Philip Toll Hill Jr. (April 20, 1927 – August 28, 2008) was an American driver who competed in Formula 1 from 1958 to 1966. He has a career total of three Grand Prix wins and 13 further podium finishes. Hill remains the only American World Champion who was born in the United States, having won the 1961 title driving for Ferrari.
Girard-Perregaux
The Girard-Perregaux 156 F.1 (ref. 4945), from the Girard-Perregaux for Ferrari collection, commemorates Hill’s 1961 title. The American driver’s signature and silhouette of his title-winning Ferrari 156 F1 are engraved on the case back. Steel case models were released in limited editions of 200 pieces, and a version with a gold case was limited to 50 pieces.
According to a 2012 WatchProSite article by nilomis, the chronograph was released around 2000.
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https://www.signaturewatches.com/products/girard-perregaux-ferrari-156-f-1-wp23611
https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/lot-226-137
https://www.watchprosite.com/digest/girard-perregaux-156-f1-4945-chronograph-review/
https://jewelry.ha.com/itm/timepieces/wristwatch/girard-perregaux-ref-4945-limited-edition-no-199-200-ferrari-chronograph-156f1-dedicated-to-phil-hill/a/5294-54229.s