ArtyA Race is its first timepiece to draw inspiration from the world of NASCAR auto racing, the legendary contest that began in the 1950s in the United States. Responding to popular demand with a keen interest in the sport, ArtyA has produced various limited editions of 99 watches. Uniquely, the watch can only be seen when the wheel on the dial side is spun at full speed.

The hub of the rim runs right through the dial... and the sapphire crystal! This is a fully exclusive ArtyA feature, and a watchmaking first. It makes it possible not only to watch the rim spinning, but also to actually touch it as it does - without the piece being any less waterproof as a result.


To the rear, the Race Red OZ celebrates the birth of a brand new oscillating weight. This sports a carbon fiber tachometer, complete with a needle in the middle and markers engraved directly onto the sapphire back. The assembly is free to rotate, in a striking mirror image of the animation on the dial side.

"I love the NASCAR spirit. It still has something of the freewheeling feel of the fifties, including a true sense of comradeship with the spectators. The crowds may be much larger nowadays, but the level of enthusiasm has remained the same - and no less genuine. Whereas many brands are engaged in an ever-escalating technological arms race, NASCAR is staying true to its roots, pushing back the boundaries whilst holding unwaveringly to its demanding standards. Just like us." Yvan Arpa, ArtyA CEO
The Race Red OZ is a 44.5 mm watch and echoes the style of ArtyA's mythical Russian Roulette, with the addition of an aluminum rim above the carbon fiber dial.

Specifications

Case: High-grade 316 IL steel, with ArtyA black PVD treatment
ArtyA Automatic Movement
Fast-spinning dial resembles a OZ wheel rim (Titanium )
Open back with moving tachometer on carbon fiber dial
Carbon fiber lateral inserts
Hours, minutes, seconds
Power reserve: 52 hours
Size: 44.5 mm
Engraved and screwed back case
Double, non-reflective sapphire crystal
Calfskin or crocodile strap (Steel bracelet available)
Edition: Limited to 99 Pieces
Price: From 7'900 to 12'900CHF

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