Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has reached new heights of luxury with the unveiling of the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail, a coach-built masterpiece that beautifully blends elegance and exclusivity. The one-of-a-kind creation was presented to its lucky new owner at a private event near Pebble Beach, California. At the heart of La Rose Noire’s allure is a specially commissioned timepiece by Audemars Piguet. This 43mm Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date is a true work of art, driven by the unique self-winding Calibre 4407 movement. It features a flyback chronograph, split-seconds mechanism, and color design that mirrors the car’s aesthetics.
What sets this collaboration apart is the client’s request to have the timepiece integrated into the car itself, yet removable for personal wear. Through meticulous engineering, Rolls-Royce created a powered clasp mechanism that presents the watch at the push of a button. Once removed, an elegant titanium openworked blank head watch and hand-sculpted white-gold coin with a rose engraving take its place. The addition of a soft leather pouch in the door panniers for housing the strap and blank head watch completes this extraordinary package. With the La Rose Noire Droptail, Rolls-Royce and Audemars Piguet have forged a partnership that symbolizes the pinnacle of automotive and horological craftsmanship. View all Rolls-Royce models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.