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Girard-Perregaux Ferrari Ref. 8020 Chronograph

Partially verified

This Girard-Perregaux wristwatch, reference 8020, was produced specifically for the Ferrari partnership during the late 1990s. The watch features a stainless steel, three-body case measuring 38 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. Its design incorporates a polished and brushed finish, an inclined bezel, and rounded lugs, secured by a case back fastened with seven screws that bears the Ferrari logo. The dial is finished in midnight blue with luminous Arabic numerals and matching luminous baton-style hands. Below the 12 o'clock position, the Ferrari logo is displayed. Functionally, the piece is a self-winding chronograph with registers for 30 minutes and 12 hours, alongside a date aperture positioned between 4 and 5 o'clock. The watch is powered by the rhodium-plated caliber 2280, containing 57 jewels. It is fitted with a stainless steel Girard-Perregaux Ferrari buckle.

Front view of the Girard-Perregaux Ferrari Ref. 8020 stainless steel chronograph.
Front view of the Girard-Perregaux Ferrari Ref. 8020 stainless steel chronograph. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Girard-Perregaux
Reference
8020
Catalogue / lot identifier
67
Source-reported date
late 1990's
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
606

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 features a stainless steel, three-body construction with both polished and brushed surfaces. The case is equipped with an inclined bezel and rounded lugs. It measures 38 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness, protected by a sapphire crystal. The case back is secured by seven screws and is engraved with the Ferrari logo.

The dial is colored in midnight blue and features luminous Arabic numerals. A date aperture is located between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions. The Ferrari logo is prominently displayed under the 12 o'clock marker. Time is indicated by white luminous baton hands, complemented by outer minute divisions and three subsidiary registers for seconds, 30 minutes, and 12 hours.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, polished and brushed, case back with 7 screws and engraved with the Ferrari logo, inclined bezel, rounded lugs, sapphire crystal.”
  • “Midnight blue with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, the Ferrari logo under the 12, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for the date between 4 and 5.”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is powered by the Girard-Perregaux Caliber 2280. This self-winding movement is rhodium-plated and contains 57 jewels. Technical specifications include a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a shock-absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The movement, dial, and case are signed by the maker.

The watch is defined as a water-resistant chronograph, featuring round-button pushers to operate the timing functions and registers.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. 2280, rhodium-plated, 57 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring.”
  • “Repair required, at buyer's expense”

Condition and Attribution

The auction house reports the overall grade of the watch as 'AA' or 'Very good'. Specifically, the case is described as being in good condition with minor scratches, while the dial is rated as '2-01' or 'Very good'. The hands are verified as original to the timepiece.

The watch is attributed to the late 1990s and was specifically produced for Ferrari. The package includes a stainless steel Girard-Perregaux Ferrari buckle. This object was offered in a lot sold without a reserve price.

Evidence for this section
  • “Especially produced for Ferrari in the late 1990's.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific date of manufacture for case number 606?
  • What is the nature of the repair required for the Caliber 2280 movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Girard-Perregaux Ferrari Ref. 8020 Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGirard-Perregaux“Girard-Perregaux”
Reference number8020“Ref. 8020”
Case number606“case No. 606”
MovementCaliber 2280“Cal. 2280”
Jewel count57“57 jewels”
Case dimensions38 mm diameter, 13 mm thickness“Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.”
Ferrari partnershipProduced for Ferrari“Especially produced for Ferrari in the late 1990's.”

Visible details

  • Midnight blue dial with luminous numerals and hands
  • Ferrari prancing horse logo located below the 12 o'clock index
  • Date window visible at the 4-5 o'clock position
  • Round chronograph pushers situated on the right side of the case

Research qualifications

  • The movement is noted by the auction description to require repair
  • The exact production year within the late 1990s is not specified beyond the decade

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

Consulted source

Girard-Perregaux Ferrari Girard-Perregaux Ref. 8020, "Ferrari", case No. 606, Ref. 8020. Especially produced for Ferrari in the late 1990's. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and a stainless steel Girard-Perregaux Ferrari buckle. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record b218278bbf

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