The joints between the half-pipes have rubber seals to stop the contents leaking, and each half-pipe has a vertical pipe connected to it, to introduce or dispose of the fluid concerned.

ECONOMIST: Monitor

Does the non-stop flogging of scratch cards, duty-free goods, scorching coffee and rubber paninis initiate premature labour in exasperated mums-to-be?

ECONOMIST: Business travel

The Chronograph Racer also has an automotive-appropriate rubber strap and flyback function stopwatch ideal for recording pit-stop times.

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