REC Watches have made a name for themselves by using materials salvaged from the sources of their design inspiration, from vintage Porsches to Spitfire aircraft. Their latest collection is called the RNR series, and they feature parts recycled from classic Land Rover vehicles. Each of the prior REC collections has featured their own unique design language and the RNR, or Road Not Required watches are no different. If you like your watches to make a statement about your where your interests lay, this collection might just be your ticket.

The RNR collection consists of two models: the Rockfighter, and the Beach Runner. Each is designed around a steel square case containing an automatic Sellita SW200 or SW290 movement, but that?s not really the star of the show here. Rather, each example receives a unique inner dial piece sourced from one of two specific Land Rovers whose owners served as the inspiration for the design. 
REC Watches Rockfighter

The Rockfighter features a dial insert cut from a 2003 Land Rover (the first of the third generation, L322) that was owned by Michael Ortner, who runs 4×4 Experience out of Germany. As such, this specific Land Rover was the tool of choice for adventures throughout the world, and has traversed any manner of terrain that dared get in its way. In 2019, this Land Rover needed a new left door, and the old was donated to REC Watches for use on this watch. From this aluminum door 463 inserts were punched for 463 watches that...