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Girard-Perregaux Ferrari F1 Ref. 49800 Titanium Chronograph

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This Girard-Perregaux Ferrari F1 reference 49800 is an automatic chronograph wristwatch produced in collaboration with Ferrari. It features a 42 mm titanium case with a display caseback and is powered by the automatic calibre 3387, which contains 67 jewels. The watch has a black multi-layer dial with applied Arabic numerals and luminous indexes. It incorporates an outer world time chapter ring identifying various cities, an inner red 24-hour ring, and three subsidiary registers for 30-minute intervals, running seconds, and date information. The dial also features luminous hands, including an arrow-tipped GMT indicator. The timepiece is signed on the dial, case, and movement, and is secured to the wrist by a branded black rubber strap with a folding clasp. The entire assembly weighs approximately 105.25 grams, reflecting an automotive-inspired design aesthetic within a titanium construction.

Front view of the Girard-Perregaux Ferrari F1 Ref. 49800 wristwatch on a rubber strap.
Front view of the Girard-Perregaux Ferrari F1 Ref. 49800 wristwatch on a rubber strap. — Auction house “Adam's”, via Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Girard-Perregaux
Reference
49800
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Circa 2000s
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The watch is housed in a 42 mm titanium case that includes a display caseback, allowing a view of the internal mechanical components. The black multi-layer dial is punctuated by applied Arabic numerals and luminous indexes, which facilitate legibility. The dial features three subsidiary registers dedicated to tracking 30-minute intervals, running seconds, and date information.

A key feature of the design is the outer world time chapter ring, which lists various global cities, paired with an inner red 24-hour ring. The hands are luminous and include an arrow-tipped GMT indicator, supporting the technical complexity of the piece. The overall construction weighs approximately 105.25 grams.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in a 42 mm titanium case featuring a display caseback”
  • “The dial incorporates three subsidiary registers for tracking 30-minute intervals, running seconds, and date information”
  • “A distinctive feature is the outer world time chapter ring listing various cities, complemented by an inner red 24-hour ring”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is powered by the Girard-Perregaux automatic calibre 3387 movement. This movement is specified to contain 67 jewels. It enables a variety of complications, including chronograph capabilities, world time tracking, and GMT functionality.

The integration of these functions into the automatic movement reflects the collaboration with Ferrari. The movement is signed, alongside signatures on the dial and the case, confirming the identification of the watch within the Girard-Perregaux and Ferrari collaborative series.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch is powered by the Girard-Perregaux automatic calibre 3387, which contains 67 jewels”
  • “With its technical complexity, including world time functionality and chronograph capabilities”
  • “The timepiece is signed on the dial, case, and movement”

Mounting and Presentation

The watch is presented on a black rubber strap which bears the manufacturer's branding. This strap is fitted with a Girard-Perregaux folding clasp, which provides security and ease of wear for the titanium case.

The watch is documented as having been produced in collaboration with Ferrari, and the design aesthetic is noted for its automotive inspiration. The complete assembly conforms to the specifications of the 2000s era Girard-Perregaux reference 49800.

Evidence for this section
  • “mounted on a branded black rubber strap equipped with a Girard-Perregaux folding clasp”
  • “reflecting automotive-inspired design aesthetic in a durable titanium construction”
  • “this watch represents a significant collaborative model from the 2000s”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date range for the Girard-Perregaux Ferrari F1 Ref. 49800 beyond the general 2000s estimate?
  • Are there variations of the Ref. 49800 dial configuration among the F1 collaborative series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Girard-Perregaux Ferrari F1 Ref. 49800 Titanium Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGirard-Perregaux“Girard-Perregaux”
ModelFerrari F1“Ferrari F1”
Reference number49800“Ref. 49800”
Case materialTitanium“titanium case”
Movement calibre3387“Girard-Perregaux automatic calibre 3387”
Jewel count67“67 jewels”
Case diameter42 mm“42 mm titanium case”
Total weight105.25 grams“weighing approximately 105.25 grams”

Visible details

  • Black multi-layer dial with red 24-hour ring
  • World time chapter ring featuring city names
  • Three subsidiary dials for chronograph and date functions
  • Branded black rubber strap with folding clasp

Research qualifications

  • Specific production date is listed only as circa 2000s
  • The listing notes the watch is signed but does not provide a specific serial number

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Girard-Perregaux Ferrari F1 Ref. 49800 titanium world time chronograph wristwatch

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 6bf385a32a

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