Inspired by the exhilarating FIA Group B rally cars of the 80’s, New York-based lifestyle brand Autodromo introduced a limited edition automatic watch called “Group B” dedicated those good old days. The short-lived Group B rally specification began in 1982 and is regarded as the golden era of rallying. The category allowed car manufacturers to create some of the fastest, most powerful and sophisticated rally cars in the sport’s history, including such iconic cars as the Audi Quattro, Lancia Delta S4 and Peugeot 205 T16. However, due to a series of tragic accidents during the events, notably the death of Henri Toivonen and his co-driver Sergio Cresto in the 1986 Tour de Corse, the FIA was eventually forced to cancel Group B after the 1986 season.

Assembled in their New York studio, the commemorative “Group B” watch features a lightweight titanium and aerospace aluminum bimetallic case for comfort, and is powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic mechanical movement. Just as Group B required manufacturers to build 200 road-going examples to homologate a car for racing, Autodromo decided to produce just 200 “Group B” watches as a tribute to the legendary rally specification. Also included with the limited edition timepiece are four nylon racing wrist straps in the team colours of the Group B era’s four most prominent liveries.

The “Group B” watch is available to order here.