Early Christopher Ward C9 GT40 Power Reserve, collector’s piece, with metal from Ford GT #P-1075. Limited and numbered edition (watch #080/40). Full set. Worn only a handful of times. Virtually, the only one available on the market at this moment. Made with aluminium from the wheel-spinner of Ford GT40 #P-1075, double winner in the 24 Hours of Le Mans races of 1968 and 1969. The metal is fitted in the backplate of the watch. The face of the watch replicates the rev counter of the car (including the red zone and the shape of the hands) and the fuel gauge in the power reserve sub-dial. The back of the watch reads ”FORD GT40 * P/1075 * LE MANS DOUBLE WINNER 1968 & 1969 * LIMITED EDITION” and the number of the watch (08/40) TECHNICAL INFORMATION FEATURES Swiss made Special Limited edition of only 40 pieces 24 jewel automatic movement with a disc of Le Mans winning G140 precious metal with ‘wheel’ cut-out embedded into exhibition backplate 46 hour power reserve with indicator at 6 o'clock Museum grade anti-reflective sapphire crystal Original G140 Inspired dial with Superluminova markings Maine-grade stainless steel case with enamel logo crown Premium qually Italian leather strap with Bader deployment Unique engraved individual serial number Beautiful presentation case and owner's handbook and Certificate of Provenance TECHNICAL INFORMATION Diameter: 43mm Lug to lug: 51.5mm Height: 15.1mm Weight: 80g Case: 316L stainless steel Caliber: ETA Valgranges A07.161 Vibrations: 28.800 per hour Timing Tolerance: +20/-20 seconds per day Water Resistance: 3 BAR/30 meters Strap: 22mm Leather Condition: few signs of wear and discoloration from storage on the strap. Please check the pictures for the condition. Scope of sale: watch, wooden watch box with cushion, outer cardboard box, papers (instructions and certificate of authentication), cleaning cloth and a voucher from Christopher Ward (expired). Also comes with copies of the original sale invoice and letter signed by Christopher Ward. They will be sent in copy, with personal details protected. The watch has been kept in storage for years. If the buyer intends to wear the watch on a regular basis, a service is recommended. Insured shipping. No VAT or import taxes for buyers from the EU.