NETJETS EU VOLUME 15 2021

THE SMART GUIDE
Always moving, Rolls-Royce has never been
busier as it finds handsome ways to put a
new spin to its classic cars
OPENING UP
The Rolls-Royce
Boat Tail shows off
its cantilever trunk
© ROLLS-ROYCE
Evolution of
a Marque
IT’S A SIGN OF THE standing
of Rolls-Royce that as
spectacular as its recent
models have been – think
of its “baby Roller” Ghost
model from last year, or the
attention-grabbing Black
Badge limited edition from
earlier this one – it’s not just
the big releases that really
make the marque. And so
Rolls-Royce’s innovators are
ever looking at different ways
to enhance the experience
of owning the world’s most
iconic automobile.
Nautical Nous
Inspired by J-class yachts,
the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail – of
which just three have been
made so far – does little to
hide its seafaring roots, but
the grand tourer, a product of
the company’s coachbuilding
workshop, has some secrets
within the undoubtedly
sleek design. At the touch
of a button the rear of the
car opens in a cantilever
movement – supposedly
inspired by Spanish architect
Santiago Calatrava. The
bounty is within, as the
trunk contains a champagne
chest, two bottles of Armand
de Brignac vintage cuvée,
caviar, and blinis. For perfect
moments of relaxation, two
cocktail tables open on
either side of the deck, with
accompanying picnic stools.
A Matter of Time
The Boat Tail is also home
to one of the most stunning
collaborations that Rolls-
Royce has been involved
in – with Swiss watchmakers
Bovet 1822. What appear
to be an unusual two
clocks in the fascia of
the Boat Tail, are, in fact,
removable watches. The
pair of reversible tourbillon
timepieces are both designed
to be worn on the wrist, used
as a table clock, pendant, or
pocket timepiece, when they
don’t take their place in the
dashboard. Both watches
have specially designed
18K white gold cases and
feature matching front dials
with the same Caleidolegno
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