Audemars Piguet

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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1951
Case Size: 33mm
Case Material: Yellow gold
Dial Color: Champagne
Bracelet/Strap: -
Movement Type: Manual
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

AUDEMARS PIGUET, GIFTED TO LUIGI 'GIGI' VILLORESI BY ENZO FERRARI, YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH

CIRCA: 1951 MOVEMENT NO: 50'890 CASE NO: 50'890 CASE MATERIAL: Yellow gold CASE DIAMETER: 33 mm. DIAL: Champagne MOVEMENT: Manual BUCKLE: Generic gold tone buckle BOX: No PAPERS: No REMARK: Gifted to Luigi 'Gigi' Villoresi by Enzo Ferrari upon his victory in the 1952 Daily Mail Trophy raceThe present lot was gifted to Luigi 'Gigi' Villoresi by Enzo Ferrari for his victory in the 2nd Daily Mail Trophy, a non-championship race held for Formula One and Formula Two cars at the Boreham Circuit on 2 August 1952. Villoresi won in a Ferrari 375. This race also saw Villoresi win the fastest lap at 1:59.8. The present lot is one of a trio of watches in our auction that represents the strong and positive relationship between Enzo Ferrari and his driver, Luigi Villoresi. For more information about Luigi Villoresi, please see lots 332 and 339.

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