Mercedes Benz Rudolf Caracciola Silver Arrow Classic Car Accesory Chronograph

Description: Genuine Mercedes Benz Rudolf Caracciola Hommage by Comor Suisse Automatic Chronograph !!! Ultra rare model, yet along in this condition. Made by Comor Suisse especially for the Mercedes Benz Museum, at the special request of ADAC Germany, as a hommage timepiece for Rudolf Caracciola. Swiss made automatic Valjoux 7750, with a modified dial. Low dome mineral cristal for a true racing look. Swiss made. Genuine reptile leather, the original one, still has a lot of life left in it. Limited edition to 500 pieces ever made, you will own #405. Extremely rare black version dial (it was also made in white, not so beautiful as the black). Rare medium sized case, impossible to find it nowadays. EXTREMELY RARE AND ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED TIMEPIECE FROM MY ENTIRE COLLECTION !!! Otto Wilhelm Rudolf Caracciola (1901 – 1959) was a racing driver from Remagen, Germany. He won the European Drivers' Championship, the pre-1950 equivalent of the modern Formula One World Championship, an unsurpassed three times. He also won the European Hillclimbing Championship three times – twice in sports cars, and once in Grand Prix cars. Caracciola raced for Mercedes-Benz during their original dominating Silver Arrows period, named after the silver colour of the cars, and set speed records for the firm. He was affectionately dubbed Caratsch by the German public, and was known by the title of Regenmeister, or "Rainmaster", for his prowess in wet conditions. He is remembered as one of the greatest pre-1939 Grand Prix drivers, a perfectionist who excelled in all conditions. His record of six German Grand Prix wins remains unbeaten. His relationship with Mercedes racing manager Alfred Neubauer, one of mutual respect, is often cited as a contributing factor to his success. After Caracciola's death, Neubauer described him as: ,,the greatest driver of the twenties and thirties, perhaps even of all time. He combined, to an extraordinary extent, determination with concentration, physical strength with intelligence. Caracciola was second to none in his ability to triumph over shortcomings." Just one look at this Mercedes Benz Anniversary Chronograph will convince you of the artistry that has gone into the making of this fine timepiece. The name of the Mercedes-Benz has so far been exclusively due to products of outstanding quality on four wheels. A glance at this watch tells you more than just the time. It was meticulously designed, using only the highest quality materials and components, the chronograph is protected against shock loads, variations in temperature, water and dust. A mirror polished stainless steel case that has a knurled top bezel and a low dome mineral crystal, for a true vintage design, will safeguard your precious timepiece for many years to come. The satin black dial with a sharp white Tachymeter scale on it, sharp Arabic numerals for the hour markers, <> white logotype at 3 o'clock, two eyes for the chronograph's function, a raised stainless steel front silhouette of the Mercedes Benz racing car from the 1930's and the name of Rudolf Caracciola in white under it, will make this timepiece an eye catcher and flatter any wrist with it's elegant and classical-sport design. The classical dial design it's complemented by the ,,cathedral" style of the hour hand. Luminous hour& minute hands and Arabic numerals. A snap-on stainless steel back, makes the watch water resistant to 3 ATM. The watch secures on your wrist with a black genuine reptile leather band and closes with stainless steel buckle. Comes in a refined wood Mercedes Benz box. High grade quality, Swiss Made automatic movement Automatic quartz movement specifications:Caliber: modified Valjoux 7750 Chronograph mechanism with cams; 2 push buttons:Pusher A: Start / Stop chrono Pusher B: Reset chrono hour hand minute hand 12 hours counter 30 minute counter self-winding mechanism with ball bearinghours, minutes stop second device regulator system ETACHRON and regulator corrector frequency - 28.800 vibrations per hour; 4 Hz chronograph 60 seconds 30 minutes and 12 hours counters date corrector 25 Jewelspower reserve - 40 hours !!! ALMOST TWO DAYS !!! Any question, please ask BEFORE buying !!! I DON'T ACCEPT RETURNS, unless the item is not as described (logically, this will never happen, I provide 110% accurate info, and besides that, you have 12 close up, zoom in activated, pictures) !!!INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE READ BELOW ** Most countries charge custom duties and taxes on items being purchased/imported from the European Union**Import duties, taxes, and fees are NOT included in the item price or shipping charges. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. The Buyer is responsible for ALL import duties, taxes, and fees. These charges are YOUR responsibility. I can NOT assess duties for those import duties, fees and taxes, since I ship worldwide and it is impossible for me to know the specific numbers for each country in the world. You are responsible to know your Country’s importing laws and taxes. Please contact your local customs office for any details regarding those import duties, fees and taxes, they will help you. Duties, taxes, and fees are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up & do NOT confuse them for the shipping charges (shipping is already included in the price you pay, unless you specifically request a superior service, for example DHL). I declare all items as a “purchase” for the purchased/paid price amount. I do NOT mark merchandise below sold value or mark items as “gifts” or “repairs” (as much as I would like to help you, on ebay I can not) – EU, Romanian and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. I cannot risk MY ability to do business by falsifying any portion of the customs documents. I had tried to make pics from all angles. I do have many watches, but you will get what is seen in the pictures. They are not stock photos.Please review the pictures carefully. They are part of the description. I try my best to provide accurate descriptions and pictures, but occasionally I miss something. Ask before buying, not after. I will consider that you accepted my terms and description. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple items, so please take a look at my other watches / items !!! I use priority shipping with tracking number. Available at your request EMS or DHL shipping too. Estimated delivery time after item shipped: EUROPE 5-10 business days REST OF WORLD 10-30 business days I ship within 3 business days of your payment. Please don't hold me responsible for the carriers performance. Water Resistance ....a never-ending source of misunderstandings often caused by the irresponsible advertising of certain competitors, who are usually the ones to refuse any responsibility when damage by water occurs. Here are the facts in plain English: 1. Every known brand submits the watch to a 2-phase test in a chamber, where it has to withstand to pressure for the minimum length of time required by industrial standards. It may seem a paradox, but low pressure-resistance, say at 0.5 bar equivalent to 50 cm depth is more critical to achieve, because increasing pressure tends to compress the seals, thereby increasing the resistance; the second phase test conducted at 3 bar (30 m.) is confirmatory. Because of a solid case-construction, the known brands watches will resist to 10 bar (100 m. or 300 ft) and we could confidently call it a «diver’s watch» 2. HOWEVER: The water resistance of a wristwatch is constantly challenged by mechanical wear caused by bumps, shocks etc., rapid changes in temperature, caustic acids, chemicals, etc. and can therefore not be guaranteed as a permanent condition. I renounces to using inflationary «theoretical» claims; the decision to wear your valuable timepiece for swimming, diving or in the Sauna is yours. On a side-note: only very few specially trained and equipped divers reach depths of 100 m and wear professional computers to indicate the life-saving compression- and decompression data; at such depths, normal watches will just not do. Thanks for looking and buying a great and unique item. Have a great day !!!

Price: 2377.18 USD

Location: European Union

End Time: 2024-11-21T15:38:43.000Z

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