Without an accurate timekeeper, few racers of any type of motor sport would know their actual speed. As watchmakers created more accurate and more precise stopwatches and timing mechanisms, racing became all the more competitive. Indeed, with a shared passion for precision engineering, sporty design and innovative technology, these two industries have pushed and pulled each other for decades. The most obvious result is an extensive selection of automotive-inspired watches that are built for power, speed and precision–just like a racecar.
On the following pages we present an array of mechanical timepieces that are inspired by racing and also feature a tachymeter. To find any of these watches near you, consult our ‘Watch Brands A-Z’ directory located at the end of each issue of International Watch.


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