SPECIAL EDITION GT40 P/1075 Le Mans Watch - Gulf Blue & Orange
After beating Ferrari two years in a row (1966 and 1967) at Le Mans, the Ford GT40 torch was passed to John Wyer Racing. The Englishmen had a long history with Carroll Shelby dating back to their victory together at Le Mans with Aston Martin in 1959.
Wyer was a firm believer in the small block GT40 and when the 1968 race season rules changed to favor those engines, his time cars won five of the eight championship rounds that year. And at Le Mans, in his blue-and-orange GT40 (chassis P/1075) that crossed the line first.
Wyer and the '68 Le Mans-winning car (chassis P/1075) returned to France in '69, where it faced even tougher opposition including three new 917s. But that same reliable GT40 won Le Mans again. In fact, P/1075 became the most successful of all GT40s, achieving 5 outright victories in 11 races over two seasons and it is the only post WWII car to win Le Mans twice.
This watch celebrates that race winning GT40, with its unique livery. Each dial is individually painted with the famous P/1075 symbolizing the chassis number on every dial. Every element of the timepiece was hand-crafted, making it the ultimate symbol of a champion.
Features / Details:
- 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 orange 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
- Stainless Watch Band
- Includes Black Gift Box
Each piece is individually crafted - estimated 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.”
