STEFAN JOHANSSON VAXJO
MARK VIIIE COLLECTION
That moment where speed, color and concentration intersect is one of the enduring images Stefan Johansson has of Formula One – a vivid mental footnote to the 103 Grands Prix he raced.
His Mark VIII E Chronograph is a reflection of that experience, designed by Stefan not only to evoke racing via some its best known symbols – the ten official FIA flags which ring its bezel, cleverly serving as hour index markers – but to suggest the extreme clarity an F1 driver can maintain while simultaneously processing motion and color on the periphery.
Housed inside a rugged 47 mm brushed stainless steel case, the chronograph’s bold dial draws one’s gaze, pairing maximum legibility with creativity. Luminescent oversized 5-minute markers coupled with an anti-glare coated sapphire crystal offer the best possible visibility under any condition, guaranteeing an optimal read even at night. An engraved “exhibition” case-back confers a view of the timepiece’s sophisticated movement.
Available with either a silicon-free rubber strap crafted to comfortably withstand high temperature conditions or an exotic leather strap in Python or Bony Crocodile (incorporating PVC lining to avoid the excess wear and staining which occur with a traditional leather lining), this stylish, sporting timepiece is equally at home inside and outside the cockpit.
TECHNICAL DATA;
Limited Edition: 250 pieces
Movement: Cal 13 1/4 Customized Swiss Valjoux 7750. Chronograph Timing, Mechanical Self-Winding, Date display. Incabloc Fine-Adjustment Balance-Wheel.
Hands: White with Super Luminova. See Black light enhanced photo to show layout.
Register: 12 hour “countdown”
Water-resistance: up to 3 atm
Strap: Rubber with logo.
Buckle: Black Tang style