99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 540
Girard-Perregaux "Ferrari Chronographe à Rattrapante", Case No. 183, Ref. 9015, Cal. 8290, 38 mm, circa 1994
A heavy, automatic wristwatch with split seconds chronograph, limited edition no. 183 of 499 examples. With Ferrari red original box with embossed "Cavallino Rampante" logo
Case: 18k gold, screwed on back, 18k gold buckle. Dial: silvered.
The lot is a wonderful example of one of the motorsports watches Ferrari’s official partner Gerard-Perregaux produced in limited editions. The idea of the "Ferarri watch" has its own role within the history of watchmaking. It came to pass in the 1950s, when the legendary Enzo Ferrari ordered six custom-made watches per year to give to his friends and the racing drivers, who won races such as the Italian Mille Miglia for Ferrari. Ferrari continued the production of these customised timepieces into the 1970s, when they began collaborating with Girard-Perregaux. This watch is a perfect example of the subtle sportive appeal and the classic elegance so typical for Girard-Perregaux and the silvered dial is a splendid background for the "Cavallino Rampante" presented in a sophisticated blue colour.
A heavy, automatic wristwatch with split seconds chronograph, limited edition no. 183 of 499 examples. With Ferrari red original box with embossed "Cavallino Rampante" logo
Case: 18k gold, screwed on back, 18k gold buckle. Dial: silvered.
The lot is a wonderful example of one of the motorsports watches Ferrari’s official partner Gerard-Perregaux produced in limited editions. The idea of the "Ferarri watch" has its own role within the history of watchmaking. It came to pass in the 1950s, when the legendary Enzo Ferrari ordered six custom-made watches per year to give to his friends and the racing drivers, who won races such as the Italian Mille Miglia for Ferrari. Ferrari continued the production of these customised timepieces into the 1970s, when they began collaborating with Girard-Perregaux. This watch is a perfect example of the subtle sportive appeal and the classic elegance so typical for Girard-Perregaux and the silvered dial is a splendid background for the "Cavallino Rampante" presented in a sophisticated blue colour.
Sold
estimated
7.500—10.000 €
Price realized
10.900 €