Luxury Watches & French Riviera Road Trip Memories

sebks · 2024-05-12T14:20:44Z

Join sebks on a road trip from Zurich to Nice, featuring the MB&F MAD1, Roger Dubuis, and Seiko Alpinist alongside a Porsche 992 Carrera S. Discover the perfect blend of luxury watches and driving passion.

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Sebks takes readers on a captivating road trip from Zurich to Nice, showcasing how luxury watches seamlessly integrate into a life of adventure and appreciation for fine machinery. His post highlights the joy of driving a Porsche 992 Carrera S with a manual gearbox through scenic routes, perfectly complemented by a curated selection of timepieces for every occasion. This article explores the synergy between horology and automotive passion, demonstrating how watches become integral to building lasting memories.

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Just back from a fantastic roadtrip from Zurich to Nice, excluding the boring motorway sections we had >800km of perfect curves in amazing landscapes. And the best parts: already booked an appointment to change my 4 tires tomorrow, so no restrictions in rubber destruction

The MAD1 is a driver’s watch, so I took it driving

Played a bit with my drone, I absolutely adore the lines of my 992 (Carrera S with manual gearbox)

The roads were fabulous, but the best ones are not pictured, I was too busy enjoying it

Arrived to our destination, enough to relax the driver (and the co-pilot who was kind enough to endure some spirited turns )

View from our room, nothing to complain about

Cooling by the pool

Our hotel was located in Eze, a medieval village sitting on a cliff just in front of the Mediterranean Sea

I took my beloved Roger Dubuis for cocktail time

My Seiko Alpinist re creation for all around duties

And the ocean of Storm to get wet

Drive was too short, but memories will last!

Have a good WE all!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Porsche 992 Carrera S with a manual transmission is an underrated gem in the current 911 lineup, offering a more compliant ride than the GTS and superior value compared to the T.
The MAD1 is celebrated as an ideal 'driver's watch,' perfectly suited for spirited road trips, while the Roger Dubuis is admired for its aesthetic perfection and sentimental value as a gift.
The DJI Mini drone, weighing just under French registration requirements, offers excellent ease of use and good picture quality for its price point, making it a valuable tool for capturing travel memories.
The journey itself, filled with exhilarating drives and stunning landscapes, is as equally rewarding as the luxurious destination on the French Riviera.
There is a keen interest in drone reliability, control, and battery life for capturing dynamic shots of boats and jet skis, indicating a broader application for these devices among enthusiasts.

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Aquaracer1

May 12, 2024

Stunning car, location and watches. Surely it was very memorable!

@that911fan

May 12, 2024

The right transmission. Watches and scenery very cool too. 👍

ArmisT

May 12, 2024

This is one of those cases where it’s too hard to tell whether the journey or destination are better…it is both!

Ronald Held

May 12, 2024

Those scenic photos.

Cpt Scarlet

May 12, 2024

The 992 is one of those cars that is perfect to my eyes from every angle, as is the Roger Dubuis, this is my beloved watch that my wife gifted me 🙏….

sebks

May 12, 2024

Roger had a way with ladies it seems

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