Škoda is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 130 years since its founding fathers, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, laid the groundwork for what would become the renowned Czech automotive brand. To commemorate this deep heritage, Škoda has partnered with esteemed Czech watchmaker Prokop & Brož to create an exclusive, limited-edition timepiece – the Laurin & Klement wristwatch.
It’s a carefully crafted homage to the company’s earliest days. Only 130 of these unique watches will be made, one for each year of Škoda’s history. The design of the Laurin & Klement wristwatch draws direct inspiration from a truly historic vehicle: the rare 1908 Laurin & Klement BSC model, a car that represents the ingenuity and ambition of the company’s pioneering era. This connection imbues the watch with a tangible link to Škoda’s origins.
The collaboration with Prokop & Brož, a respected name in Czech horology, ensures that the watch embodies the same principles of precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that Škoda strives for in its automobiles. Such partnerships between car manufacturers and watchmakers are not uncommon, as both fields share an appreciation for intricate mechanics, sophisticated design, and lasting quality. This limited-edition timepiece serves as a wearable symbol of Škoda’s enduring legacy.
Choosing to honor the 130th anniversary with a Laurin & Klement branded watch is particularly fitting. Laurin & Klement was the original name of the company before it became Škoda, and the L&K moniker is still used today to denote the most luxurious and well-equipped trim levels in Škoda’s modern car lineup. This watch, therefore, not only celebrates the historical milestone but also connects with the brand’s contemporary identity.
For collectors of automobilia, horology enthusiasts, and dedicated Škoda fans, the Laurin & Klement 130th-anniversary watch represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of the brand’s storied past. It’s a sophisticated and subtle nod to a company that began with bicycles and motorcycles in 1895 and evolved into a global automotive player, all while carrying forward the spirit of its founding visionaries. This timepiece beautifully encapsulates 130 years of motion, innovation, and Czech engineering pride.
