"Villoresi" Five-Beat Sweep-Seconds Chronograph
- Category
- Chronograph
- Case
- Steel
- Movement
- Manual-winding mechanical Power reserve: 48 h, 18000 vph
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph Five-Beat Sweep-Seconds Chronograph
- Size
- ø 40.5 mm
- Thickness
- 11.8 mm
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Reference
- Villoresi Chronograph, Unique Piece Series
- Price
- 38,000 CHF
Description
The Villoresi Five-Beat Sweep-Seconds Chronograph
The Villoresi Chronograph is a highly refined interpretation of the original Lowenthal chronograph gifted by Enzo Ferrari to Mille Miglia and Siracusa Grand Prix Winner Luigi “Gigi” Villoresi in 1951.
Faithful to the historic timepiece, its movement and dial architecture have been carefully re-engineered and elevated through contemporary Haute Horlogerie craftsmanship. Produced in an edition of only 48 pieces in various colors, each watch is individually re-mastered and finished by hand.
To complement the caliber’s historic character, Lowenthal developed a proprietary dial-aging process using period-correct materials and techniques. Each dial undergoes a controlled maturation cycle before being permanently stabilized, resulting in a unique patina and an irreproducible expression of time.
Dial & Hands
Domed dial in Palladio Verde crafted, using period-correct manufacturing processes. Each dial is individually aged through a controlled patina process and subsequently stabilized to preserve its distinctive character.
Steel hands are thermally treated at carefully controlled temperatures, producing a range of natural oxide colors unique to each watch.
Movement, Caliber 2518
Exceptionally rare hand-wound artisanal chronograph movement. Hand-beveled bridges, 5N rose-gold gilded bridges
"Chiaroscuro" contrast finishing, Black-polished screws, Frosted grained surfaces, Lowenthal fine adjustment system, Individually numbered movement
Supplied by the brand to the GPHG for its entry.