Sport Auto – 79

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About this reference

To mark the brand's 15th anniversary, this Sport Auto 79 pays tribute to a timeless moment, an understated victory etched into history. That moment was the podium at the 1979 Le Mans 24 Hours. That victory – third place in the overall rankings – forever sealed the fate of the two founders and set in motion the watchmaking odyssey we know today ... Overview: Reference (SKU): LCF040.R5.GR1C1; Calibre number: 270.01; Collection: Sport Auto; Price (CHF, as published): CHF 98,000. Dial: Indications: Hours, minutes & small seconds at 6 o’clock; Material: Cream-coloured, silver-rose galvanic treatment and opaline finish; Indices: Drop-shaped 18k red gold 5N with white Super-LumiNova; Hour and minute hands: Assegai-shaped 18k red gold 5N with white Super-LumiNova; Second hand: Baton-shaped, 18k red gold 5N. Case: Material: 18k red gold 5N; Diameter: 41.5 mm; Thickness: 12.70 mm; Water resistance: 120 m - 12 ATM. Movement: Feature 1: Calibre LF270.01; Feature 2: Self-winding movement with micro-rotor; Feature 3: Micro-rotor winding system fixed between the main plate and the micro-rotor bridge; Feature 4: Swiss lever escapement; Diameter: 14’’’ = 31.60 mm; Thickness: 4.85 mm; Number of components: 213; Number of jewels: 29; Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz); Power Reserve: 72 hours. Bracelet: Material: 18k red gold 5N; Buckle/Clasp: 18k red gold 5N folding clasp.