There may be sexier driving loafers out there somewhere, but you'd be hard put to find them. Italian shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo did more than his fair share to create beautiful men's shoes in his lifetime, and these squared toe woven leather loafers come complete with a Gucci inspired horsebit, and the rubber pedal grip nubs. $549.00 .
Fall is an ideal time for long woodland country drives. But is there a watch suitable to match the hard driving spirit of these Italian loafers? Oh yes.
Autodromo Stradale
The Autodromo Stradale line of watches are inspired by gauges from 1950's Italian Grand Touring cars. As presented by their creator, the timepieces "evoke the age of Gran Turismo, when driving across the continent involved more than hopping on an expressway." If you're able to pass the way numbers are put on the dial, having hours from 5-8 being upside down, the overall watch design is beautiful.
The dial features three hands, with a grey hour and red minute hand, having a date window next to the 3 o'clock index. It's covered with a domed crystal and the see-through caseback gives a glimpse into the inner workings of a Miyota 9015 self-winding automatic movement with hacking feature. $875.00
Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Limited Edition Austin Healey
Inspired by the classic and sports cars by Austin Healey, these new models for 2016 are presented in a 40mm polished 3-part case, either in stainless steel or in rose gold plated steel. The overall look remains discreet and easily wearable, something that perfectly matches the idea behind the partnership. Healey is iconic and an evocation of style; the watches must be on the same level. The Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Limited Edition Austin Healey watches are come om a dark grey leather strap, finished with either white or red stitches that give a sporting allure to the watches. $1,050 Frederique Constant
David Yurman Revolution Shelby 1000
Back in 2012, watch-and-jewelry designer David Yurman, famous for his signature cable bracelet, teamed up with muscle-car visionary Carroll Shelby, creator of the legendary Shelby Cobra, to create Yurman's first limited-edition sports watch, the David Yurman Revolution Shelby 1000. The Shelby watch was available in two case versions, one in stainless steel and one "all-black" model with black PVD. The release of the watch was timed to coincide with the introduction of the new Shelby 1000 Mustang, described by the company as its most powerful car to date. Being a limited edition it may be hard to track down now, but nothing is impossible.$7200.00 David Yurman
Graham Silverstone Endurance RS Endurance 24HR Limited Edition
This may come as a shock, but Graham don't only produce the Chronofighter. The undeniably sporty Graham Silverstone RS Endurance 24HR features a monopusher movement with a double chronograph function for measuring 24-hour race and lap times. The main measurement of minutes and seconds is operated by the stop-start-reset chrono pusher at 2 o'clock with an inset red rubber catch, while an additional red pusher at 4 o'clock activates a secondary chronograph with a 24-hour counter and flyback function. Together, the dual timekeeping system is ideal for timing endurance racing and simultaneous test drives. £8,800 Graham
Fall is an ideal time for long woodland country drives. But is there a watch suitable to match the hard driving spirit of these Italian loafers? Oh yes.
Autodromo Stradale
The Autodromo Stradale line of watches are inspired by gauges from 1950's Italian Grand Touring cars. As presented by their creator, the timepieces "evoke the age of Gran Turismo, when driving across the continent involved more than hopping on an expressway." If you're able to pass the way numbers are put on the dial, having hours from 5-8 being upside down, the overall watch design is beautiful.
The dial features three hands, with a grey hour and red minute hand, having a date window next to the 3 o'clock index. It's covered with a domed crystal and the see-through caseback gives a glimpse into the inner workings of a Miyota 9015 self-winding automatic movement with hacking feature. $875.00
Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Limited Edition Austin Healey
Inspired by the classic and sports cars by Austin Healey, these new models for 2016 are presented in a 40mm polished 3-part case, either in stainless steel or in rose gold plated steel. The overall look remains discreet and easily wearable, something that perfectly matches the idea behind the partnership. Healey is iconic and an evocation of style; the watches must be on the same level. The Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Limited Edition Austin Healey watches are come om a dark grey leather strap, finished with either white or red stitches that give a sporting allure to the watches. $1,050 Frederique Constant
David Yurman Revolution Shelby 1000
Back in 2012, watch-and-jewelry designer David Yurman, famous for his signature cable bracelet, teamed up with muscle-car visionary Carroll Shelby, creator of the legendary Shelby Cobra, to create Yurman's first limited-edition sports watch, the David Yurman Revolution Shelby 1000. The Shelby watch was available in two case versions, one in stainless steel and one "all-black" model with black PVD. The release of the watch was timed to coincide with the introduction of the new Shelby 1000 Mustang, described by the company as its most powerful car to date. Being a limited edition it may be hard to track down now, but nothing is impossible.$7200.00 David Yurman
Graham Silverstone Endurance RS Endurance 24HR Limited Edition
This may come as a shock, but Graham don't only produce the Chronofighter. The undeniably sporty Graham Silverstone RS Endurance 24HR features a monopusher movement with a double chronograph function for measuring 24-hour race and lap times. The main measurement of minutes and seconds is operated by the stop-start-reset chrono pusher at 2 o'clock with an inset red rubber catch, while an additional red pusher at 4 o'clock activates a secondary chronograph with a 24-hour counter and flyback function. Together, the dual timekeeping system is ideal for timing endurance racing and simultaneous test drives. £8,800 Graham
