From Ferrari in Maranello to Techno Classica in Essen.

RPR_IMG_5589

I was extremely lucky to be invited for a boys dream visiting the Ferrari factory and racing at their own Fiorano circuit in prepared F12 Berlinetta’s, what a week! To summarize this experience there’s only one word that says it all, PASSION! In every detail or person you meet, you feel the passion of the people behind this wonderful brand. Everybody is driving  to please you in the best possible way and everywhere and in everything you feel the glorious past, history and heritage Ferrari has achieved so far.

RPR_FullSizeRender

Lots of Ferraristi are also vintage Rolex minded, it seems a pure lifestyle has come together where passion and dedication are the keywords. Then logically everybody I met was interested to share their knowledge with me, very interesting to be so close!!.. RPR_FXX

Above the “FXX – F1 – Corso Clienti” depot inside the Ferrari factory, below the Heritage from their museum around the corner…RPR_IMG_5573

At the legendary Fiorano circuit the test cars are waiting for us for maximum use at their short track with sharp turns guided by a  trained pilot.

RPR_IMG_5724

RPR_IMG_4941

RPR_IMG_5720

RPR_IMG_5723

Ferrari Casa..

RPR_IMG_5628RPR_IMG_5684

RPR_IMG_5671

Full speed…

RPR_034

RPR_IMG_5669

RPR_IMG_5636

RPR_IMG_5707

RPR_IMG_5597

A splendid MK2 Rolex Seadweller ref 1665 I recently got directly from first UK owner in the italian sun…

RPR_IMG_5120 RPR_IMG_5645 RPR_IMG_5659 RPR_IMG_5629 RPR_IMG_5633

The restaurant next to the Fiorano track has become to a pilgrim place to be

RPR_IMG_5606RPR_IMG_5608 RPR_IMG_5614RPR_IMG_5607

Inside Enzo Ferrai’s home, which is on the track and you see the TV he was watching and phone he was using while the F1 races took place..RPR_IMG_5680RPR_IMG_5580

At the Museum, the legendary 250 GTO in black.. One of 39 examples, which are reaching up to $ 50 million nowadays!! This historic Ferrari design has become ART, the rarest and most sought after car art which is around, just marvelous!! RPR_IMG_5583

RPR_IMG_5552

RPR_IMG_5577

RPR_IMG_5541

RPR_IMG_5578

RPR_IMG_5574

RPR_IMG_5545 RPR_IMG_5575

RPR_IMG_5535 RPR_IMG_5570

RPR_IMG_5537

Unics, One-Offs, FXX etc. the ultimate Ferrari’s…RPR_IMG_5565

See below the special design Ferrai made for Eric Clapton, who wanted a 458 which had a 512 Berlinetta look, very nicely done!RPR_IMG_5562

RPR_IMG_5558 RPR_IMG_5560

 

 

Rolex Cosmograph Qaboos ref 6263…RPR_IMG_5796

Rolex NOS (new old stock) “Qaboos Cosmograph” vs Ferrari FXX…

RPR_IMG_5554RPR_IMG_5555

RPR_IMG_5557

Early Rolex Daytona Paul Newman ref 6239..

RPR_IMG_4897

Early Paul Newman Ref 6239 vs La Ferrari…RPR_IMG_5553

RPR_IMG_5563 RPR_IMG_5566RPR_IMG_5568RPR_IMG_5526RPR_IMG_5517

RPR_IMG_5502 RPR_IMG_5523

RPR_IMG_5598 RPR_IMG_5515 RPR_IMG_5516 RPR_IMG_5505 RPR_IMG_5508 RPR_IMG_5487

RPR_IMG_5586

RPR_IMG_5601 RPR_IMG_5497

RPR_038

RPR_IMG_5745

Como and Rolex Military..RPR_IMG_5417RPR_IMG_5747RPR_IMG_5456

Lugano and Rolex Big Crown…RPR_IMG_5459

RPR_IMG_4738 RPR_IMG_5753

RPR_IMG_5737

Techno Classica in Essen, one of the biggest classic car show in the world with again the focus on classic Porsche & Ferrari. Enjoy the impressions I made for those that didn’t visited this great show in Germany.RPR_IMG_5346 RPR_IMG_5338

