Ascari Grand Prix GP 1951 front view, blue dial with gold subdials on a two-tone bracelet
Ascari Grand Prix GP 1951 angled view, steel and gold bracelet
Ascari Grand Prix GP 1951 caseback with race car engraving

Ascari Grand Prix GP 1951

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About Ascari Grand Prix

About Ascari Grand Prix

The Ascari Grand Prix chronograph collection is an homage to the legendary racer, Alberto Ascari, who was Ferrari's sole Italian champion at the GP World Championship. Enzo Ferrari described Alberto Ascari as being 'virtually impossible to overtake' when leading.

In the inaugural World Championship campaign, Ascari gave Ferrari its first World Championship podium with second place in the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix. After a dominant victory at the 1952 Belgian Grand Prix – a race where he finished two minutes ahead of the field – Alberto Ascari won the remaining five races on his way to the 1952 World Championship.

Ascari’s dominance of the sport didn’t end there though, as the Italian won the first three races of the 1953 season, making it an incredible nine wins in a row. Ascari’s record is one no one thought could be replicated in the highly competitive world of modern Formula One. Only in 2013 did Sebastian Vettel achieve nine successive wins in a row.

“You can’t really compare it,” said Vettel. “In the fifties the races were much longer and there were a lot of things that were breaking down. I think his record still stands out a lot.”

At the end of the 1953 season, Ascari, who became the first multiple World Champion, was the driver with the most wins in the history of the sport. With these feats Ascari established records for the highest percentage of wins in a season and for the most consecutive wins from races started. Put another way, in 1952 and 1953 Ascari won every Championship GP he started except for France and Italy in 1953 - he won 9 races out of 9 that he entered in succession.

SPECIFICATIONS
Ascari Grand Prix GP 1951

Specifications

Case Material
Stainless Steel
Strap Material
Metal Link
Movement
Seiko VK64
Glass
Sapphire Coated Mineral Glass
Water Resistance
100M (10ATM)
Case Diameter
42mm
Case Thickness
12.9mm
Pusher at 2 o’clock
Start/Stop The Chronograph
Pusher at 4 o’clock
Reset
Shipping And Returns

Shipping And Returns

2 Year International Warranty

2 Year International Warranty

Your watch will be protected by our 2 year international warranty.

In the rare event you encounter a problem, you can return your watch to us for repair or replacement no matter where you are in the world any time within 2 years of your purchase.

details you will love

Ascari Grand Prix GP 1951 – INSPIRED BY RACING ICON
INSPIRED BY RACING ICON
Inspired by one of Italy’s best-loved sportsmen.
Ascari Grand Prix GP 1951 – CLEAR VISION
CLEAR VISION
All conditions visibility with luminous hands and white dials.
Ascari Grand Prix GP 1951 – ICONIC ARTWORK
ICONIC ARTWORK
Stunning caseback artwork featuring Alberto Ascari’s legendary vehicle.
Ascari Grand Prix GP 1951 – TECHNICAL MASTERY
TECHNICAL MASTERY
A tachymeter scale inscribed around the rim of the timepiece.

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