The watch designed to endure the harshest conditions with style and precision. Created in collaboration with Benediktas Vanagas, this watch carries the DNA of his racing team and reflects the needs of Dakar rally racing.
The watch has a special “Bullhead” case made of Titanium with black PVD coating and a carbon fiber multi-layer dial and bezel ring. The combination of titanium and carbon fiber provides exceptional durability while keeping the watch lightweight at just 110 grams, which is 35% lighter than regular stainless steel. Carbon fiber, the primary material used in B. Vanagas’ rally car body, is renowned for being both lightweight and strong, offering excellent resistance to shocks and vibrations. The K1 crystal with antireflecting coating ensures impact resistance, while the 200-meter water resistance makes it suitable for both desert racing and underwater use.
The “Bullhead” case design, where the chronograph pushers are located at the top of the case rather than on the side, is extremely suitable for race drivers. A special asymmetrical caseback’s shape was designed for maximally comfortable watch wearing on the wrist. This ergonomic setup allows for easy operation of the chronograph functions while hands are on the steering wheel, providing convenience and precision during the race.
Functionality is at the forefront with the easy-to-use chronograph and one-way rotating bezel, housed in an ergonomic case design. Super-Luminova markings on the hands and dial ensure excellent visibility even in low-light or night-time conditions, a “must-have” feature for endurance racing.
Two straps with quick release spring bars — silicone for rugged use and genuine leather for style — offer versatility. Each of 500 limited pieces comes in a shock- and waterproof plastic VE Dry Box, accompanied by a numbered card signed by Benediktas Vanagas.
Designed for extreme performance and everyday usability, the Benediktas Vanagas “Dakar” edition is the ultimate cross-country rally timepiece.
Watch features
Dimensions: Ø 46 x 15,5 mm (lug to lug – 55.5 mm), asymmetrical shape.
Movement: TMI VK67 – Quartz (Made in Japan).
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds at the sub-dial at 3H, Central seconds chronograph, 60 minutes chronograph indicator, 12 hours chronograph, mechanical reset mechanism.
Case Material: Titanium.
Weight: 110 gr.
Coating: Black PVD
Bezel: Left direction with carbon ring.
Caseback: With screws.
Crown: Screw down
Finishing: Brushed & Matt
Glass: Domed K1 crystal
Dial: Carbon multi-layer with metal indexes
Lume: Super Luminova on dial, hands, bezel (dot)
Water Resistance: 20 bar / 200 m / 660 ft
Lug width: 24 mm
Straps: Silicone + genuine leather straps in pack.
Package: VE DryBox L + signed card.
