of chronographs, and, like a stopwatch, they measure the start and stop of an event, like a lap or so around a track. More advanced split-seconds chronographs can at one time measure multiple intervals that share the same starting time but different end times at once (like in a race). Most often, chronographs are paired with other functions, such as tachymeters…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

SPACE AGE

1. Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross Blending high-tech looks with graphic geometric motifs and outstanding mechanics, the Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross embodies the vision of the multidisciplinary artist who collaborated with Hublot on this piece. A Hublot brand ambassador, Ross was inspired by a sculpture he created for Hublot a few years back. The watch boasts an industrial look with titanium honeycomb mesh and a hexagonal interpretation of the Big Bang. Powered by a 282-part movement, the watch is created in a limited edition of 50 pieces. $116,000. 2. Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Countach Made of ultra-high-tech mineral composite fiber, this 47-millimeter watch honors the brand’s relationship with Lamborghini. The Hyperwatch boasts a unique caliber designed to recall the supercar engine of the Lamborghini Squadra Corse. It features…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

UTOPIA ACHIEVED

The word “utopia” calls to mind the unattainable: an idyllic paradise, an environment or state of being discoverable only in one’s wildest dreams. But that blissful destination may be closer than previously imagined — at least for the select few who can lay claim to the driver’s seat of Italian automaker Pagani’s third masterpiece. (Or the single passenger seat, for that matter.) After plenty of teases, the Pagani Utopia has finally been revealed, named after the Sir Thomas More book that coined the term way back in 1516. In conceptualizing the model, Horacio Pagani began in conversation with his closest clients to discover their ultimate desires for a hypercar. The answers revolved around three benchmarks: simplicity, lightness, and the pleasure of driving. Through a litany of special considerations and design…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

GRAND REVEALS

Monterey Car Week is the epicenter of some of the most historic moments in the automotive industry, and the August 2022 event was full of reveals that will be talked about for generations to come. The Koenigsegg CC850 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Koenigsegg CC8S, the Swedish marque’s first production car, an incredible feat of innovation, technology, and engineering. The CC850 shows how far Koenigsegg has come, as well as how far ahead of its time the brand has always been. The new car features an innovative manual transmission with a gated shifter and a clutch that can also be operated automatically, with amazingly quick shifting depending on the driver’s mood. Combine that with 1,385 horsepower, and you have a dream car to rule them all, especially since only…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

DR#3: WE HARDLY KNEW YE

PAPAYA SQUAD A lack of improvement Heading into the 2022 season, all eyes were on Daniel Ricciardo; it was clear the Honey Badger needed to produce better results for McLaren. Though he did manage a win for the team at Monza in 2021 and placed 8th overall in the drivers’ championship, this year is a different story. As of press time, Ricciardo sits in 14th position. These results have led McLaren to cut ties with Ricciardo, making 2022 his last season with the team. Young gun Oscar Piastri will replace him in 2023. ALL IN GOOD FUN Bringing joy to the grid Since joining Formula 1 in 2011, Ricciardo has recorded eight firstplace finishes and two third-place World Drivers’ Championship finishes. He has garnered a massive fan base that follows…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

TOURBILLONS

1. Angelus Gold & Carbon Flying Tourbillon Swiss watch brand Angelus is known for its open-worked timepieces with advanced mechanics and high standards of elegance. This Gold & Carbon Flying Tourbillon brings high-tech carbon material together with precious 18-karat rose gold for an edgy, almost sporty look. An ultra-lightweight carbon composite accents the 5N rose gold case in a mixed matte and polish finish. The 18-karat gold bridges offer great contrast to the black carbon mainplate. The hand-wound mechanical movement boasts a flying tourbillon escapement at 6 o’clock that is visible through a large aperture. Only 18 pieces will be made. $71,300. 2. Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Curvex CX Since its inception in 1992, Swiss watch brand Franck Muller has been synonymous with outrageous designs. The barrel-shaped Curvex case…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

A MIGHTY SUCCESSION

Five years after the debut of Automobili Lamborghini’s first luxury SUV, the engineers in Sant’Agata, Italy, went back to the drawing board to make aesthetic and performance improvements to the incredibly popular Urus platform. The new Lamborghini Urus Performante follows in the footsteps of its Huracán sibling, achieving a new level of lightweight and aerodynamic design with sportier driving dynamics. Ahead of its launch, the performance model set a new record in the production SUV category on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Road. The Performante shares the same silhouette as the standard Urus but offers a few new exterior features. For a more aggressive stance, designers shaved 22 millimeters off the ride height and increased the width of the wheel track by 16 millimeters to fit the optional 23-inch…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

