DE GRISOGONO Power Breaker Chronograph, a luxury timepiece deeply connected to the world of Formula 1. It was born from a collaboration between Fawaz Gruosi, the brand's founder, and Flavio Briatore, the former manager of the Renault F1 team.
Key Features
F1-Inspired Design: The dial is styled to resemble a Formula 1 steering wheel. Notably, the numbers 2, 3, and 4 on the right side mimic the gear indicators found on racing wheels from that era.
Unique Materials: The curved case is often crafted from steel or gold. A signature version uses "Browny Brown Gold", a unique caramel-toned pink gold achieved through a PVD treatment.
Movement: It is powered by a Swiss-made automatic mechanical movement.
Strap: It typically comes with a branded rubber strap featuring "F1 Formula 1" and "Power Breaker" engravings.
Case Dimensions:
Width: Approximately 43 mm.
Length (Lug-to-Lug): Approximately 54 mm.
Thickness: Approximately 15 mm.
Case Construction: A complex four-piece assembly consisting of the bezel, frame, back, and integrated crown guards.
Movement:
Type: Swiss Automatic (self-winding).
Base: Often based on an ETA caliber with a Dubois DĂ©praz chronograph module.
Functions: Hours, minutes, central chronograph seconds, 30-minute counter, and 12-hour counter.
Crystal: Scratch-resistant Sapphire.
Water Resistance: 30 meters (3 ATM / 100 feet), which is standard for luxury dress-sport watches (resistant to splashes but not for swimming).
Strap: Natural vulcanized rubber, often in vibrant colors like red, blue, or brown, featuring a folding deployment clasp.
