Ascari Portofino Black Shadow front view, black dial with rose gold accents on an orange strap
Ascari Portofino Black Shadow angled view, black case and orange strap
Ascari Portofino Black Shadow caseback with orange silicone strap
Side profile of the Ascari Portofino Black Shadow

Ascari Portofino Black Shadow Tiger Rubber

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About

About

The Ascari 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.”

Celebrating the anniversary of Alberto Ascari's first-ever victory at Monza, we have designed a timepiece that encapsulates Ascari’s precise and accurate driving style.

SPECIFICATIONS
Ascari Portofino Black Shadow Tiger Rubber

Specifications

Case Material
Stainless Steel 316
Strap Material
Silicone Strap
Movement
Seiko VK64
Water Resistance
100M (10ATM)
Case Diameter
42mm
Case Thickness
13.4mm
Hands
5 hands
Glass
Sapphire Coated

Details You Will Love

Ascari Portofino Black Shadow Tiger Rubber – MECAQUARTZ VK CALIBER
MECAQUARTZ VK CALIBER
The movement is a hybrid of a quartz and mechanical. The chronograph functions exactly as a mechanical would, including snapping back to zero upon the reset and sweeping smoothly rather than ticking, but without the immense hassle of winding and dealing with power reserve.
Ascari Portofino Black Shadow Tiger Rubber – POLISHING & TEXTURES
POLISHING & TEXTURES
No detail left unnoticed, every curve, edge and surface has a defined finishing - brush, matte or shiny polished to ensure the best reflection effect under any light conditions.
Ascari Portofino Black Shadow Tiger Rubber – ICONIC CASEBACK ARTWORK
ICONIC CASEBACK ARTWORK
The Alberto Ascari’s racing legacy defining Lancia D50 can be found on the back of the caseback, the shape of the caseback has been 3D modeled to capture even smallest detail down to the paint of the number on the body of the race car.

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