Photo Report: The Watches And Wheels Of The 2018 Goodwood Revival

September 13, 2018

The pomp and ceremony, grandeur, and elaborate dress may seem like an anachronism, but for Goodwood Revival devotees its an annual ritual. The Goodwood Revival celebrated its 20th anniversary this past weekend; the current Duke of Richmond, then Lord March, started the Revival in 1998 as a way to capture the pageantry and spirit of the golden era of motorsport. The original Goodwood Circuit was in use from 1948 to 1966, and even hosted early Formula One races. The modern festival features the very cars from the period wheel-to-wheel racing.?And thus, enthusiasts in attendance dress in period correct clothing: Think tweed jackets, ascots, flat caps, and watches from the era. The stars of the show have four C and sometimes two C wheels, but theres an equal amount of effort placed on re-creating proper attire. The festival acts as a showcase for the worlds most sought after classic sports cars, with this years Kinrara race assembling the most valuable grid C a cool 200 million worth of mechanical art C ever to have ever graced a race track. And the drivers arent a single bit afraid to push these classic rarities to their absolute limit, often resulting in catastrophic crashes.?The natural kinship between motoring and horology was on full display at this years event, and we were there to experience Revival fever C right down to the watches.