David Yurman Watches Teams up with Shelby
The Shelby 1000 Watch pays tribute to the new Shelby 1000
Let’s face it, if you’re gonna plunk down the cash to get behind the wheel of the new Shelby 1000 vehicle, then you might as well accessorize your car with the new David Yurman Watches creation: the Shelby 1000 watch.
David Yurman Shelby 1000 Watch
In an age where every luxury brand name in automobiles has an equally stunning luxury timepiece line to go with it, Shelby has entered into the fray with their partnership with David Yurman Watches:
“Shelby and David Yurman are among the most respected American brands in their industries,” said Tracey Smith, president of Carroll Shelby Licensing. “Just like the cars that created the Shelby American legend, David Yurman creates handcrafted jewelry and timepieces that are equally valued by collectors and enthusiasts. The Yurman watch and eyewear perfectly complement the exclusive Shelby 1000 vehicle. It beautifully demonstrates the innovation of both brands that deliver unique and distinctive time-honored products.”
Inspired by Shelby American’s illustrious 50-year history and the unleashing of its most powerful car yet, the Limited Edition Shelby 1000 timepiece also sports a stealth, 43.5mm stainless steel and rubber case, which houses the Swiss automatic chronograph Valjoux 7753 movement. A tachymeter is engraved on the bezel, allowing the wearer to log lap times with ease and the iconic Shelby Cobra insignia is hand-finished and applied to the multi-layer galvanic dial, which is accentuated by vertical, guilloche racing stripes.
A highly textured natural rubber strap inspired by the cobra snake belly keeps the timepiece secure and, as with every special car to roll out of Shelby American’s factory, the timepiece back is etched with Carroll Shelby’s signature. Ultimately, Shelby 1000 timepieces are a true testament to David Yurman’s celebrated design aesthetic, artistic disposition and passion for creating the finest precision timepieces available.
Considering David Yurman has only recently entered into the luxury watch industry (in 1994), this partnership with a well respected car brand is a testament to the quality David Yurman is quickly getting recognized for. And given that these watches come in a very limited edition of 300: 150 stainless steel and 150 in black PVD, you better get in quick on this limited edition.
