Girard Perregaux

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

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

　

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 know when that was...

The dial is white but has a faint cream color to it - goes very well with the rose gold case.

　

　

Yours truly,

Jon (Z3)

This message has been edited by Z3 on 2010-02-15 06:13:18

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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 element. If it's replaced by a flat crystal, it would lose that uniqueness

Jon

Just beautiful. Thanks for the pics, Jon.

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 the commemoration is of only for a year (such as the 50th, 60th, 70th anniversary, instead of a truly historical event).

Sometimes I feel that if GP just made a limited edition run of these models, WITHOUT the co-branding, they would be much more sought after.

Jon (Z3)

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

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 wait to put on it. For now i am using a fairly basic calf strap.

I contacted GP about purchasing a WG bracelet, but as I am not willing to sell my car, my house and my first born child I have decided to go-without for now!

I also missed out on a Ti version on bracelet! will be keeping my eyes peeled for one in the future.

..and to think of all the hype about SS Daytona's!

I really love you RG version - stunning. Continue to wear it well!

Thanks
Alan.

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

Jon

Hi Jon,

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

I recently saw exactly the same in titnaium ..And I missed the sale for a few hours...

Too bad!

Best,

Nicolas

Learning something new everyday!

Guess with this version, the bracelet is much more affordable.=)

Jon (Z3)

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When I think that I almost forgot it...



Thanks for these pics.

Best,

Nicolas

at good price for no luck

 

 

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/markers are luminous).

 

This configuration gives the watch a more sporty and more lively look. Some might love it for its legibility, while others might prefer the classic applied gold-markers and the elegantly styled leaflet hands (just like how some people might feel about the Lange 1 "Luminous").

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yours truly,

Jon (Z3)

This message has been edited by Z3 on 2010-02-17 02:10:29

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

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

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

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 version if anyone wants it)

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

Dear Sir,

Hello Sir,

What a great looking watch! One of the nicest GP watches ever.