Ralph Lauren Black Safari Flying Tourbillon: Sporting precision

Ralph Lauren Black Safari Flying Tourbillon, from its Sporting Collection. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. 2014 Salon International de la Haute Horologerie, Geneva.

The Black Safari Flying Tourbillon, introduced in 2014 at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, is Ralph Lauren’s second high-end complication following the RL67 Tourbillon of 2013. The Calibre RL167 automatic movement is used in this Black Safari Flying Tourbillon. The case of this sporty tourbillon wristwatch is in shot-blasted stainless steel. This 44.8mm diameter case is … More

Ralph Lauren RL67 Tourbillon: the sporty attraction

Ralph Lauren’s key highlight for 2013: the RL67 Tourbillon from its Safari collection. Comes in a 44.8mm diameter case and the thickness of 11.8mm. The stainless steel case features an interesting gunmetal finish. Priced at around US$56,000 / 42,000 euros / 51,000 Swiss francs / 179,000 Malaysian Ringgit / S$69,700. Photo: © TANG Portfolio

The RL67 Tourbillon from Ralph Lauren’s Safari collection is a watch of intrigue. Being the brand’s first high complication led to the fascination and so did its dark “dressing” – a stainless steel watchcase with a gunmetal finish. Its rugged looks are complemented by the beige Roman numeral hour indexes. Moreover, the gunmetal finish was deliberately made to look worn … More