José Froilán González (October 5, 1922 – June 15, 2013) was an Argentine Formula 1 driver who competed between 1950 and 1960. He has driven Maserati, Talbot Lago, Ferrari, and Vanwall machinery, with a career total of two wins and 13 additional podiums. González is also notable for scoring Scuderia Ferrari‘s first ever Formula 1 World Championship race win at the 1951 British Grand Prix.
Girard-Perregaux
Girard-Perregaux unveiled the Tribute to José Froilán González chronograph in early 2012, in a ceremony that presented González with the 00/60 numbered piece. The commemorative watch was created to mark his historic win at the 1951 British Grand Prix, and had a limited run of 60 pieces. Its exhibition case back features an illustration of González’s winning Ferrari 375 and the Silverstone circuit layout from 1951. His name and “Silverstone 1951” are also engraved on the back.
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https://www.thewatchpress.com/features/girard-perregaux-tribute-to-jose-froilan-gonzalez-and-ferrari
https://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/the-girard-perregaux-tribute-to-froilan-gonzalez-chronograph-wrist-watch/