Friday, March 13, 2026

Depancel × DAMS Lucas Oil - Serie R01 Calendar Edition

Depancel × DAMS Lucas Oil  –  Série R01 Blue Calendar Automatic - 2026

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When mechanical passion meets watchmaking

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Born from both automotive and watchmaking heritage, Depancel enters a new chapter by partnering with DAMS Lucas Oil, an iconic Formula 2 and Formula 3 team, for the 2026 season.

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This collaboration is built on a shared vision: mastered time, precise gestures, and engineering designed to push further.

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This collaboration takes shape today through the Série R01 Depancel × DAMS Lucas Oil, a limited edition of 200 pieces, designed around the team’s visual codes and the demands of the circuit.

Automotive-inspired watches & chronographs

Founded in 2018, Depancel designs watches and chronographs inspired by the captivating world of automotive culture. 

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Each creation draws from mechanical aesthetics and the legacy of motorsport’s greatest eras. Since day one, Depancel timepieces have been imagined and hand-assembled in our workshop in Besançon, the birthplace of French watchmaking expertise. 

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A commitment guided by precision, durability, and respect for horological tradition, where every component is meticulously adjusted, tested, and brought to perfect balance before reaching the wrist.

The art of shaping tomorrow’s drivers

Founded in 1988, DAMS Lucas Oil is one of the most iconic teams in modern motorsport. 

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 For more than three decades, its single-seaters have competed in the Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships, helping reveal some of the most promising talents in the paddock. Each season is built on technical mastery forged through experience, engineering excellence, and a relentless pursuit of performance. 

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This level of commitment has made DAMS Lucas Oil a key player in developing future champions and a symbol of mechanical precision, sporting dedication, and innovation on the international stage.

A dial inspired by the team

The dial is dressed in the emblematic colours of DAMS Lucas Oil, combining a deep blue with subtle touches of light blue in a two-level construction. The slightly recessed central section features a sunray finish, while the upper level is defined by wide vertical lines that add depth and relief. 

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At 6 o’clock, the DAMS Lucas Oil logo sits above the date window, marking this collaboration. The « Depancel Dashboard » hands, inspired by automotive gauges, along with index markers reminiscent of track markers, are coated with Super-LumiNova® C1 to ensure optimal legibility in all conditions.

A case designed down to the smallest detail

With its distinctive square design, the Série R01 Depancel × DAMS Lucas Oil features a 43×36mm stainless steel case with dynamic edges, bevelled at 6 and 12 o’clock for optimal ergonomics and a natural fit on the wrist. 

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The top of the case displays a vertical brushed finish, while the case sides alternate between horizontal brushing and polished surfaces for a refined contrast. The entire silhouette is topped with a bevelled sapphire glass that extends the lines of the case with seamless elegance.

A reliable and robust movement

The Série R01 Depancel × DAMS Lucas Oil is powered by the calibre 9122, an automatic movement developed by the Japanese manufacture Miyota

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Offering a 40-hour power reserve, it is renowned for its exemplary reliability and features a carefully engineered design that reduces wear points and ensures excellent performance in all conditions.

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The transparent case back reveals the heart of the watch, its gears in action and its decorated oscillating weight. A precision mechanism designed to last and to be admired. 

A limited edition of 200 numbered pieces

The Série R01 Depancel × DAMS Lucas Oil is limited and numbered to 200 pieces. This piece will never be reproduced again.

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United by mechanical passion

Founded in 1988, DAMS Lucas Oil, a French team based in Le Mans, is one of the most iconic teams in modern motorsport. For more than three decades, its single-seaters have competed in the Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships, revealing some of the greatest talents in the paddock.

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For the 2026 season, we are partnering with the team around a shared vision: one of mastered time, precise execution, and mechanics designed to go further. 

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This collaboration takes shape today through the Série R01 Depancel × DAMS Lucas Oil, a limited edition of 200 pieces, designed around the team’s visual codes and the demands of the circuit. 

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TECHNICAL DETAILS 

 Collection: Edition Serie R01
 
Model: Série R01 Depancel × DAMS Lucas Oil

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 🔰This piece is limited and numbered to 200 units. It will never be reproduced again.

Case
    Material: 316L stainless steel
    Dimensions: 43 x 36 mm
    Lug-to-lug: 50 mm
    Thickness: 12.90 mm (12mm without glass)
    Glass: Sapphire crystal
    Internal anti-reflective coating
    Water-resistant to 50 meters
Dial
    Blue PVD dial
    Super-LumiNova® C1 White
    “Depancel Dashboard” hands
Movement
    Decorated Miyota 9122

    Self-winding automatic
    Power reserve of 40 hours
    Hacking seconds
Functions
    Hours, minutes, seconds
    Day, month, date
Strap and buckle
    The edition is offered with a choice of two straps:
    FKM rubber strap
    Bull leather strap (Handmade in France)
    Lug width: 22mm

🔰Limited Edition ❱❱❱ of 200 pieces

   🔴Price   895 CHF / $ 895 US / EUR 895 💰

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Press Release - 2026
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International Press Contact: 
289 Consulting 
Eva Polat 
eva.polat@289consulting.com  

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