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Ph. Mario Puledda With the new Cube Controls x Mercedes-AMG - GT Edition Sim wheel, sim racers can experience the thrills and challenges of real motorsport. Ph. Mario Puledda To commemorate AMG’s 55th anniversary, Cube Controls designed and produced steering wheels that were made for the Mercedes-AMG Track Series and GT2. www.cubecontrols.com
RM 30-01 Skeletonised automatic winding calibre 55-hour power reserve (± 10%) Baseplate and bridges in grade 5 titanium Declutchable variable-geometry rotor Oversize date Power-reserve indicator and function selector Case in grade 5 titanium