Swiss luxury watchmakers RJ-Romain Jerome have released a new timepiece in tribute to an iconic Eighties legend – the DeLorean automobile.

The case is made of brushed stainless steel measuring 46mm wide, using metal from an original DeLorean DMC-12 in the bezel of the watch.

The timepiece is driven by Romain Jerome’s in-house RJ-001CH 23-jewel automatic mechanical movement with 42-hour power reserve and chronograph function.

On the rear of the watch is a caseback plate that features an engraving of the DeLorean DMC-12 car with the gull wing doors open.

The strap is made of upholstery leather and features anthracite grey stitching similar to the interior of the DeLorean car.

Romain Jerome will produce just 81 pieces in the limited edition DeLorean DNA watch collection (as a testament to 1981, the year the car debuted). The watch will be priced at $15,900.