Bidspirit auction | Girard-Perregaux Limited Edition Prototype 'Pre-Series'

Girard-Perregaux Limited Edition Prototype 'Pre-Series' Run, Rare Aluminium Case Cast From Michael S - C.1999AA highly appealing and exceedingly rare example from the celebrated collaboration between Girard-Perregaux and Ferrari, this self-winding, water-resistant chronograph, Reference 4955, is particularly notable for its lightweight aluminium case and unique carbon fibre dial. Bearing the 'F1 047' designation?a tribute to the Ferrari F1 engine used during the legendary Michael Schumacher era?this model is considered by collectors to be a pre-series or 'prototype' watch. Produced in very limited numbers, rumoured to be only between 100 and 200 examples, this reference is uniquely distinguished by its case material; it is believed among collectors that the aluminium for this specific model was cast from the engine block of one of Michael Schumacher?s race-winning cars. The 40mm case features a tachymeter scale, date aperture, and three registers, perfectly blending high watchmaking savoir-faire with the thrilling world of motorsport engineering and design.AluminiumSize: 40mm x 50mm;Private London CollectorThis item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.