Wednesday, October 21, 2020

REBELLION – Partnerships GTWC 2020

REBELLIONTwenty One GTWC GMT and Wraith Drive GTWC Partnerships GT World Challenge Powered Racing 20th Edition

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REBELLION Timepieces celebrates first Total 24 Hours of SPA as official timekeeper with bespoke GT World Challenge Powered by AWS watches

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• On the strength of its experience, the Swiss watchmaker is putting its timing skills at the service of the SRO world championships.
• Three-year agreement includes iconic Total 24 Hours of Spa
• REBELLION Timepieces creates 2 limited edition watches to celebrate the mythical race: a Twenty-One GMT and a Wraith model.

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 REBELLION Timepieces will celebrate its new partnership with SRO Motorsports Group at this year's Total 24 Hours of Spa by revealing a duo of bespoke GT World Challenge Powered by AWS watches.

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The Swiss manufacturer has taken an active role in a variety of SRO championships this season, drawing upon its cutting-edge expertise as official timekeeper for GT World Challenge Powered by AWS, Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli, the Intelligent Money British GT Championship, TC America, Pirelli GT4 America and the SRO E-Sport GT Series. Its distinctive logo has also become a familiar presence on cars, within the paddock, and at the sport's most famous circuits.

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As part of a three-year agreement with GT World Challenge Powered by AWS, REBELLION Timepieces will make its first appearance at the Total 24 Hours of Spa when the marquee race takes place on 22-25 October. To celebrate this milestone three limited-edition GT World Challenge Powered by AWS watches have been commissioned. These bespoke timepieces will be officially launched at the Total 24 Hours of Spa and awarded to title-winning drivers and to the global GT World Challenge Powered by AWS manufacturers' champion, while also being made available for general sale.

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Based in Lonay, on the shores of Lake Geneva, REBELLION Timepieces is world-renowned for its contribution to the art of fine Swiss watchmaking. Involved for many years in the field of international motor racing, the brand offers watches with a strong personality that combine powerful design, high-tech materials and advanced mechanics. All are customisable. They reflect the brand's original passion for quality and performance.

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This year's Total 24 Hours of Spa will be the first staged at the iconic Belgian circuit during autumn, having shifted from its traditional date at the end of July. The upcoming race will mark the 20th edition staged since GT rules were adopted in 2001, a move that has brought long-term sustainability to an event first run in 1924.

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 Alexandre Pesci, REBELLION Timepieces President & Owner: "We are very proud that REBELLION Timepieces will be the official timekeeper for GT World Challenge Powered by AWS. We have followed the work of SRO Motorsports Group for many years and been very impressed by the success they have achieved across the globe. GT racing is the perfect combination of passion and sport and we look forward sharing this experience over the next three years."

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Stephane Ratel, SRO Motorsports Group Founder & CEO: "REBELLION Timepieces is a passionate, no-compromise brand and I am delighted that they have joined GT World Challenge Powered by AWS this season. It is exciting to add a partner with so much enthusiasm for our sport and with a deep understanding of sportscar racing. REBELLION’s expert timekeeping skills will be a vital tool for the years ahead and I hope that this marks the start of a long and fruitful relationship."

 SRO Motorsports Group – The global leader in GT racing

With more than 25 years’ experience at the forefront of a continuously evolving industry, SRO Motorsports Group is the established international leader in GT racing.

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Best known for the development and implementation of the GT3 and GT4 regulations, SRO promotes and organises championships that embrace professional and amateur competitors. Its portfolio of highly regarded series includes continental GT World Challenge powered by AWS categories in Europe, America and Asia, which are combined to determine a global manufacturers' champion, while the flagship Intercontinental GT Challenge powered by Pirelli features events on five different continents. 

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The 2020 season will see more than 100 races run under the SRO Motorsports Group banner, highlighted by the prestigious Total 24 Hours of Spa. In addition to promotion and organisation, the company operates SRO Race Centre by MMC – a race-car service center at Circuit Paul Ricard – and provides the ultimate driving opportunities at world-renowned venues through Curbstone Track Events.

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SRO Motorsports Group is chaired by company founder and CEO Stephane Ratel. With offices in London, Paris, Liège, the United States and Hong Kong, its work is facilitated by a dedicated global team of full-time and freelance staff.

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Combining a passion for performance with industry-leading expertise, SRO continues to play a key role in shaping the future of international GT racing.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Model: Twenty-One GTWC GMT Racing
 

Case
Material: Black PVD Stainless
Diameter: 46.95mm (width) * 17.40mm (height)
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: 50m / 5 atm
No. of components: 266
Movement
Rebellion in-house automatic GMT
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 28’800 vph
Jewels: 42
 
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds and second time-zone indicator
Strap & Buckle
Interchangeable strap with a black rubberized base and
a black leather integration with turquoise topstitching.

Limited Edition to 25 pieces

Swiss retail price CHF 5’900


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TECHNICAL DATA

Model: Wraith Drive  GTWC Chronograph Racing

Movement 
Mechanical chronograph – Valjoux 7750
Winding Automatic
Frequency:  4 Hz / 28,800 vph
Power reserve: 48 hours
Jewels: 25 rubies
Diameter: 29,89 mm 
Height: 7,90 mm
Functions
Central hours and minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, central elapsed chronograph seconds, chronograph minute counter at 12 o’clock, chronograph hour counter at 6 o’clock and date at 3 o’clock
Tachometer scale on base 500 in km/h
Case 
Round – Titanium Grade 5 black DLC
Diameter: 47.5 mm
Thickness: 17.20 mm
Bezel: Titanium and tachometer ring
Crown: Titanium – screwed-down and fluted with REBELLION monogram
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with dual-sided antiglare treatment
No. of components: 30
Case back Screwed titanium black DLC case back with engraving REBELLION logo
Dial
Black, Luminescent indexes
Material Brass
Water resistance 100 m / 10 ATM
Strap
Color black
Materia: Calf leather
Distance between lugs: 25.50/24 mm
Buckle: Triple folding clasp
Buckle features:  REBELLION logo engraving and double pushers
No. of buckle components: 20
 

Limited Edition to 25 pieces

Swiss retail price CHF 8’700
 

Availability October 2020
 

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