James Lee Hardman has earned widespread notoriety as a visionary designer and entrepreneur in the worlds of luxury timepieces and hypercars.

Known for his uncompromising attention to detail and boundary-pushing aesthetics, Hardman first rose to prominence as the founder of Gudalii, a high-end watch brand celebrated for its ultra-rare mechanical masterpieces.

His success in the horology world led him to launch Fontá Motors, where he applied the same design philosophy to the development of the Fontá X01 — a hypercar that fuses Italian engineering with bold, avant-garde styling.

Revered for his ability to turn imagination into tangible luxury, Hardman has become a cult figure among collectors, investors, and design enthusiasts alike.