History
Sixty years ago, in October 1948, Jaguar presented a new sports car at the London Motor Show in Earls Court to a thrilled public, a car that would change the world: the XK 120.
Under the long bonnet rested the core of the thrilling new machine: a completely new six cylinder with double overhead camshafts, a capacity of 3442 cc and a power output of breathtaking 160 hp. It was the first time in history that a dohc engine was used in a production car. The denomination
read more Sixty years ago, in October 1948, Jaguar presented a new sports car at the London Motor Show in Earls Court to a thrilled public, a car that would change the world: the XK 120.
Under the long bonnet rested the core of the thrilling new machine: a completely new six cylinder with double overhead camshafts, a capacity of 3442 cc and a power output of breathtaking 160 hp. It was the first time in history that a dohc engine was used in a production car. The denomination 120 referred to the top speed of the car: 120 mph. In fact it could even go quicker.
Never before or after had Jaguar’s founder William Lyons erred in estimating the possible sales. In just a few weeks time the XK 120 had been designed. It should act as an eye catcher along the Mark V saloon that was presented at Earls Court as well. Lyons and his crew estimated a figure of roundabout 200 vehicles that could be sold.
Not so! Jaguar was overrun by orders especially from the US. When in 1954 the succeeding XK 140 came into production, Jaguar had sold more than twelve thousand XK 120 in the three body versions Open Tourer Sport (OTS), Drop Head Coupé (DHC) and Fixed Head Coupé (FHC).
The XK 120 not only flabbergasted sixty years ago – until today it has remained as the epitome of the British sports car.
Specifications
Good readybility by luminous dots nad luminous hands!
Ronda Swiss Made Quartz movement Watch face Ø 39,5 mm
Leather watch strap, natural brown, black or “Racing Green”
Water resitant to 3 atm
You read more Good readybility by luminous dots nad luminous hands!
Ronda Swiss Made Quartz movement Watch face Ø 39,5 mm
Leather watch strap, natural brown, black or “Racing Green”
Water resitant to 3 atm
You want your watch rather without luminous points? Contact us!
Watch case
Solid stainless steel, highly polished, scratch-proof mineral glass, screwed stainless steel base, water resistant to 3 atm, Ø 39,5 mm, height 10 mm
Bezel
stainless steel bezel in highly polished black, with luminous dots
Watch dial
The unmistakable design elements (speedometer dial, luminous speedometer needle with central covering) of the original Jaguar speedometer have been transferred to the watch dials in absolute detail. The ancillary hour hand with its white luminous tip makes telling the time a thing of ease.
Watch straps
classic calf leather, traditionally tanned and hand-sewed in Germany.
Movement
Ronda Swiss Made quartz movement, 5 Jewels, Calibre 10 ½ , extremely durable battery life of 60 month
169,00 €
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brown (leather) + 25,00 €
Racing Green (leather) + 25,00 €
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Handling time:
All the Bavarian Crono watches are made by hand after the receipt of your order. In some rare instances, it may happen that we slightly exceed the delivery time. Please let us know if you have a desired delivery date when you are ordering.
