One of our favorite automotive themed watches of the past year, can now be a very special Christmas gift for one person: A one-of-a-kind variation… [Read More]The post Baume et Mercier Capeland Cobra Goes To Auction appeared first on Pursuitist.

One of our favorite automotive themed watches of the past year, can now be a very special Christmas gift for one person: A one-of-a-kind variation Capeland Shelby Cobra timepiece we previewed earlier this year, will be auctioned by Antiquorum in New York City on December 15, 2015, with all proceeds going to the Carroll Shelby Foundation.?We are very proud to partner with the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Our agreement is nurtured by a similar philosophy. The elegance of the lines, the attention to high quality, and commitment to humanism are some of our common characteristics,? stated Alain Zimmermann, CEO of Baume & Mercier.?Shelby and Baume & Mercier have earned an international reputation for quality, precision and craftsmanship,? said Neil Cummings, CEO of Carroll Shelby Licensing and co-CEO of Carroll Shelby International. ?Our shared pursuit of perfection has made both companies legendary. We?re honored that Baume & Mercier has created a one-of-a kind watch to benefit the Shelby Automotive Museum, which was designed to inspire a new generation of enthusiasts worldwide.?An original design based on the two Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra chronographs released earlier this year, Baume & Mercier ha...