They were created by Rolls in collaboration with Swiss watchmaker Bovet1822.
Rolls-Royce prides itself in craftsmanship and exclusivity. These two characteristics were clearly displayed last month by the company when it revealed the limited-edition Boat Tail model. But Rolls’ passion for uniqueness extends beyond the car. Bovet 1822, a Swiss watchmaker, designed a pair for the automaker that could be worn on the dash.
Bovet has created a new 44-millimeter, 18-karat white gold case that was tested to automotive vibration and crash safety standards. Bovet created a tourbillon to ensure that the watches are accurate against vehicle vibrations. The watch’s power reserve is five days. This allows the owner to leave the car without worrying about their watch’s accuracy. The tourbillion bridge, which is just below the watch’s face, houses a handcrafted, gold Spirit of Ecstasy. It features the same Caleidolegno veneer as the Boat Tail’s foredeck.
Each watch face is finished and has the owner’s names. However, they are not visible in the photographs. The watch case of the gentleman is very polished. While that of the lady is intricately engraved with blue lacquer, it is more polished. Each watch has a Boat Tail sculpture on the reverse, which matches the full-size car’s color. Each watch has its own unique qualities. For example, the celestial arrangement of stars over the man’s birthdate and the floral bouquet for the lady.
Rolls-Royce claims that the watches took them 3,000 hours to make. This is conservative, the company says. Rolls-Royce designed the Boat Tail keeping in mind the timepieces. He created a drawer with Boat Tail’s leather seat that can store the timepieces, straps and chains. Each watch was made according to the specifications of the owner.