On the Road 3: F1 Drivers Watches
This is Issue 3 of On the Road and with the Formula 1 season now well underway, it’s a good moment to take stock of what this year’s crop of drivers is wearing on their...
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This watch is classed as “Like New”, which means that it is either a customer return or a former photo sample. As such it could have very minor signs of wear and may not be supplied with the original box. However, it has still been checked to ensure that it is running perfectly, and it has a 6 month warranty.
Forzo’s Glickenhaus Chronograph takes inspiration from the classic motorsports chronographs of the 1960s, but updates them with a modern twist. This stylish chronograph is part of Forzo’s collection designed in collaboration with endurance racing pioneers Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus. The result is a watch that evokes the spirit of vintage chronographs, whilst still being an original contemporary piece rather than a homage.
The 40mm steel case is just 12.5mm thick (excluding the crystal), and with a lug-to-lug length of 47mm it wears very well on the wrist. The bezel is bidirectional and features 12-hour markings so that you can track a second time zone with ease.
To ensure the best scratch-resistance and legibility the Glickenhaus Chronograph has a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, as well as 100m water resistance to guarantee that you can wear it pretty much anywhere. Furthermore, the hands and markers are applied with Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume for readability in low-light conditions.
The Glickenhaus Chronograph uses a Japanese Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. This calibre is widely used by many watch brands as it mimics the functionality of a mechanical chronograph movement with an instantly resetting seconds hand whilst also offering the reliability of a quartz movement.
To finish off the vintage look, the Glickenhaus Chronograph comes on a steel jubilee bracelet, with solid end links, screw-in links and a signed clasp.
Why This Watch?
About The Brand
Forzo Watches is a British brand whose identity is firmly rooted in the world of motorsports. The brand’s watches take inspiration from iconic racing watches of the past when timepieces were vital tools during events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Forzo have also partnered with some impressive names in the world of motorsports such as hypercar manufacturer Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, and prestigious rally school DirtFish, to produce exclusive limited-edition watches.
Manufacturer | FORZO |
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Watch Bezel | Bi-directional rotating bezel with aluminium insert |
Watch Case Back | Embossed screw-in case back |
Watch Case Colour | Silver |
Watch Case Finish | Polished and brushed |
Watch Case Material | Solid 316L stainless steel case |
Watch Case Crown | Screw-down crown |
Watch Dial Colour | Black |
Watch Diameter | 40mm |
Watch Functions | Hours, minutes, central chronograph seconds, date, 1/5 seconds, 60 minute counter at 9:00, 24-hour register at 3:00 |
Watch Glass | 3.5mm thick sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating |
Watch Lug Length | 47mm |
Watch Lug Width | 20mm |
Watch Lug Luminescence | Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9 Lume |
Watch Movement | Seiko VK64 (Japan) |
Watch Movement Type | Quartz |
Watch Style | Chronograph |
Watch Thickness | 12.5mm |
Watch Warranty | 2 Years manufacturer's warranty |
Watch Water Resistant | 100 Mtrs (10ATM) |
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