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Bonhams Selling 18 KG Carrera w/ Formula One Connection

Here's an interesting one being sold by Bonhams on December 16, as listed here -- www.bonhams.com/auctions/22790/lot/83/

An 18 karat gold Carrera, Reference 1158, with a connection to Clay Regazzoni as described in the auction catalog:

    Sergio Vezzali, born 1933 in Vignola, Modena, was a Ferrari works driver during the heyday of Formula 1. After working as a mechanic in a small garage he joined the Ferrari team in 1957 and remained there for over 30 years. During his time there he encountered many of the legends of Formula 1 from Peter Collins to Nigel Mansell. However it was his friendship with Clay Regazzoni that defined his career at Ferrari.

    They met in Maranello in 1970 and according to Vezzali "It was a sympathy at first sight". In recognition of their friendship at the end of Regazzonis Formula 1 season with Ferrari in 1976 he gifted Vezzali the current lot, a gold Carrera ref:1158. The two remained friends until the end of Regazzonis life.

Interesting watch, isn't it?

Compare it to the similar watch owned by Arturo Merzario, sold by Bonhams in September 2015 -- www.bonhams.com/auctions/22725/lot/70/

Jeff

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