Independent Watchmakers · 2026-10-26
Lorige turns race-winning brake material into the BL‑Evolution Competition
The 50-piece BL‑Evolution Competition uses Carbon/Carbon from Inter Europol Competition’s LMP2 brakes and a seven-day hand-wound calibre.
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What to know
Lorige’s BL‑Evolution Competition translates Inter Europol Competition’s 2026 LMP2 one-two finish into a 50-piece watch. Its monobloc case and dial use Carbon/Carbon taken from brake components fitted to the team’s No. 43 and No. 343 cars, with each finished watch carrying material provenance tied to the race.
The tonneau-shaped case measures 50 by 42mm and 10.3mm thick. Grade 5 titanium is used for the crown, external hardware and folding clasp, while water resistance is rated to 5 ATM. A rubber-and-technical-fabric strap uses Lorige’s tool-free release system.
The hand-wound LOR-DB03 has twin barrels, 29 jewels, 175 components, a 3Hz frequency and a stated 168-hour power reserve. Production is limited to 50 pieces and the official price is CHF 29,750 excluding VAT.
