Autodromo Brian Redman Edition Prototipo Chronograph
Ref: Prototipo Chronograph
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Autodromo box, a booklet hand-signed by Brian Redman and paperwork. The watch comes paired with its original 20mm Autodromo leather Racing strap with a signed pin buckle. The watch is from Circa. 2015 and is sold in used condition, however as you can see from the photos, the watch is in very good condition. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have an Autodromo Brian Redman Edition Prototipo Chronograph Limited to 500 pieces, celebrating Brian's victory in the Porsche 908 at the 1969 Nürburgring 1000 km race with his teammate Jo Siffert. He raced some of motorsport's iconic historical cars including Ferrari 312 PB, Alfa Tipo 33, BMW CSL, Ford GT40, Porsche 908 and 917 during his lustrous career. The 42mm brushed and polished tonneau-shaped stainless steel case sits on your wrist like a cushion with stubby tapered lugs, and a lug-to-lug length of 48.5mm and a case thickness of 11mm ensures a comfortable fit. Down the right side, we have the recessed hexagonal piston chronograph pushers and the Autodromo hexagonal crown in the centre. The sapphire crystal sits recessed above a white dial, an outer Tachymeter scale chapter ring has red and white numerals surrounding the white and red minute track highlighted with ⅕ second intervals, perfect for timing that special lap, two screws detailing replicate a cars instrument panel, applied lumed batons mark the hours, at 3 o’clock a 24-hour register, at 6 o’clock a 60-minute register with Brian Redman printed and finally at 9 o’clock the continuous seconds register, each precisely executed, sitting slightly recessed with a concentric circular pattern. Slender baton hands are infilled with SuperLumiNova and complemented by a green tapered chronograph hand, at 12 o’clock we have the Autodromo motif and Prototipo Chronograph printed underneath completing this vintage-inspired historic motorsport chronograph with the same colour scheme as the raced Porsche 908. On the reverse a screwed-down case back with the details of the watch around its edge and the racing laurel wreath surrounding the map of the Nürburgring 1000 km race etched in Brian Redman in the centre, inside a Quartz Seiko Cal. VK63 made by Seiko Instruments. Part of the hybrid mechanical quartz (meca quartz) movement line. It is a chronograph movement that uses quartz technology for the main operation and functions of the watch and a mechanical module for operating the chronograph. It gives you the snapback of a mechanical chronograph and the accuracy of quartz. The watch comes paired with its original 20mm Autodromo leather Racing strap with a signed pin buckle, and this watch is sold with its original Autodromo box, a booklet hand-signed by Brian Redman and paperwork.
Personal Note
A watch like this would make a perfect gift for someone into motor sports and especially a fan of Brian Redman, if that person is you, time to gift yourself something amazing! Autodromo is a brand that has continuously knocked it out of the park with its releases, this Prototipo is no exception!
The Brand
Autodromo, established in 2011 by designer Bradley Price, combines vintage appeal with modern flair in their timepiece designs. Inspired by the technical achievements and elegance of motorsport from the 1950s to the 1980s, Autodromo incorporates contemporary materials and movements to create unique watches that stand out. Additionally, Autodromo now offers a range of accessories including hats, gloves, and sunglasses to complement their watches. All based in New York City, Autodromo's designs encapsulate the essence of motorsport.