Experience first-hand one of the world’s most gruelling and fiercely competitive motor races, in Mexico, with the Club Pecqueur Motorists. A select few will have the opportunity to follow the final two stages of the Carrera Panamericana with last year’s winning team. They will also get access to some special bonuses!
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Very little is known about Onésiphore Pecqueur (1792-1852). As well as being a child of the French Revolution and heir to the spirit of the Enlightenment, he was also a mechanical genius. While head of the workshop for the “Conservatoire des arts et métiers” (Conservatory of Arts and Crafts) in Paris, he developed a gear mechanism known as the differential that is still used in countless industrial applications today. He is such a fascinating historical figure that an entrepreneur...
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Creating an aesthetically pleasing and appropriate case for a brand new calibre requires the input of experts. In this third chapter of the Pecqueur Motorists saga, we set out to meet some passionate professionals – designers, dial makers and case specialists – who have all contributed to the success of this ambitious horological project, which arose out of the rediscovery of a forgotten automobile pioneer.
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To build a new watch movement, you need a dash of bravery and a whole lot of tenacity. Amid intense secrecy, a manufacturer based in the Val-de-Travers has just completed the first prototype of an incredible new mechanical movement. We set out on a voyage of discovery to learn more about the new LTM 5021 calibre, the first concrete evidence of the “Pecqueur Motorists” project.
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We met up with some of the people involved in an exciting new watchmaking project taking an innovative approach to both watchmaking technology and marketing. In the latest chapter of the Pecqueur Motorists saga we highlight the main features of the very first Pecqueur Motorists watch, illustrated by images of the prototype, now in its final stages of development.
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A lounge area was set aside for members of the Club Pecqueur Motorists at the BPM Heritage booth at Retromobile 2024. The Club’s first encounter with the Parisian fair for collectible vehicles was marked by fascinating conversations and contagious enthusiasm.
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The art of writing is a “mechanical art in motion” governed by the hand, to accompany a journey of the mind. Piguet Genève presents an ultra-limited edition writing instrument that pays tribute to the motto: “The pen is mightier than the sword”.
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Watch magazine Europa Star has followed the development of the Onésiphore Pecqueur watch, destined to become the membership card of the Club Pecqueur Motorists, from the very beginning. It has published a number of articles, including this fascinating and comprehensive piece written by journalist Hubert de Haro after being introduced to the initial prototype.
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There’s no shortage of clubs to join, in every conceivable field. But none of them are like the Club Pecqueur Motorists. Becoming a member gives access to rare and inspiring objects and brands, events and creators. You can enjoy unique experiences connected with the world of the Mechanical Arts. Live life without limits!
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Using new, high-quality timber (typically spruce or larch) that has been rigorously selected, this natural treatment is performed at workshops in Domancy. The wood is evenly burnt, leaving no trace of fire, to create an authentic finish that preserves the wood's intrinsic properties. A key long-term benefit is that it protects the material while requiring no special maintenance.
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Very few people know that the first automobile engineer was actually a watchmaker! Onésiphore Pecqueur was a virtuoso mathematician and genius inventor. In the early 19th century he invented the differential mechanism, and began to develop applications for watchmaking and the nascent automobile industry. When we decided that the membership card to our Club would be an exclusive watch, the obvious next step was to pay tribute to the pioneering spirit of Pecqueur by equipping the watch with a differential.
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To inaugurate the “Off-Market” section of the Club Pecqueur Motorists’ first newsletter, we could not have dreamed of a more exclusive offer than this 1972 Ferrari Daytona. This superb and ultra-rare care is in perfect condition.
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Bob Slack is a master magician, accomplished in every subtlety of his art. Meet the man who brings the rarest Aston Martins back to life.
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Why a “Tribute to Mike the Bike” watch? Read the incredible story of the day when, 11 years after he first retired, the greatest motorcycle champion of all time returned to competition.
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Marco Hug, watch designer and motorbike enthusiast, has infused his personality into the “Tribute to Mike the Bike” watch from the Club Pecqueur Motorists collection. He explained his approach.
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The Club Pecqueur Motorists is intended for enthusiasts of the Mechanical Arts in all their rich diversity. I assume you’re one of them – as I am myself! All my life, I’ve been fascinated by beautiful cars, powerful motorbikes, exceptional planes, luxury motor cruisers, haute horlogerie timepieces, and all the other mechanical marvels born of human ingenuity.
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It’s impossible not to fall in love. Everything about this boat oozes grace and beauty: proportions, materials, equipment. Every detail has been carefully calibrated to conjure up the legendary films that defined glamour for an entire generation.
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For keen aesthetes with no time for half measures, there are already several versions, in extremely limited numbers, of the haute horlogerie creation exclusively designed for members of the Club Pecqueur Motorists. Production was launched with an exceedingly rare First Edition, limited to 25, which was followed by two themed series.
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24/03/2023 We met up with some of the people involved in an exciting new watchmaking project taking an innovative approach to both watchmaking technology and marketing. In the latest chapter of the Pecqueur Motorists saga...
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Very little is known about Onésiphore Pecqueur (1792-1852). As well as being a child of the French Revolution and heir to the spirit of the Enlightenment, he was also a mechanical genius.
Read more