Ferrari Formula automatic chronograph

FERRARI FORMULA AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH

 

 

 

The stainless steel Ferrari Formula automatic chronograph was manufactured in two dial (Swiss made stamped) color variation,both with baton number markers plus day and date wheel indicator.
Some white dialed watches have developed a very nice creamy/ivoiry patina, some are remaining porcelain white.
It was possible to choose between a bracelet or a leather strap with deployant clasp.
Inside the Watch you will find the well known Swiss Valjoux 7750 (all mechanical parts for repair are still available today),
17 jewels, 28.800 bph caliber automatic chronograph movement, power reserve 46 hours.
Take a look at the movement picture : The metal finish is basic, no "turned engine", or "perlage" here.
Why? Because the movement is hidden behind a screwed caseback.

                                                    1987 FERRARI F40 CHRONOGRAPH

The Ferrari Formula F40 is an automatic, limited to 140 pieces edition, solid 18kt yellow gold,
display back chronograph.
It was commissioned by Enzo Ferrari to celebrate his factory 40th anniversary and only given as present to close friends, drivers, and collaborators.
Look closely from left to right to the 40mm assymetric case and you will see a stylised Scuderia
shield ("scudetto") and hex nut shape crown and pushers. Tachymeter scale shows speed from 60
to 500 km/h.
Inside the Watch is the well known Swiss Valjoux 7750 (all parts for repair are still available today), 17 jewels, 28.800 bph caliber automatic chronograph movement. The F40 has a power reserve of 46 hours.
The identification number (XXX/140) is engraved on the "engine turned" finish oscillating weight.
Movement is "engine turned" decorated too. You can see it trough the display back.

                                                 (Photo courtesy of collectorstudio.com)