Range Rover 20th Anniversary Limited with Kobold Timepieces

Much like Kobold produces watches for explorers and rugged individuals, the Land Rover marque is world-renowned for its rugged and durable luxury sports utility vehicles. In fact, the two companies have a mutual brand ambassador in Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the legendary British explorer.

20 years ago, Land Rover introduced its Range Rover vehicle to the U.S. market. The Range Rover was the first luxury sports utility vehicle marketed in America and became an instant icon. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Range Rover's arrival in the U.S., Land Rover has produced 40 strictly limited, special-edition vehicles which went on sale in the summer of 2007.

As part of the special-edition package, which include a unique paint scheme and customized interior design, Land Rover commissioned Kobold to fashion a set of hand-crafted his and hers wristwatches, as well as a unique dial for the Range Rover's dashboard clock. The Range Rover 20th Anniversary Edition Kobold wristwatches were crafted from aerospace-grade titanium featuring a polished, high-gloss finish and featured automatic-winding movements.

Land Rover knew that they had successfully launched this vehicle when the 40 individual buyers had to be drawn via a lottery. At a price of $145,000, the Range Rover 20th Anniversary Edition is, to date, the highest-priced sports utility vehicle ever to be sold in the U.S. market.

For a sneak peek into the interior of the Range Rover 20th Anniversary Edition, and to examine the custom watches that accompany it, please click the link on the right.