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6th Historic Monaco Grand Prix, 10-11 May 2008

 

"Gentlemen please start your engines"… With these words the 6th Monaco Historic Grand Prix officially started on May 10th under sunny skies. An important event in the field of classic and vintage motor sports, it is constantly gaining greater renown and prestige. For the fourth time running Chopard served as the official timekeeper at this two day, top-class circuit car race which attracted over 30'000 spectators and journalists from all over the world. In tribute to the race Chopard created a new exclusive chronograph that completes the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique collection. Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard, had the great honour of presenting as a gift the series’ model number one to his highness Prince Albert II. 



Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele.



The Chopard GP de Monaco Historique watch 2008, Ref 168992-3012.
Case diameter 42.5mm.
With bracelet - Ref 158992-3003.

For specification, please click here .


Nice side-view....check out  the reverse cyclop & the signed steering crown.



Case-back view with logo of the “Automobile Club de Monaco” and the letters GPMH.



18-carat rose gold with a crocodile strap, a luxurious version limited to only 500 watches. Ref 161275-5001





Chopard and the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique - a passionate relationship


Since 2002, Chopard has been a partner of Monaco’s fabulous Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, where every two years, racing cars from the most sought-after collections go head-to-head on the Principality’s winding roads. This involvement is another sign of Chopard’s relationship with the world of classic cars and its profound respect for sporting excellence driven by passion and precision. The race, held two weeks before the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, will take place on the same legendary route, the 3.3 kilometre-long Monaco circuit, which has barely changed since its establishment on April 14th 1929. The Grand Prix de Monaco historique offers a retrospective of the Golden Age of Monaco car races. Over 200 drivers from 19 countries took part, driving exceptional “voiturettes” and Grand Prix cars dating from 1947 to 1978, in one of the seven series selected by the organisation. This race is undoubtedly the most popular circuit race for vintage cars.

In addition to his responsibilities as head of the 6th Monaco Historic Grand Prix, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s close friend Jacky Ickx presented to the public for the first time a genuine replica of the unique single seater racing car the “Auto Union C-type” built in 1936.

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele in Auto Union C-type

The Casino in Monte Carlo

Vintage sports cars in action...

Real Cool !   Like Darth Vader.... a fireman onl standby.

Cool shot.... nice reflection.

Auto Union C-type

Auto Union C-type engine

Jacky Ickx in Auto Union C-type

Chopard Lounge

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele...hmm..looked like a ChronoOne on his wrist. High beat prototype?

The legendary Stirling Moss.


To see previous editions of GPMH watches please click the link below:
chopard.watchprosite.com



Kong





This message has been edited by Kong on 2008-05-16 10:31:30