Maranello - V8 Tricompax Automatic Cronograph - Ref. 86451G1 - Men - 2008

Offered for auction is a rare Maranello V8 Tricompax Automatic Chronograph, reference 86451G1, dating from 2008.
The Maranello V8 collection was created as a distinctive Swiss-made sports watch collection heavily inspired by Italian motorsport and high-performance automotive design.
The imposing case, carbon elements, tachymeter scale, red accents and steering-wheel-inspired automatic rotor give the V8 Tricompax a particularly distinctive appearance.

This example has been preserved as a full set, including its original Maranello presentation box, original International Warranty card, documentation and additional original Maranello straps.
The original warranty card is dated 12 June 2008 and was issued by Kirchhofer AG, Switzerland. The reference number is also present on the watch and warranty card.

Specifications:
- Brand: Maranello
- Model: V8 Tricompax
- Reference: 86451G1
- Year: 2008
- Origin: Swiss Made
- Movement: Automatic mechanical chronograph
- Calibre family: Valjoux 7750 movement
- Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour
- Jewels: 25
- Case dimensions: approximately 45 mm
- Black case with carbon elements and gold-coloured details
- Black lacquered dial
- Three chronograph subsidiary dials
- Central chronograph seconds
- Tachymeter scale
- Applied hour markers
- Red chronograph accents
- Sapphire exhibition caseback
- Distinctive Maranello racing steering-wheel-style automatic rotor
- Black leather strap with contrasting red underside
- Additional original Maranello straps included

The watch is accompanied by:
- Original Maranello presentation box
- Original Maranello International Warranty card
- Original documentation / operating instructions
- Additional original Maranello straps
The warranty card is dated 12.06.2008 and bears the stamp of Swiss retailer Kirchhofer AG.

Condition:
The watch is in very good pre-owned condition considering its age.
There are minor signs of use on the case, bezel and straps.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best representation of the cosmetic condition.
The transparent caseback provides a view of the automatic chronograph movement and its Maranello rotor inspired by a racing steering wheel.
The watch presents very well and retains the characteristic black, carbon and gold-toned motorsport aesthetic of the Maranello V8 collection.

Maranello V8 watches are relatively uncommon on the secondary market today, particularly complete examples retaining their original box, dated warranty documentation and accessories.
The V8 Tricompax represents one of the more technically interesting configurations of the Maranello V8 family, combining a Swiss automatic chronograph movement with a large 45 mm case, carbon components and a design strongly influenced by high-performance Italian motorsport.

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete Maranello V8 Tricompax Automatic Chronograph from 2008, reference, accompanied by its original presentation set and dated Swiss warranty documentation.
The watch will be carefully packaged for shipping with a tracking code provided and insured shipping.
Please note: water resistance has not been recently tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed.