Wrist & Wheel Vol. 11: The Audemars Piguet [RE]Master02 × 1987 Lamborghini LM002
When Icons Go Off-Script
Every now and then, a brand steps so far outside its comfort zone that it risks alienating everyone who thought they “knew” what it stood for. Those are the moments when innovation happens — when confidence overtakes caution.
For Lamborghini, that moment came in the 1980s with the LM002 — a V12-powered, desert-conquering truck that looked like it was built for war but sold to rock stars.
For Audemars Piguet, it’s now — with the [RE]Master02, a sharp-edged, asymmetrical reinterpretation of a forgotten design that looks more like an architectural sculpture than a wristwatch.
Both broke their brand’s rules. Both were built in limited numbers. And both remind us that true rarity isn’t about how something looks — it’s about the courage it took to exist in the first place.
The 1987 Lamborghini LM002 — “Rambo Lambo”
Long before luxury SUVs filled city streets, Lamborghini built the LM002: a 6,600-lb off-road brute powered by the same 5.2-liter V12 found in the Countach. Originally conceived as a military prototype (the Cheetah), it was reimagined for civilians — though “civilized” hardly applies.
Hand-built from 1986 to 1993, only 328 units were ever produced. Its massive Pirelli Scorpion tires were custom-designed to handle both desert dunes and highway speeds. Owners included Middle Eastern royalty, celebrities like Mike Tyson, and anyone bold enough to tame it.
LM002 Specifications
Year: 1987
Engine: 5.2L V12 (Countach Quattrovalvole)
Power: 450 horsepower
Transmission: 5-speed manual with dual-range transfer case
Performance: 0–60 mph in approximately 7.7 seconds
Top Speed: Around 118 mph
Weight: Roughly 6,600 pounds
Tires: Pirelli Scorpion run-flat tires, designed for sand and high-speed stability
Production: 328 units (1986–1993)
Character: Brutal, impractical, unforgettable
The LM002 wasn’t designed to make sense. It was designed to make a statement — and nearly forty years later, that statement still echoes.
The Audemars Piguet [RE]Master02 (REf. 15240SG.00.A347CR.01) — Geometry Gone Rogue
Fast forward to 2025. Audemars Piguet revisits its archives and resurrects something few even knew existed — a 1960s asymmetrical design, reborn as the [RE]Master02 Selfwinding.
It’s a 41mm display of angular audacity — twelve brass triangles forming a dial in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50,” housed in 18-carat Sand Gold. Inside ticks the Calibre 7129, an ultra-thin automatic movement that strips timekeeping down to its purest rhythm.
Only 250 pieces exist. Like the LM002, it’s not made for everyone. It’s made for those who see beauty in defiance.
[RE]Master02 Specifications
Reference: 15240SG.00.A347CR.01
Year: 2025
Case: 41 × 41 mm asymmetrical design
Material: 18-carat Sand Gold
Dial: “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” with twelve machined brass triangles
Movement: Calibre 7129 ultra-thin automatic
Jewels: 31
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
Complications: Time-only
Production: Limited to 250 pieces
Character: Avant-garde refinement; sculptural and architectural
The [RE]Master02 isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about reinterpreting heritage with fearless geometry.
Wrist & Wheel Take
Pairing the LM002 and [RE]Master02 isn’t about matching aesthetics. It’s about matching attitude.
Both dared to rewrite their brand’s DNA. The LM002 turned supercar fury into off-road muscle; the [RE]Master02 turned horological tradition into angular art.
They’re monuments to creative defiance — proof that design courage outlasts trends. Whether you’re staring at sand dunes or sand gold, the message is the same: true icons are built when no one asks for them.
