This watch is special because it was inspired by ’70s vintage performance watches and, most importantly, the design sense and functional requirements of one of our most popular automotive journalists of the last 20 years, Jonny Lieberman. Jonny is the Senior Features Editor at Motor Trend, as well as a regular on Spike’s Car Radio, where I had the good fortune to meet him and brainstorm a watch collaboration between those with Spike Feresten and Jay Leno.

Jonny also hosts his Driving With Jonny podcast, hence the DWJ engraved on the caseback and noted on its cool blue dial, instantly made more interesting by a radical 90-degree tilt into the “driver’s” position, once favored by ’70s rally drivers. I think this quote sums up how the “Drivers” part came naturally and why Jonny is so good at what he does.

“When I was very young, my dad would strap my car seat into the front of his Datsun 280Z, and we’d go flying around the hills above Malibu, near where I grew up. The same roads, in fact, that we now use for the majority of our comparison tests. I believe these weekend runs are part of the reason why I’ve never developed motion sickness, a trait that comes in handy when my ‘job’ requires me to sit in the passenger seats for repeated hot laps of the Nürburgring.”

I have to add that Jonny is a fine driver who has driven very fast on the coolest tracks in the world, as well as competed in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, which is not for the faint of heart.

The DWJ has impressive specs: a custom-tooled 316 stainless steel case, single-domed sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating, NH35 automatic movement with date, second crown-operated inner bezel, 100-meter water resistance, and a stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet with an adjustable sliding clasp.

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Classic tool-watch design. Built for everyday wear.

Meet the Sheffield 1A Steel Automatic, available in both left- and right-hand crown configurations. Featuring a 40mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, Japanese Miyota automatic movement, and a versatile 12-hour rotating bezel for tracking a second time zone. Finished with a black dial and stainless steel bracelet, it's timeless design with purpose.

Brian was just four years old when his parents gave him his first watch, a Green Bay Packers timepiece that sparked a lifelong fascination with watches and collecting. Eleven years later, Brian’s life was tragically cut short in a swimming accident. In his memory, his family made a promise to accomplish great things in his name. More than 30 years later, with the support of thousands of people and an extraordinary global watch community, that promise has helped create more than 1,200 scholarships.

Learn more about Brian’s story and the Foundation at laviolettefoundation.org.

Sheffield was introduced to the Foundation by a longtime friend of the LaViolette family and acclaimed watch photographer Ty Alexander, who inspired us to help create something that honored Brian’s love of watches. Ty designed the striking green sunburst dial and gold second and subdial hands of the Chronograph as a subtle nod to Brian’s first Packers watch. It’s been a privilege to work with Ty and the LaViolette family to bring this watch to life.

~Jay

This special green sunburst dial Chrono is powered by the VK64 mecha-quartz movement. Timekeeping is regulated by a quartz movement, while the stopwatch functions are driven by a mechanical chronograph module, delivering a smooth sweeping seconds hand rather than the typical quartz tick. Both systems are powered by a single battery, resulting in the reliability and accuracy of quartz timekeeping combined with the mechanical feel and intricacy of a traditional chronograph.

The 42mm Diver was built in response to years of customer requests for a larger Sheffield. Inspired by the classic Sheffield dials of the 1960s, it pairs timeless design with modern dive-watch capability.

Featuring a rugged 316L stainless steel case, 300 meters of water resistance, sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating, and the reliable NH35 automatic movement, it's engineered for adventure above and below the surface.

Deep Gray models feature Swiss C3 lume on the hands, dial, and bezel for exceptional low-light visibility. Heavy-duty spring bars, a secure nylon web strap, and Sheffield's signature external dial markers complete a watch designed to perform wherever the journey leads.

Spike Feresten of Spike's Car Radio inspired the original SCR / Sheffield collaboration. The debut of that brilliant blue watch led to multiple reissues over the past two years. So how do you refresh a watch that already got so much right?

We believe the SCR II Blue is a worthy successor, carrying the torch forward while staying true to the original spirit. Subtle visual refinements give the SCR II its own identity while preserving the character that made the first edition so popular.

The core specifications remain unchanged: a bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case, automatic movement, anti-glare-coated sapphire crystal, 200 meters of water resistance, and a matching blue 20mm FKM Tropic strap.

What has changed are the details. The SCR II features slimmer Swiss lume shark-tooth markers, a more refined hand profile, and a deep blue dial framed by an updated blue bezel insert. Surrounding it all is a newly designed fine-tooth coin-edge bezel that gives the watch a more precise and elevated feel.

The Solar Steel is an homage to the classic steel case and bracelet tool watch. If I had brought this out as my first watch, I think it would have been seen as "well that's easy...just like a lot of microbrand tool watches." So I waited these last two years before bringing out my interpretation. I wanted to add value and interest by powering it with the Miyota 2070 Solar quartz movement used in the GT range. Honestly, I really like this watch a lot! The piano black bezel is just right. It has all the key specs: 20 ATM water resistance, 316L steel case with drilled lugs and engraved case back, Swiss lume on the dial and Japan lume on the bezel, sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating, and of course the steel bracelet with clasp.

Jay Leno owns a rare 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car. With the help of Williams International, the car was restored after its jet-age turbine engine seized. Jay first fell in love with the vehicle at age 14 when he saw it on display at the 1964 New York’s World's Fair. He finally purchased one of the surviving cars directly from Chrysler during their bankruptcy period. Unfortunately, due to age and miles, the experimental turbine engine seized and wore down due to metal fatigue and locked regenerators. There were no replacement parts left in existence. Sam Williams had originally developed the Chrysler turbine engine. Under the leadership of his son, Gregg Williams, a team of roughly 200 engineers, original program designers, and metal-printing experts spent four years reverse-engineering and manufacturing custom components. The fully rebuilt car made its triumphant return at the Woodward Dream Cruise.

The New Jay Leno’s Garage Turbine Watch is inspired by this unique and classic vehicle as well as the connection to Jay’s youth and the story of his first encounter to his restoration of the Turbine. Much like the car, the 316L polished and satin finish case has a classic fine knurled edge drawn from the Turbine’s signature headlight design. The single domed sapphire crystal protects the elegantly numbered textured dial. The inner ring reflects the unique color of the car with the date at the 6 as a final touch. The sapphire case back showcases the venerable 24 jewel NH35 Automatic movement. A genuine leather quick-release strap completes this unique and classic homage to Jay’s ’63 Chrysler Turbine.