The Intereuropa watch takes its name from the Coppa Intereuropa race for sporting coupes held at Monza from 1949-1964 as a support race for the Italian Grand Prix.
Exquisite alloy-bodied berlinettas by the likes of Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia were campaigned by gentleman drivers at the Coppa Intereuropa. These custom-built sporting berlinettas were designed to be competitive on the race track, while elegant and luxurious on the road. This dual-purpose sporting elegance forms the inspiration for this special timepiece.
A Swiss-made ETA 7001 manual wind movement beats beneath the multi-layered dial, featuring a K1 glass chapter ring with 3D numbering inspired by 1950s gauges.
Each watch comes with a Saffiano leather rally strap. Saffiano leather was originally patented by Prada in 1913 in order to make scratch-resistant calf leather for luggage. It finds use here as a luxurious material that will wear well in a sporting context but which is equally dressy for formal use. Each leather strap is handcrafted in Rome, Italy.
The Intereuropa is delivered in a sumptuous presentation box made of lacquered wood polished to an automotive shine and adorned with a cloisonné badge. The steering wheel-shaped design is inspired by badges made in the 1950s by various racing clubs that popped up all over Italy in the car-crazy post-war years. A collectible poster designed by Autodromo for the 1957 Coppa Intereuropa also comes included.
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