Girard-Perregaux Scuderia Ferrari Chronograph Rattrapante Foudroyante
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2002
Maker / issuer
Girard-PerregauxThis Girard-Perregaux 'Scuderia Ferrari - Chronograph Rattrapante Foudroyante' is an 18K yellow gold wristwatch produced in 2002 as part of a limited edition of 250 pieces, originally launched in 1999 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Scuderia Ferrari.
The watch measures 40 mm in diameter and 15 mm in thickness. It features a three-body gold case with a brushed and polished finish, concave lugs, and a case back secured by 7 screws, engraved with a Ferrari dedication. The watch is powered by the self-winding Caliber GP E04C0, a 40-jewel movement with a split-seconds 'foudroyante' function activated via a coaxial button in the crown. The silver dial displays applied Arabic numerals, dart indexes, subsidiary registers for flying seconds and 30-minute timing, and an outer tachometer.
The watch is accompanied by its original fitted box and certificate.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Split seconds chronograph
- Dimensions
- 40 mm x 15 mm
- Jewel Count
- 40 jewels
- Manufacturer
- Girard-Perregaux
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Limited Edition
- 138/250
- Production Year
- 2002
- Movement Caliber
- GP E04C0
- Reference Number
- 9020
- Maker / attribution
- Girard-Perregaux
Design
- Visible features
- • Coaxial push-piece integrated into the winding crown for the split-seconds function • Applied gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes on a silver-toned dial • Case back secured by seven visible screws • Flying seconds 'foudroyante' indicator positioned at the 9 o'clock register
- Dial and Indications
- The silver dial is arranged with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, offering a contrast against the metallic surface. The layout includes two subsidiary registers: one dedicated to the 30-minute timing function and another for the flying seconds (foudroyante) feature. Luminous feuille hands are used for hour and minute indications. Peripheral scales on the dial include an outer tachometer graduation and an outermost 1/5th seconds track, which features red-printed Arabic numerals at five-second intervals. These design elements facilitate the timekeeping and racing-related measurements intended by the chronograph functions.
- Case and External Design
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold, three-body case characterized by a combination of brushed and polished surfaces. It features distinct concave lugs that meet the leather strap. The case construction includes a domed sapphire crystal protecting the dial and a case back fixed by seven screws, which bears a special engraving dedicated to Scuderia Ferrari. The timepiece incorporates a complex pusher arrangement for its chronograph functions. In addition to the standard round-button pushers on the side of the case, the winding crown includes a co-axial button specifically designed to operate the split-seconds function.
- Movement and Technical Features
- The watch is driven by the self-winding Caliber GP E04C0. The movement is finished with rhodium plating and features fausses cotes decoration visible upon inspection. It is constructed with 40 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a shock absorber system. The mechanism includes a self-compensating flat balance spring and a hack feature. The movement functions include a 1/8 seconds 'foudroyante' chronograph. This high-frequency timing capability is tied to the split-seconds mechanism, which is controlled via the coaxial crown button.
Identification
- Reference
- 9020
- Serial number
- 138/250
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source notes an 'Overhaul recommended' for the movement despite the 'As new' grading
- Research required: The exact material composition of the dial is not explicitly identified beyond 'Silver'