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TURBO NavyBlue

895.00 USD
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The TURBO Navyblue is a Swiss-made timepiece inspired by the by the vibrant spirit of ‘Turbo era’ cars from the 1980s.

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First batch 100 pieces – 31 left in stock
895.00 USD
First batch 100 pieces – 31 left in stock
895.00 USD
USD EUR GBP DKK

The TURBO Navyblue is a Swiss-made timepiece inspired by the by the vibrant spirit of ‘Turbo era’ cars from the 1980s.

  • Free worldwide shipping. Customs/duties for non-EU orders not included. Read More
  • 36-month sales warranty & 30-day returns from date of delivery. Read More
  • Secure payments with credit card, Paypal or in monthly installments with Splitit
  • Need further help with this item? Contact us

The TURBO decade

The TURBO craze was a phase in the ‘80s which infused everyday road cars with the magical powers of race cars. From hot-hatches to world-beating supercars, ‘Turbo Everything’ was a phrase coined in the industry.

For the moto-headed school kids of the era, it was the buzzword to draw your attention.

With the demand for fuel economy and the uprise in development of smaller engines, turbocharging was the metaphorical elixir for squeezing extra horsepower from the engine. The striking letters of the TURBO logo embossed across the exterior of the car sold itself – in fact, many car manufacturers sold the infamous badging, but not the associated turbocharging.

From choices in materials, styling and shape, the TURBO Collection is designed to mimic this retro-cool era of car design.

A romantic sentiment for those who want to reminisce, the turbo-inspired design cues imbuing throughout the watch range harken back to the shape, materials, and styling of these highly characteristic cars. Enclosed within a 40mm case that showcases the same rigidity and boxy silhouette of the turbocharged cars, the timepieces are scattered with evocative design references left for the wearer to cherish.

The dial draws inspiration from the rear window louvres, made from recycled plastic and engraved with the iconic ‘Turbo badging’ at 4 o’clock. Below the upper dial, sits a full superluminova lower dial, allowing a radiant presentation of neon glow through both the indices and louvre-slats.

This is neatly complemented by the vibrant (HNBR) rubber straps to match the decade of illuminated colour, complete with 1980’s decal styling and quick-release system.

Specs
Dimensions

Diameter 40,0 mm

Height 12,3 mm

Lug-to-Lug 46,0 mm

Dial Opening Ø 31,6 mm

Movement

Swiss-made SELLITA cal. SW200-1

Time & Date (Hours, Minutes, Seconds & Date)

Sweeping seconds

Self-winding mechanism

Date quick setting

Automatic & manual winding

20 Jewels

41 Hours power reserve

VPH 28,800 bph, 4Hz

Accuracy ±5 sec per day

Materials

Top Glass: Sapphire crystal w. 3 layers of anti-reflection coating + sapphire coating.

Caseback Glass: Mineral glass w. smoky effect.

Case, bezel, crown & caseback: 316L Stainless steel.

Strap

Strap: Rubber

Buckle: 316L Stainless steel.

Width (lug): 20mm

Width (buckle): 18mm

Length: 125 / 75mm

Shape

A boxy design for an ‘out-of-the-box’ car

In shape, turbo cars showcased a boxy silhouette and were characterized by their straight cut and rounded edges.

With a bold and charismatic presence, the boxy design, with simple body panel bends, streamlined manufacturing and gave rise to flat, unadorned wheel wells.

A true throwback to the VHS era, the timepiece’s smooth exterior houses front lights that protrude like headlamps on a classic sports car, and its recycling plastic louvre detailing on the dial pays homage to the iconic styling found on the rear windows of 80s vehicles.

Mirroring the rigid silhouette of a turbocharged car, the timepiece is encased in a sturdy, 40mm rectangular housing with a pattern motif on the dial that reflects the detailing found in the rear-window louvres, made from recycled plastic. 

Materials

The 80s Love Affair with Plastic

The 80s were a decade when plastic was fantastic – a versatile and cost-effective material that was easy to mold and cast.

Car manufacturers embraced its potential, using it to craft impact-resistant components such as bumpers and fenders.

With a futuristic and imaginative approach, we push the boundaries of what could be achieved with this resilient, shiny material and seamlessly fused it with the aesthetic design of turbocharged cars, creating a truly innovative and striking look.

The interiors of these vehicles were no exception, often featuring sleek, modern layouts that were both functional and visually alluring.

Styling

Retro Hues, Modern Twist

In the styling of 80s Turbo cars, hood scoops and rear window louvers were popular, both in factory-standard models and custom modifications.

Combined with strking, unapologetic color schemes, Turbo-badging, and racing stripes, these cars stole the show and dominated the automotive landscape from their malaise-era counterparts.

The name TURBO, for our collection is a tribute to the solution that the automotive industries brought forth: a declaration of unparalleled performance – to roar at a raging speed just by the etching of ‘TURBO’ in sweeping letters across the bonnet, hood or doors.

A decade of color, we wanted to reflect this retro vibrancy in the TURBO range.

Beneath the upper dial, a full superlumina lower dial allows a radiant glow of neon light to shine through both the indices and louvre-slats, beautifully complementing the bright and durable HNBR rubber straps, featuring 1980s decal styling and a convenient quick-release system.

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