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In exclusive luxury watches with an automotive theme, the Azimuth Twin Barrel Tourbillon is a worthy newcomer. Still apparently in the testing phase (but expected to be available from June 2009 onward), this model–which Azimuth says is “not a watch, but a complex modern machine” stands out not just for an innovative mechanical movement, but a strikingly original titanium case which resembles a miniature Lamborghini Murcielago!

Looking at the extremely fresh Azimuth Twin Barrel Tourbillon, we can’t help but wonder if Urwerk had any role in the development of the exotic mechanical movement–with the avant garde time display with a large central arm and rotating hour satellites traveling over a minute scale at center stage, its hard not to think otherwise. Regardless of who was behind it, the engineering is extremely captivating, almost relegating the prestigious tourbillon escapement to a secondary attraction. Power reserve is a robust 5-days, thanks to two spring barrels.

The case of the Azimuth Tourbillon is really unlike anything else out there; sexy and sleek, it boasts carbon fiber elements and a double-domed sapphire crystal that is shaped like–naturally enough–a windscreen. Enthusiasts of Italian supercars could scarcely hope for a more suitable luxury timepiece!

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