RECORD HIGHS

While Monterey Car Week showcases some of the rarest and most iconic automobiles in history, the prestigious event also highlights a series of auctions that take place through-out the weeklong affair. Auction houses like RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Co., BroadArrow Auctions, Bonhams, Mecum, and more were on the scene to facilitate the sales of more than 110 magnificent examples selling for well over $1 million each. The staggering figure announced by Hagerty broke the original record of 100 vehicles sold, which was achieved only twice, in 2018 and 2021. With attendance at an all-time high, each auction room was packed with spectators and eager bidders looking to witness vehicle sales well into the seven-figure realm. Sales totaled up to $470 million, obliterating the previous record set in 2015, which was…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

WATCH GUIDE

1. Making Time—The art of horology engineering. 2. Luxury Wristwatch Guide—From classic craftmasnship to the technologically extravagant. Welcome to our annual “Watch Guide,” where we take a close look at what goes into the making of some of the finest watches in the world — from astonishing creativity to startling technical advancements and jaw-dropping aesthetics. Akin to the supercar and hypercar industries, watchmaking tests the skills of the finest mechanics, challenging them to meet higher standards than ever before. In the world of automobiles, especially race cars, engineers work side by side with mechanics to shave hundredths of a second off race time. In the world of watches, engineers, scientists, master watchmakers, and master artisans also work side by side to find solutions to challenging problems — sometimes taking years to reach…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

CALENDAR and ASTRONOMY

Since the dawn of humankind, we have struggled to measure time. Originally, we tracked it in rudimentary senses, like day and night or harvest seasons. We later progressed to the point where we can measure time to fractions of a second. Some brands are obsessed with tracking time and the heavenly bodies around us to achieve even greater — and longer — precision. That translates to perpetual calendar and astronomical watches of the highest order. Some of today’s perpetual calendar watches have mechanical movements that can accurately display the day, date, month, years, moon phases, and even leap years well into the 22nd century. Astronomical watches go even further, tracking solar time and sidereal time, as well as the equation of time (the difference between mean or average solar time…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

STYLE FRONT AND CENTER

There’s a saying that goes, “If you know, you know.” That pretty much sums up Italian luxury men’s brand Stefano Ricci. Founded 50 years ago by its namesake designer and his wife, Claudia, the Ricci brand has grown from a bespoke clothier to worldwide brand with more than 600 employees. Headquartered in Fiesole, Florence — one of the most culturally rich cities in in Italy — Stefano Ricci is a family-owned business whose fine menswear and accessories are coveted by people in the know around the world. Quality and craftsmanship are the dominant forces that the family — including Stefano and Claudia’s sons, Niccolò Ricci (CEO) and Filippo Ricci (creative director) — adhere to, with the clothing made 100 percent in Italy, and with the utmost attention paid to every…

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duPont REGISTRY Magazine|November 2022

ROLLS-ROYCE Wraith

$359,998 | YEAR: 2019 | MILES: 17,741 Rolls-Royce Wraith With A 624-hp V12! Air Suspension, 20” Wheels, Fine Leather, Wood/Metal Accents! CONTACT: 888-538-8468 kstella@dimmitt.com MERCEDES-BENZ S580 $133,989 | YEAR: 2022 | MILES: 4,591 CONTACT: 888-538-8468 kstella@dimmitt.com ROLLS-ROYCE Wraith $249,869 | YEAR: 2017 | MILES: 19,437 CONTACT: 888-538-8468 kstella@dimmitt.com MCLAREN GT CALL FOR PRICE | YEAR: 2020 | MILES: 1,877 CONTACT: 888-538-8468 kstella@dimmitt.com MCLAREN 570GT $179,899 | YEAR: 2018 | MILES: 7,901 CONTACT: 888-538-8468 kstella@dimmitt.com FERRARI 458 Spider $327,994 VIN#: 210743 | YEAR: 2015 | MILES: 8,631 CONTACT: 888-538-8468 kstella@dimmitt.com BENTLEY Bentayga $209,997 | YEAR: 2021 | MILES: 18,590 CONTACT: 888-538-8468 kstella@dimmitt.com LAMBORGHINI Urus $349,900 | YEAR: 2022 | MILES: 353 CONTACT: 888-538-8468 kstella@dimmitt.com BENTLEY Continental GT $239,887 | YEAR: 2020 | MILES: 13,169 CONTACT: 888-538-8468 kstella@dimmitt.com HUMMER H1 $69,989 | YEAR:…

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