O sueco Stefan Johansson alia a sensibilidade artística com a experiência como um dos condutores mais experientes e premiados de sempre, tendo lançado agora a Stefan Johansson Växjö, uma linha de relógios em edição limitada, fabricados na Suiça.A carreira de mais de 30 anos de Johansson inclui competição na Formula 1, Indycar, e outras modalidades motorizadas, ao serviço de prestigiadas marcas e equipas. Entre as suas vitorias estao as 24 Horas de LeMans e Sebring.
Com o próprio Johansson a dirigir as operações, a Stefan Johansson Växjö constitui a única marca de relógios pessoalmente concebida, e não apenas representada, por um corredor profissional no activo. Johansson cria os mostradores e as caixas dos Växjö Mark VIII, supervisionando a produção e montagem, na Suiça. Uma futura colecção ter]a mesmo um calibre concebido pelo próprio Johansson, e que espera o registo de patente.
Com o próprio Johansson a dirigir as operações, a Stefan Johansson Växjö constitui a única marca de relógios pessoalmente concebida, e não apenas representada, por um corredor profissional no activo. Johansson cria os mostradores e as caixas dos Växjö Mark VIII, supervisionando a produção e montagem, na Suiça. Uma futura colecção ter]a mesmo um calibre concebido pelo próprio Johansson, e que espera o registo de patente.
A coleccao compõe/se de cronógrafos automáticos equipados com calibres Valjoux 7750, em caixas de aço, de 47 mm. Os relógios Stefan Johansson Växjö são vendidos única e directamente pela Internet.
Da marca /Before it can bear the Växjö crest (a tribute to the watchmaker’s hometown in southern Sweden), each model must pass the ultimate road test: a real race on the wrist of Johansson or another pro driver. Racing conditions -- vibrations, shocks, altitude changes and extreme heat -- test not just the watch’s movement, but also the fit of the straps, the function of the buckles and the legibility of the dial.
Substance and style get equal time in Stefan Johansson Växjö chronographs, the product of their creator’s lengthy study of horology, his devotion to racing, and his off-track passion for art and design. The sleek, clean, bold timepieces boast 47mm cases suitable for both men and women. A slender bezel allows for a larger dial, and focuses attention on colorful racing motifs and other varied numeral treatments. Johansson’s goal was not to create another watch that mimics the look of a racecar or one of its components. “I wanted to deliver a timepiece with character and personality, one that channels the spirit of the sport and its iconic events,” he says. A clear glass back offers a window onto the watch’s ETA Valjoux 7750 movement, for the perfect intersection of form and function.
To own a Stefan Johansson Växjö watch is to own something rare, unique and personal. A maximum of 250 pieces – and often far fewer – of each model are produced. Watches can be customized to specifications, and each is engraved with its own individual “chassis” number, along with the owner’s name if desired. Diamond bezels can be added upon request. The choice of straps includes rubber, carbon fiber, topstitched python or bony crocodile.
Stefan Johansson Växjö timepieces are sold only directly through the company – there are no retail locations or advertising campaigns. Nonetheless, the buzz has traveled fast. The watches, which range from $6500 and up – have graced the wrists of some of the world’s most dedicated watch collectors including celebrities from the racing world and beyond. Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi, Paul Newman and Brad Pitt, to name a few, are fans.
Substance and style get equal time in Stefan Johansson Växjö chronographs, the product of their creator’s lengthy study of horology, his devotion to racing, and his off-track passion for art and design. The sleek, clean, bold timepieces boast 47mm cases suitable for both men and women. A slender bezel allows for a larger dial, and focuses attention on colorful racing motifs and other varied numeral treatments. Johansson’s goal was not to create another watch that mimics the look of a racecar or one of its components. “I wanted to deliver a timepiece with character and personality, one that channels the spirit of the sport and its iconic events,” he says. A clear glass back offers a window onto the watch’s ETA Valjoux 7750 movement, for the perfect intersection of form and function.
To own a Stefan Johansson Växjö watch is to own something rare, unique and personal. A maximum of 250 pieces – and often far fewer – of each model are produced. Watches can be customized to specifications, and each is engraved with its own individual “chassis” number, along with the owner’s name if desired. Diamond bezels can be added upon request. The choice of straps includes rubber, carbon fiber, topstitched python or bony crocodile.
Stefan Johansson Växjö timepieces are sold only directly through the company – there are no retail locations or advertising campaigns. Nonetheless, the buzz has traveled fast. The watches, which range from $6500 and up – have graced the wrists of some of the world’s most dedicated watch collectors including celebrities from the racing world and beyond. Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi, Paul Newman and Brad Pitt, to name a few, are fans.
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