"prplhaze" (prplhaze)
08/30/2015 at 17:05 • Filed to: Ford GT40, Gulf, Racing, LeMans, Wristwatch, Christopher Ward, History
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"prplhaze" (prplhaze)
08/30/2015 at 17:05 • Filed to: Ford GT40, Gulf, Racing, LeMans, Wristwatch, Christopher Ward, History | 7
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I am passionate about 2 things. Cars and wristwatches. There have been many watches in the last few years that give us the look and feel of automotive racing but few are able to offer what the new Christopher Ward C9 GT40 wristwatch can.
First off it is just a very pretty watch to look at.
The black dial gives you the look of a vintage tachometer and at the 6 o’clock position is a beautiful power reserve indicator made to look like fuel gauge. The look is streamlined and very stunning.
The party piece on this watch is attached to the ETA movement located under a sapphire crystal in the back.
The laser cut wheel that you see on the back of the watch is actually made of a piece of the historic back to back winning LeMans Ford GT40 Chassis number P-1079 that recently sold in excess of $11 million.
The metal came from one of the wheel nuts on the car that were replaced during a restoration. This is a very special piece from a very special car.
They are limiting production of the watch to 40 units and it may just be the cheapest way you can own a part of a historic LeMans GT40 yourself.
If you want to know more check out their site:
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/watches/sport/…
I don’t work for them honest, I do own one of their watches already and they are one of my new favourite makers out there. I just thought it would be something that Jalops would love.
Trunk Impaired 318
> prplhaze
08/30/2015 at 17:10 |
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Very awesome but CP nonetheless for us mortals
Party-vi
> prplhaze
08/30/2015 at 17:20 |
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Seems like a lot of money for a watch that uses the same movement I can find in a $500 Invicta. Pretty, though.
$kaycog
> prplhaze
08/30/2015 at 17:24 |
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Holy cow! So impressive! That is really something, but way out of my price range.
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> prplhaze
08/30/2015 at 17:38 |
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Beautiful watch. Expensive, but honestly less than I expected considering the historic tie to the GT40.
boxrocket
> prplhaze
08/30/2015 at 17:48 |
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If it were painted in the Gulf Oil livery, and the band were metal instead of leather (or perforated to resemble the seats, mmmmm) I'd buy it for at least $1. Maybe many more.
desertdog5051
> prplhaze
08/30/2015 at 17:58 |
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Never have been able to understand watch people. Just me, I’m sure. (sorry, prplhaze)
When I first started investing, my adviser told me “...forget the $4000+ watches and buy a $100 watch. Put the money in investments ‘cause nobody really cares what you have on your wrist”.
Frank Grimes
> Party-vi
08/30/2015 at 18:20 |
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you are a wise man.
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Frank Grimes
> prplhaze
08/30/2015 at 18:21 |
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stupid expensive watches I am gonna start my own watch company made in usa and beat the euro watches at their own game.