LIMITED EDITION Shelby GT40 Le Mans Diamond Tribute Watch- Gulf Blue & Red
Celebrate the moment when Shelby American and Ford knocked Ferrari off the podium at Le Mans with this limited-edition timepiece by celebrity watchmaker Steve Soffa. The Ford GT40's 1-2-3 finish changed motorsports forever and signaled a new era for American automakers.
The precision workings are underneath a custom face wearing the same colors as the Ford GT40 driven by Shelby American's #1 driver, Ken Miles. Only 66 of these tribute watches will be handcrafted, each with a serial number. Each dial is adorned with diamonds and carries the Carroll Shelby Signature and specially designed with Shelby as the background. This is the perfect salute to a team who made history in a race that is timed for 24 hours.
- Limited Edition- only 66 will be produced
- White diamonds individually set
- Die struck in 3 dimensional casting
- Precision 21 Jewel Miyota automatic movement
- Sapphire Crystal lens
- Adjustable links for perfect fitting
- Locking clasp with safety latch
- Exhibition case back
- Custom painted red and blue striping
- Screw-down crown
- 3 ATM water resistant
- 2 Year limited warranty
- Case dia .42mm
- Hypo-Allergenic/Nickel Free
- Enhanced with a limited edition gift box
- Each piece is signed and serialized by the artist
- Shelby Repeat background
- Carroll Shelby Signature logo
- Black IP Stainless Watch Band
- Includes Black Gift Box
Each piece is individually crafted delivery is 6-8 weeks.
Custom timepiece and jewelry designer Steve Soffa and Carroll Shelby Licensing have intersected classic auto memorabilia with personal fashion through these new watches. The timepieces honors 100 years of Carroll Shelby.
“This is so special because I'm a passionate car enthusiast,” says Soffa. “It’s a great honor to help continue Carroll Shelby’s legacy by drawing creatively from all my experiences in the exotic and classic car industry, including designs for Cannonball Run, allowing for a natural fit.
Soffa is a former Fortune 100 designer who has worked with distributors around the globe to help corporations with their marketing campaigns, and to create brand awareness. His lines “Hardcore Watches” and “Artistry in Time” have become recognized as official timepieces in the biker industry; he also became an official licensee of the Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM 75th Anniversary brand with his line of commemorative watches and jewelry.
Soffa is also recognized as the official jeweler of the World Series of Poker – having designed the official Championship Bracelet. In 2010, he created a high-end lifestyle brand for the poker industry.
“I am honored to design for Shelby and for the wearer – the enthusiast – to be able to get another piece of history,” adds Soffa. “Another collectible that they can own.”
