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Jul 08

GP 44 - a model which starts the B.R.M. history

At the age of 44 years, Bernard Richard has carried out his dream by setting up its first few hours - GP 44. Enthused motorcycle and kart, habitue Formule 1, he has devoted his «first» motor sport.

first GP 44 produced artisanal originally intended «a». But the model was ordered by one of the friends of watchmakers, racers, and after 3 months they had sold 50.

Defiant, techno - industrial style, so different from the patterns of competition, high technical specifications, quality and unusual treatment GP 44, had successful watchmaker and became the impetus for the creation of Bernard Richards Manufacture.

model is not exclusive «engine», but the mechanism, which verified the reliability of the time - ETA Valjoux.
GP 44 - an embodiment of Racing spirit that ever became a source of inspiration for all subsequent models of BRM.

Specifications

mechanism

• automatic caliber ETA Valjoux 7753 
• frequency balance: 28800 pc / h
• 27 Stones

Options

• Automatic Chronograph
• hours, minutes, seconds
• Date

Dial

• black or gray with Arabic numerals
Lightweight
• arrows

Corps and thong

• Diameter: 44 mm.
• front of the shell: titanium (grade 2)
• Rear body: steel (surfin 18 / 8)
• ears and screws: steel (surfin 18 / 8)
• anti sapphire glass
• water resistance: 100m
• strap of rubber

Antique swiss pocket watch: gold & silver old timepieces.