Meeting watch buddies is one of the reasons why I like to go to cars shows, there’s always somebody I bump into…RPR_IMG_5340 RPR_IMG_5331 RPR_IMG_5335 RPR_IMG_5325 RPR_IMG_5327

Bakelite Ref 6542 Rolex GMT Master…RPR_IMG_5003

RPR_IMG_5342 RPR_IMG_5329 RPR_IMG_5319

RPR_IMG_5323

RPR_IMG_5313RPR_IMG_5315 RPR_IMG_5316RPR_IMG_5314

Porsche everywhere…

RPR_IMG_5305

And since the succes of “Singer” and other Porsche customizers like Magnus Walker, we see many more guys offering classic design…RPR_IMG_5306

RPR_IMG_5300 RPR_IMG_5307

RPR_IMG_5304RPR_IMG_5301 RPR_IMG_5302 RPR_IMG_5303

 

The real deal, original matching Porsche RS – touring for close to € 800.000,-RPR_IMG_5312 RPR_IMG_5299

Classic Porsche 911 line up vs Tudor Monte Carlo home plate..RPR_IMG_4737RPR_IMG_5295

Bordeau red Porsche 356 vs Ferrai Daytona… RPR_IMG_5297

RPR_IMG_5298

Marvelous car stand by JD classics..RPR_IMG_5290 RPR_IMG_5292

Mercedes 300 SL Flügeltürer vs Ferrari 250 Pininfarina Cabrio Serie 1. Brillant, both just brillant!!RPR_IMG_5278 RPR_IMG_5281

Mercedes SLR vs Rolex 6264… RPR_IMG_4683 RPR_IMG_5287

RPR_IMG_5220

The Porsche 959 from the sheik of Qatar above and line up of 918, Carrera GT and 959 at the Porsche stand..

RPR_IMG_5222

Original Porsche RSK 718..RPR_IMG_5271

Maserati Boomerang, brilliant design!..RPR_IMG_5272 RPR_IMG_5266

A race Alfa Montreal above and elegant Bugatti below…RPR_IMG_5267

RPR_IMG_5036

Glossy Submariner & classic Porsche, both VERY much sought after!..RPR_IMG_5268RPR_IMG_5264

 

Tropical brown Rolex Daytona…RPR_IMG_4879 RPR_IMG_5248

BMW red 507 cabrio next to Maserati’s best design ever… RPR_IMG_5259

RPR_IMG_4926

Tropical Rolex ref 6234 vs Black Lamborghini Periscopo…

RPR_IMG_5234

RPR_IMG_5247 RPR_IMG_5262

RPR_IMG_5246

RPR_IMG_5239

Silver Dino vs Rolex Submariner with explorer 369 dial and ref 6154 Panerai Radiomir…

RPR_IMG_5016RPR_IMG_5244 RPR_IMG_5235

Ferrari Daytona vs Tudor Monte Carlo…RPR_IMG_4923 RPR_IMG_5236 RPR_IMG_5238 RPR_IMG_5231

RPR_IMG_4689

Gold Nipple Submariner above vs Beach Mini below..

RPR_IMG_5263

RPR_IMG_4890

Rolex UAE Daytona vs Bugatti Royal…RPR_IMG_5230

RPR_IMG_5202 RPR_IMG_5208

 

Lamborghini Prototype Miura…RPR_IMG_5207 RPR_IMG_5211 RPR_IMG_5201

RPR_IMG_5037

Rolex GMT Matser ref 1675 vd Lamborghini Miura..RPR_IMG_5174

Classy silver grey Lamborghini Periscopo meeting Rolex Oyster Paul Newman ref 6263..RPR_IMG_5197

Only 10.400km a future classic, the 512BBiRPR_IMG_5167

Porsche 906 racecar…RPR_IMG_5168

And again, a future classic, the 399 x made BMW M1 in classy off white…RPR_IMG_5173