Every gesture counts
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Experience the genuine passion that brings excellence to life. Get a close up look at some of the world’s best craftsmen, and discover the countless perfect gestures that lead to the perfect driving moment.
EMPATHY
A leather craftsman from Maison Chapal and a Michelin tire designer reveal an unexpected secret to their success: they put themselves in the shoes of those who ultimately use what they make.
Did you know?
- Charles Lindbergh wore a Chapal A1 aviator jacket, a model composed of 10 different skins, when he made his groundbreaking flight across the Atlantic.
- Michelin has 27 patents on the technology that produces the Premium Touch Effect on the side wall of the new Pilot® Sport 4 S tire.
TECHNICITY
What do an accomplished music composer and a Michelin wire drawing operator have in common? The desire to use their technical expertise to move people.
Did you know?
- It took more than 70 musicians and one full day to record the new version of Bullitt.
- During the wire drawing process, a 0.5 cm thick wire is stretched so that its diameter shrinks to that of a human hair (100 micrometres).
RIGOUR
A certain way of working, a certain way of thinking, a commitment to leaving nothing to chance... Each gesture of this engine fitter at Mercedes-AMG and this Michelin tire inspector embody the very essence of rigour.
Did you know?
- At Mercedes-AMG, there’s only a single assembler per engine. If at the end of the day he isn’t finished, he puts it aside and finishes the job the next day.
- Every Michelin tire that comes out of our factories is checked by hand. Up to 3 times.
QUALITY
How do you create products of remarkable quality? A lens production manager at Vuarnet sunglasses and a Michelin production specialist transform superior raw materials into high performance products.
Did you know?
- In 1960, skier Jean Vuarnet won the gold at the Olympics wearing a pair of sunglasses made by Roger Pouilloux… and the brand was born.
- There are up to 15 unique rubber materials in a MICHELIN® Pilot® Sport 4 S tire.
PRECISION
It takes exceptional precision to create perfection. The slightest error makes all the work that’s come before useless. A master watchmaker and a Michelin mould manufacturer explore the importance of precision.
Did you know?
- In the "chapuis extrême" test, IWC watches are shaken around inside a small container for hours on end, subject to knocks and impacts from all angles.
- The section of the mould that creates the velvet touch and contrast on the side of the MICHELIN® Pilot® Sport 4 S tire is produced by laser.
Meet Our Partners
Mercedes-AMG
AMG: Around the world, these three distinctive letters embody automotive high performance, exclusivity and dynamic driving pleasure.
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Maison Chapal is a traditional French manufacturer specialized in luxury leather garments and accessories since 1832. The world of automobile is a constant source of inspiration for the brand’s designer.
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Since 1868, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been creating masterpieces of haute horlogerie that combine precision engineering with exclusive design.
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Thomas Roussel, a.k.a. Prequell, is a Parisian music composer, arranger and orchestrator. He creates stunning soundtracks for fashion shows, movies, and advertising as well as groundbreaking personal work.
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Inspired by French elegance and excellence in sport, Vuarnet has been making the best mineral sunglasses since 1957. Manufactured exclusively in France, each lens is discretely engraved with a “V” on a ski.
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