" I love a heavier and larger watch on my wrist that still has a sporty feel to it," says Chilton. "The Edge offers this in a way I haven't seen before, and I feel very lucky to have one designed and turned into a limited run of eight. "
The Max Chilton Edition Edge Double Barrel commemorates his competition in the North American Verizon IndyCar Series this year and integrates a several details from Chilton's turbocharged Chevrolet racecar.
On the dial side, Chilton's numeral 8 appears in the small seconds register and striking blue hour numbers match the blue on his car. A special plate on the back is etched with Chilton's "Max" logo and notes this special series is limited to just eight timepieces.
Along with the Chilton design additions, the manual-winding ARM16 caliber features the timepiece's unusual geometric and angular components. Beating at 18,000 A/h, it offers a generous 8-day power reserve and the hour, minute, small second and power reserve indicator functions.
Cross-grinding decoration of the hand-beveled bridges intensifies the watch's industrial feel. The bezel is enhanced with a series of cutouts. The larger 46.80mm case, made of stainless steel and black PVD, provides more depth and dimensionality to the movement, with the time indications positioned slightly off-center, an Armin Strom.
The timepiece is delivred with a black alligator strap and double-fold clasp in stainless steel PVD black as well as an additional black rubber strap.
