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Girard-Perregaux Scuderia Ferrari Split-Second Chronograph

Partially verified

This Girard-Perregaux reference 9020 is a self-winding, split-seconds chronograph produced as part of a limited edition of 250 pieces created to commemorate 70 years of Scuderia Ferrari (1929-1999). Housed in an 18K yellow gold, three-body case measuring 40 mm in diameter and 15 mm in thickness, the watch features a silver dial with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes. It incorporates a foudroyante function capable of measuring 1/8 seconds, along with a 30-minute register and an outer tachometer scale. The movement is the caliber GP E04C0, a rhodium-plated mechanism featuring 40 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a hack mechanism. The case back is secured by 7 screws and bears a Scuderia Ferrari dedication. The watch is accompanied by its original fitted box and exhibits a polished and brushed finish, protected by a domed sapphire crystal.

Front view of the Girard-Perregaux Scuderia Ferrari Foudroyante Ref. 9020 showing the dial, hands, and case.
Front view of the Girard-Perregaux Scuderia Ferrari Foudroyante Ref. 9020 showing the dial, hands, and case. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Split seconds chronograph
Maker / attribution
Girard-Perregaux
Reference
9020
Catalogue / lot identifier
89
Source-reported date
circa 2002
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
122/250

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 encased in an 18K yellow gold, three-body case with a combination of brushed and polished surfaces. It features concave lugs and a case back secured by seven screws, which is engraved with a Scuderia Ferrari dedication. The watch is topped with a domed sapphire crystal. A co-axial button is integrated into the winding crown to operate the split-seconds function.

The silver dial is accented with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes. It provides functionality through a 30-minute register, a subsidiary dial for flying seconds, an outer tachometer graduation, and a 1/5th seconds track that includes red Arabic markers at 5-second intervals. The time is displayed via luminous yellow gold feuille hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, solid, brushed and polished, concave lugs, case back with 7 screws, engraved with "Scuderia Ferrari" dedication”
  • “Silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, subsidiary dials for the flying seconds and 30-minute register”

Movement and Functionality

This timepiece is powered by the caliber GP E04C0, a self-winding movement featuring 40 jewels. The movement is finished with rhodium plating and fausses cotes decoration. Technically, it includes a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a shock absorber, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a hack mechanism.

The watch functions as a 1/8 seconds split-seconds foudroyante chronograph. The split-seconds function is controlled through the crown-mounted co-axial button, allowing for precise interval measurements within the context of the Scuderia Ferrari limited series.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. GP E04C0, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 40 jewels, straight-line lever escapement”
  • “1/8 seconds round-button split-seconds "foudroyante" chronograph”

Provenance and Condition

The watch is identified as number 122 of a 250-piece limited edition series that commenced production in 1999 to honor the 70th anniversary of Scuderia Ferrari. The lot is sold with the original fitted box.

The auction house assigned the watch an overall grade of AA. The case is described as being in very good condition with signs of slight oxidation and light scratching.

Evidence for this section
  • “This watch is part of a limited edition of 250 pieces which started in 1999, to commemorate the 70 years "Scuderia Ferrari”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer or supplier of the movement base utilized for the GP E04C0 caliber?
  • Does the current state of oxidation on the case indicate any specific storage environment history?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Girard-Perregaux Scuderia Ferrari Split-Second Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGirard-Perregaux“Girard-Perregaux”
Reference9020“Ref. 9020”
Limited Edition Number122/250“No. 122/250”
Case Material18K yellow gold“18K yellow gold wristwatch”
CaliberGP E04C0“Cal. GP E04C0”
Dimensions40 mm diameter, 15 mm thickness“DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 15 mm.”
Movement DecorationFausses cotes“fausses cotes decoration”

Visible details

  • Case features concave lugs
  • Winding crown includes a co-axial button for split-seconds activation
  • Case back is secured by seven screws
  • Subsidiary dials display flying seconds and a 30-minute register

Research qualifications

  • Condition report indicates slight oxidation on the case
  • The auction report advises that a movement overhaul is recommended

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

Consulted source

GIRARD-PERREGAUX SCUDERIA FERRARI SPLIT-SECOND CHRONO YELLOW GOLD Girard-Perregaux, "Scuderia Ferrari - Chronograph Rattrapante Foudroyante," No. 122/250, Ref. 9020. Made circa 2002. This watch is part of a limited edition of 250 pieces which started in 1999, to commemorate the 70 years "Scuderia Ferrari" (1929-1999). Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with 1/8 seconds round-button split-seconds "foudroyante" chronograph, registers, tachometer. Accompanied by the original fitted box.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record f8d3672e54

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