DNA Edition RNR Beachrunner
Made from the 1981 Land Rover Series III, aka ‘Beachrunner’.
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DNA Edition RNR Beachrunner
Made from the 1981 Land Rover Series III, aka ‘Beachrunner’.
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Project RNR Beachrunner
DNA Edition
The RNR Beachrunner is a limited edition timepiece crafted from the 1981 Land Rover Series III, known as the “Beachrunner.”
Its owner, Daniel Espirito Santo, is a Portuguese filmmaker and surfer who lives for the present – capturing his travels by camera and board along the beaches of Peniche.
The Beachrunner’s aluminum roof was salvaged during its restoration and reborn as the dial of this rugged yet refined timepiece – a celebration of freedom, simplicity, and honest engineering.
RNR stands for “Road Not Required” – a tribute to the go-anywhere ethos that defines both the Series III and the people drawn to it.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Diameter 40,0 mm (42,2 mm with crown-guard)
Height 12,1 mm
Lug-to-Lug 48,2 mm
Dial Opening Ø 31,8 mm
Weight 110g
Movement
Movement
Caliber SW290-1 SELLITA movement
Type Mechanical, self-winding
Frequency 28,800 VPH (4.0 hz)
Power reserve 38 hours
Accuracy ±12 sec per day
Jewels 31
Date with quick set
Features
Features
Swiss-made
2 Hands w. small second at 9 o’clock
Swiss Super-LumiNova C3 Green
5 ATM, 50 meters
3-year full warranty
Case
Case
316L Stainless steel
3-Piece case with sandblasted, vertical brushes and polished surface and rubber bezel (FKM, Fluorcarbon (Viton®))
Top glass Sapphire Crystal with multilayer anti-reflective coating
Closed caseback with laser-engraving and deep etching
Materials
Materials
Handcrafted aluminum dial cut directly from ‘Beachrunner’ – a 1981 Land Rover Series III
Strap
Strap
Black rubber strap (FKM, Flourcarbon (Viton®))
Width (Lugs) 22,0 mm
Width (Buckle) 20,0 mm
Length 125,0/85,0 mm
A Way of Life
Sea-breeze & Saltwater
The 1981 Land Rover known as the Beachrunner didn’t just battle sand, wind, and salt – it carried its owner through a life reboot.
From corporate grind to coastal freedom, Daniel Espirito Santo’s journey found form in his Series III – and the sun-worn roof that topped it off now lives on in every Beachrunner dial.
From Roof to Wrist
Patina included
The Beachrunner’s aluminum roof was reborn as 552 dials – each one unique, each one layered with sun, salt, and story.
We left the marks in. Then sealed the surface with transparent lacquer to lock in its legacy and protect its raw authenticity.
A Fusion of
Form and function
Built to go the distance, the 40 mm square case is shaped for the outdoors – tough, reliable, and no-nonsense, just like the Land Rover that inspired it.
From the rubber bezel to the 5-bolt case-back and grille-like crown guard, every detail echoes Series III DNA in subtle, rugged ways.
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