SOLD – Girard Perregaux Ferrari Chronograph F300 Ref. 8020.

For sale, This Girard Perregaux Ferrari F300 chronograph Ref. 8020 from 2002.  This beautiful watch is the result of the defunct collaboration between the Italian automotive maker and the Swiss manufacture between 1993 and 2004. The simplicity of this watch captures the long gone essence of Ferrari timepieces making it stand out from any Ferrari collaboration watch. A perfect pick for the gentleman who seeks quality and fine design. The present watch is in excellent original condition, in perfect working order, accurate and reliable. It has been acquired directly from its first owner and comes with the original invoice and service papers by Bucherer Switzerland. Please read the condition report carefully and refer to the high resolution pictures to help you assess the overall condition of the watch.

MODEL/REFERENCE: Girard Perregaux Ferrari Chronograph Ref. 8020, serial no. 8511 DIAL+HANDS: The copacetic white dial is enriched with 3 chronograph subsidiary dials at 3, 9 and 6 o’clock for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour totalizers respectively. Despite its seemingly busy layout, the dial is very well balanced and well proportioned. From the date display between 4 and 5 o’clock to the applied silver Arabic hour markers and imprinted minutes track it is very legible at a glance. The choice of color is a success with contrasting black and red sharp imprints over the white background, this combination is graciously executed. The non-luminous silver dauphine hands along with the blued chronograph hands are all original and in perfectly preserved condition. CRYSTAL:  The watch is equipped with a scratch-proof sapphire crystal. MOVEMENT: This wonderful piece is powered by the automatic calibre GP2280 based off of the ETA 2892A2 with a Dubois-Depraz 2021 chronograph module. The movement is rhodium-plated, with ‘fausses cotes’ embellishment. It’s constructed with 57 jewels, a shock absorber device, and a straight-line lever escapement. It includes a monometallic balance, a self-compensating flat balance spring, a hacking seconds feature for precision time setting, and a micrometer regulator. It has been serviced and ticks flawlessly operating as intended: sets, winds, auto-winds, quick set date, and the chronograph starts –stops and -resets crisply. CASE: The stainless steel three-body case measures 37.5 mm in diameter, 45 mm lug to lug and a with a thickness of 13 mm, the watch wears comfortably without compromising its wrist presence. The case is cleverly ergonomic thanks to its downturned lugs. The bezel is angled with no major flaws and retains its original finish. The case has been very well taken care of in the past and is still strong keeping its beautifully executed matte sandblasted and polished finish and displaying just a few light hairline scratches throughout. CASEBACK:  The solid stainless steel caseback is tightly secured to the case with 7 screws, The engraving is sharp and well preserved reading “Manufactured especially for Ferrari – Girard Perregaux,” the Ferrari horse logo, the serial number is 8445, and reference number are well defined over a mirror finish. CROWN + PUSHERS: The screw down crown is signed with a sandblasted Ferrari horse logo. The crown is flanked by two round, inverted chronograph pushers. They all operate flawlessly as intended. BRACELET: The watch comes equipped with its original GP alligator strap in very good condition with a signed GP stainless steel pin buckle. ACCESSORIES: Always a nice sight to see this pristine watch accompanied with its original paperwork. The Bucherer invoice dates back to April 2002, followed by later service invoices. The GP service pouch and cushion are present and in good condition. A nice extra! Even if the watch displays Ferrari’s DNA across different areas, the end result is a flawless and very well executed timepiece. The crown, dial, pin buckle and case back feature the masterfully done ‘Cavallino Rampante’. This low-key watch might not seem like much from afar, but calls out for the roar of the Ferrari engines when it’s closely inspected from the wrist. If you are a true ‘Scuderia Ferrari’ fan, finding one of these watches is definitely a must! WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide a 6 months guarantee for the correct function of this vintage timepiece.  All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and conditions.