Wyler Genève has released a special edition of its model tourbillon. This is against the backdrop of the 100th anniversary of the 1907 Peking-Paris challenge.

The 1907 race came into being as a result of a challenge by the French newspaper, Le Matin.  It set what it assumed to be an insurmountable challenge for that time: whether anyone would be able to drive a car from Peking to Paris. Five teams turned up at the start, but only two managed to complete the challenge. The winner was Prince Scipione Borghese, who made the trip in an Itala.

As part of the events marking the 100th anniversary, the Automobile Club of Italy has taken up the challenge to make the return journey (ie from Paris to Peking) in exactly the same vehicle used by Prince Scipione Borghese. Wyler Genève is a partner in this event, and has therefore created the special edition watch in commemoration of the trip.

Availability is limited to eight pieces.

Via Worldtempus.