The history of this Girard-Perregaux Ferrari F300
In the mid-90s, the House of Girard-Perregaux sealed a historic partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. This union gave birth to a collection designed for enthusiasts of fine mechanics. The Girard-Perregaux Ferrari F300 chronograph, reference 8020, celebrates a legendary single-seater raced in the 1998 Formula 1 season. Driven by Michael Schumacher, the F300 marked the return of the Italian team to the pinnacle of competition with 6 decisive victories. This timepiece captures the essence of that pivotal era in motorsport. The in-depth collaboration between the 2 entities gives rise to timepieces where Swiss technical rigour meets racy Italian design.
Case, calibre and strap of this Ferrari F300
The round 38 mm stainless steel case offers perfect balance on the wrist. Its lines alternate skilfully between polished-finish lugs and finely brushed sides. The black lacquered dial features luminescent Arabic numerals and 3 azure sub-counters dedicated to the chronograph functions. The bright red F300 inscription contrasts with the rest of the dial while visually balancing the date window positioned at 4 o'clock. The watch is powered by the GP 2280 calibre automatic movement. This complex modular mechanism houses 57 jewels and beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. It guarantees a power reserve of 42 hours and ensures accurate measurement of short times. The whole is protected by a flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and is pressure-resistant to 5 atmospheres. The integrated bracelet in solid stainless steel with its concealed double folding clasp extends the fluidity of the lines.
Why this Girard-Perregaux watch
Finding an F300 configuration on the second-hand market represents a great opportunity for discerning enthusiasts. This specific iteration stands out clearly from the standard references thanks to its distinctive red marking. Its contained 38 mm diameter is perfectly in tune with current trends in favour of comfort and restraint. This chronograph offers an excellent balance between the pleasure of a useful complication and the passion of motor racing. It makes it possible to acquire a timepiece signed by a prestigious manufacture while owning a fragment of the history of Scuderia Ferrari.
Delivered contents and condition
This timepiece is accompanied by its original case and instruction manual. Its condition reflects its history with some regular wear marks and visible micro-scratches on the steel. This state of use respects the integrity of the timepiece, while allowing it to be worn easily on a daily basis. Polishing can still be carried out by our workshops on request to restore its original lustre.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the absolute authenticity of this piece. It is covered by a 24-month guarantee and we accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. As the leading second-hand retailer in Switzerland and with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for an on-site fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Good condition - Watch already worn. Some signs of wear (micro scratches, wear marks...). Fully functional and tested by our partner watchmakers.
