There are quite a few brands that link themselves to motorsport, but Lorige is one of the few that has gone completely all-in on the idea. Another good example of that is the latest BL-Endurance Evolution Bleu Asphalte Gold Edition. Founded in 2018 by car enthusiasts Clément Etienvre and Emeric Paraud, the young French-Swiss microbrand doesn’t just borrow racing design cues or colours. Its watches are literally made from recycled carbon/carbon brake pads taken from endurance race cars. Over the years, Lorige has also worked with teams like United Autosports, Peugeot Sport, and the Heart of Racing Team. The whole recycled carbon/carbon brake pad idea could feel like a one-trick gimmick, but over the past few years, especially with the BL-Endurance line , Lorige has slowly turned the idea into something genuinely interesting. This brings us to the latest Lorige BL-Endurance Evolution Bleu Asphalte Gold Edition, presented during Time to Watches 2026 in Geneva.…