Details
CIRCA: 1951
CASE NO: 181; 400'000
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 38.5 mm.
DIAL: Silvered
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Monopusher chronograph with 'catch-up' mechanism
BOX: No
PAPERS: No
REMARK: Gifted to Luigi 'Gigi' Villoresi by Enzo Ferrari upon his victory in the 1951 Syracuse Grand Prix
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Lot Essay

Enzo Ferrari personally gifted this watch to Luigi 'Gigi' Villoresi upon his victory in the 1951 Syracuse Grand Prix, the first ever Formula One race held in Syracuse, Sicily on 11 March 1951. This race was one of an incredible number of victories for Scuderia Ferrari and Villoresi, including the sensational win in the Mille Milgia, Pau Grand Prix, the Genoa Grand Prix, the Marseille Grand Prix, and the Senigallia Grand Prix.

The present lot is one of a trio of watches in our auction that represents the strong relationship between Enzo Ferrari and Luigi Villoresi, a respected and famed driver known for his long, consistent performance and ability to adapt in various racing conditions.

For more information on Luigi 'Gigi' Villoresi, please see lots 332 and 338.

Lowenthal
Lowenthal was a subsidiary of Bovet Fleurier and largely manufactured large chronograph wristwatches from the 1940s.

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