October 31, 2026
A Brand Born in the Paddock
Lorige was founded in 2018 by endurance racing professional Clément Etienvre, drivers’ manager Philippe Dumas, and automotive composites technician Emeric Paraud. The brand has earned a genuine following among motorsport insiders, and its watches are increasingly seen on the wrists of team owners, engineers, and drivers at events like the 24 Hours of Daytona. Its defining technique turns race-proven Carbon/Carbon brake pads from high-end race cars into watch cases. The left flank of each case is laser-etched with the specific race, car, and finishing position tied to that component, so every watch carries a real piece of racing history.
A Tribute to a Historic One-Two
The latest release, the Lorige X InterEuropol Competition BL-Endurance (reference BL-Evo.09/IEC), is limited to just 50 pieces. Every case is made exclusively from brakes that helped secure the LMP2 one-two finish of the No. 43 and No. 343 cars run by Inter Europol Competition, the Warsaw-based team and three-time Le Mans class winner. Lorige will also serve as the team’s official timekeeper throughout its IMSA season. Scarcity is built into the process: only two or three watches can be cut from a single pad. That pad has already survived thousands of heat cycles between 250°C and 850°C (482°F–1,562°F), with peaks potentially exceeding 1,000°C (1,832°F).
Slim Case, Week-Long Endurance
The watch belongs to the BL-Evolution (“Brake Late – Evolution”) collection. Its tonneau case measures 42mm across, 50mm lug-to-lug, and a slender 10.30mm thick. Inside is the LOR-DB03 caliber, developed with Chronode SA and hand-assembled in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Twin barrels, wound manually through a dynamometric crown, provide a 168-hour power reserve. That covers an entire race week, from paddock setup through to the checkered flag. The 175-component movement runs at 3Hz, includes a remaining-power indicator, and measures only 3.98mm thick. It is finished with sunburst decoration, hand chamfering, and a “Duo-Tone” treatment.
Fresh Details and Pricing
A new gradient sapphire dial subtly carries the team’s green and yellow livery. It also reveals a sunburst-brushed movement element centered on the small seconds at 6 o’clock. The Carbon/Carbon dial and flange remain, joined by a more refined power reserve display and “Cool Grey” Arabic numerals. A new “Tech Hybrid” strap takes its inspiration from racing harnesses and pairs with a one-click “Lorige Quick&Release” system. The watch is priced at CHF 29,750 excluding VAT, which is less than a typical race weekend’s consumables. Unlike worn tires and brake pads, however, it is built to last a lifetime.
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