LORIGE's BL-Evolution Competition is a 50-piece watch forged from race-used Carbon/Carbon brake material from Inter Europol Competition's Le Mans-winning LMP2 cars.
The Working Brief
- Fifty pieces only: the BL-Evolution “Competition” draws its case and dial from Carbon/Carbon brake material that raced on Inter Europol Competition’s No. 43 and No. 343 LMP2 cars during the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the two cars finished first and second in class.
- Powered by the new manually wound LOR-DB03 calibre, delivering a 168-hour power reserve from a double-barrel construction just 3.98 mm thick.
- The 50 x 42 mm case pairs Carbon/Carbon with a satin-finished and polished grade 5 titanium bezel, case back, and dynamometric crown.
- LORIGE announced the watch alongside a U.S. expansion backed by active growth investor FundTime LLC, targeting independent watch collectors beyond familiar brand names.
Design & Mechanics
Announced on 1 October 2026, the BL-Evolution “Competition” measures 50 x 42 mm — a case format that accommodates the structural demands of monobloc Carbon/Carbon construction. The brake material itself was heated to 900°C and subjected to the extreme deceleration forces of endurance racing before Lorige’s patented three-year conversion process rendered it wearable.
Yellow and green accents across the dial reference Inter Europol Competition’s team colours directly. A gradient sapphire dial surfaces a skeletonised upper bridge with contrasting “Duo-Tone” finishing: microblasted and rhodium-plated surfaces alongside sunray brushing and hand-executed chamfering. Rhodium-plated numerals carry Super-LumiNova GL in recessed centres; hands bear Grey GL, indexes White GL.
Movement & Materials
The LOR-DB03 calibre is manually wound with a double-barrel architecture. At 31.10 mm wide and 3.98 mm thick, it comprises 175 components and 29 jewels, oscillating at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). Seven days of power reserve is a considered choice for a watch associated with endurance competition.
The titanium dynamometric crown carries grey Neoralite inserts. A new two-part hybrid rubber and technical-fabric strap references a racing harness structurally, secured by Lorige’s Quick&Release system and a hand-polished grade 5 titanium folding clasp with 6 mm of fine adjustment.
Heritage & Lineage
LORIGE was founded in 2018 by Clément Etienvre, Emeric Paraud, and Philippe Dumas. All three came from motorsport: race car engineers, a driver manager, and a Carbon/Carbon composite specialist. The brand’s patented case process remains its singular technical distinction within independent Swiss watchmaking.
As Etienvre states: “The BL-Evolution ‘Competition’ is not simply inspired by the team. It is physically forged from material that raced with them, transforming a defining chapter in their story into a mechanical symbol of victory that collectors can carry wherever they go.”
Market Position
Inter Europol Competition has claimed three LMP2 victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans — 2023, 2025, and the 2026 one-two — plus the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship LMP2 title. The brake material in each BL-Evolution “Competition” case is therefore traceable to a record that holds across three continents.
FundTime LLC, a U.S.-based investment and distribution firm, will lead market growth for the brand in North America. The fifty-piece edition is available globally via lorige.com.
| Movement | Manually wound LOR-DB03, double-barrel, 175 components, 29 jewels, 21,600 vph (3 Hz), 31.10 mm diameter, 3.98 mm thick, 168-hour power reserve |
| Case size | 50 x 42 mm |
| Case material | Race-used Carbon/Carbon monobloc; satin-finished and polished grade 5 titanium bezel and case back |
| Dial | Gradient sapphire; skeletonised upper bridge; sunray seconds display; rhodium-plated numerals with Super-LumiNova GL; yellow and green lacquer accents |
| Strap | Two-part hybrid rubber and technical-fabric; Quick&Release system; grade 5 titanium folding clasp, 6 mm fine adjustment |
| Availability | Limited to 50 pieces worldwide. On request from the maison or an authorised retailer in the Middle East. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the case of the LORIGE BL-Evolution Competition made from?
The monobloc case and dial are forged from race-used Carbon/Carbon brake material taken from Inter Europol Competition's No. 43 and No. 343 LMP2 cars, which secured a historic one-two finish in the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP2 class.
How many pieces of the LORIGE BL-Evolution Competition are being produced?
The BL-Evolution Competition is a strictly limited edition of 50 pieces worldwide.
What movement powers the LORIGE BL-Evolution Competition, and what is its power reserve?
The watch houses the manually wound LOR-DB03 calibre, a double-barrel movement measuring 31.10 mm in diameter and just 3.98 mm thick. Its double-barrel construction delivers a 168-hour, or seven-day, power reserve.
How does the LORIGE BL-Evolution Competition differ from standard LORIGE models?
Beyond using material from specific race-winning cars, the BL-Evolution Competition introduces a redesigned two-part seconds display and power-reserve indicator, a new LOR-DB03 calibre, and a new two-part hybrid rubber and technical-fabric strap reinterpreting a racing harness construction — all firsts for the line.
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