Girard Perregaux "Scuderia Ferrari" Rattrapante Foudroyante in Rose Gold

Scuderia Ferrari Rattrapante Foudroyante in Rose Gold

Dear all,

"Amanico" has posted a photo of this watch in white metal.

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I have owned this watch at one point in time.

It's a special piece and was introduced in 1999 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Scuderia Ferrari racing team, founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1927 (18 years before the car company Ferrari S.p.A was founded in 1947). Hence the logo "SF" on the dial.

It comes in yellow gold, white gold, platinum and my favorite - rose gold. All are limited. This rose gold version is limited to 150 pieces.

It houses the GP 8020 automatic caliber, with 45-hour power reserve, vibration of 28,800 vph.

This piece features the following complications:

1. Rattrapante (Split second).

2. Foudroyante. Once the chronograph is activated, the red hand on the left side spins continuously to measure 1/8 elasped second. It's a very "vivid" complication, and is quite cool to look at it in action.

The case measures a healthy size of 40mm not including the crown. The rose gold used has a rather strong red hue to it - certainly not causing any confusion as to whether it is yellow or rose gold. The domed back makes the watch quite comfortable to wear, with no flat or sharp edges.

The finishing on the case is nice, and is an interplay of polished bezel/lugs/pushers, with satin-finished sides. The faceted rose gold markers, the rose gold hands, and the red foudroyante hand provide plenty of interesting depth and colors to the dial.

To the best of my memory, the movement was quite reliable and I enjoyed wearing it for quite a long time.

Please enjoy the photos.

Yours truly,

Jon (Z3)

This message has been edited by Z3 on 2010-02-15 04:09:04 This message has been edited by Z3 on 2010-02-18 10:38:29

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Thanks for posting.......

By: TonyR : February 15th, 2010-05:00

I didn't know that you owned that watch before, I like it! Did GP make that model in a RG case with white dial? Tony

The white dial / rose gold version

By: Z3 : February 15th, 2010-06:07

? Good Morning Tony. funny that you brought it up! Yes I have owned the white dial version of the rose gold as well (and also a yellow gold version, still trying to find some the photos from my archive). Yep, I've owned all of those in the "hay days", you...

A shame they hide the mvmnt [nt]

By: doubleup : February 15th, 2010-11:35

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I agree. the movement is as beautifully finished as it is complex

By: Z3 : February 17th, 2010-02:16

I guess they really wanted to emphasize the Scuderia Ferrari commemoration, hence all the engravings on a solid back case. As much as I wanted to see the movement, I actually find the rounded back to be comfortable on the wrist, and an interesting design ...

Beautiful watches!

By: Davo : February 16th, 2010-03:20

Just beautiful. Thanks for the pics, Jon.

Thanks Davo. Glad you liked them

By: Z3 : February 17th, 2010-02:23

These are relatively rare models with attractive designs, and complicated and dynamic functions. These factors drove me to snatch up THREE pieces at one point. Some people might be put off by all that co-branding and commemoration (especially I find when ...

One of the very rare co branded GP / SF which tortured me a lot! ...

By: amanico : February 15th, 2010-10:00

What a Beauty! I loved it a lot in platinum, but the RG Black dial combo is awesome too. what a contrast! What an elegance! A winner, in my book. Best, and thanks for sharing. Nicolas

I share your passion...

By: WebCalm : February 15th, 2010-15:33

Hi Jon, I totally share your passion for the GP S.F. Foudy. I myself picked up a White Gold version a short while ago and simply adore it. Attached are some fairly lousy pictures, but you get the idea! I have a hand-made tan 'gator on order which i cant w...

This is a very nice piece. Thanks for sharing

By: Z3 : February 15th, 2010-17:23

By the way, I didn't think they made a Titanium version of the SF Foudry? Jon

TI Foudy...

By: WebCalm : February 16th, 2010-01:14

Hi Jon, There is indeed a Ti Foudroyante. Here's the one that got away!...

Sportier, but very nice, too...

By: amanico : February 16th, 2010-03:26

I recently saw exactly the same in titnaium ..And I missed the sale for a few hours... Too bad! Best, Nicolas

Wow. that's quite amazing!

By: Z3 : February 16th, 2010-07:38

Learning something new everyday! Guess with this version, the bracelet is much more affordable.=) Jon (Z3)

..its not possible to be dearer than the all-gold verison! :-) (NT) [nt]

By: WebCalm : February 16th, 2010-08:04

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Haha. I bet it weighs A TON as well. [nt]

By: Z3 : February 17th, 2010-02:17

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I love it a lot like this, WG / Black Dial.

By: amanico : February 16th, 2010-03:24

When I think that I almost forgot it... Thanks for these pics. Best, Nicolas

Thks for yr post, I was looking for the Foudroyante in Vintage 1945

By: happyguy1688 : February 17th, 2010-00:20

at good price for no luck

A "sporty" variation - yellow gold with luminous markers and hands

By: Z3 : February 17th, 2010-02:05

Here are pictures of the yellow Gold version. This particular edition is limited to 250 pieces. In contrast with the dials for the rose gold versions, notice the markers are painted, and the hands are of a different, more pronounced shape. (both the hands...

I always loved these watches and wish

By: Mostel : February 17th, 2010-09:43

GP would create more 'classic' yet muscly chronos again...

The Rose Gold version is most striking

By: gazoz : February 17th, 2010-12:33

out of all it has nice colours combining with the gold and hands

I was not impressed...

By: aaronm : February 17th, 2010-13:44

With the instance of this model that I've played with. Winding manually felt VERY stiff and rough, like I was tearing the movement apart inside. On the other hand, the Foudroyante hand is always fun to watch spin..... A

idle hands...

By: WebCalm : February 20th, 2010-16:17

Hi all, I had actually bought an original print ad of the SF from the early 2000's on the Bay. It was of 3x yellow gold models. I am no Photoshop wiz but did my best to spice it up and make a WG/YG/RG family I hope you like it! (I have a higher res versio...

and slightly better...

By: WebCalm : February 21st, 2010-08:13

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Haha! That's actually pretty amazing!

By: Z3 : February 22nd, 2010-14:23

Especially on the rose gold case! The rose gold (pink gold) for this GP piece is actually redder than other metals, and I think you definitely captured the spirit of it! Thanks! Jon

GP pictures

By: Le Monde Edmond : October 14th, 2011-12:47

Dear Sir, Thank you for posting the wonderful pictures of the GP Split seconds chronograph. I like your photoshop job, well done! Is there anyway you can send me these pictures high res to my PM on this account? I would appreciate that very much! Thank yo...

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