P/1001 Essex Wire
Made from chassis P/1001, the first-ever production Ford GT40 MkI built.
Pre-order for 20% off.
Delivery from January 2026.
P/1001 Essex Wire
Made from chassis P/1001, the first-ever production Ford GT40 MkI built.
Pre-order for 20% off.
Delivery from January 2026.
The P/1001
The P/1001 Series is a limited-edition Swiss-made timepiece featuring tachymeter scales crafted from repurposed aluminum coolant pipes sourced from the iconic Ford GT40 chassis P/1001, the first-ever production GT40 car.
This vehicle marked the transition from prototype to production and played a key role in the development of the GT40 program. Offered in three colorways, each model honors the GT40 P/1001’s heritage with designs inspired by its historic liveries: Essex Wire (white/red), Sidney Taylor Racing (green/gold), and FAV Shelby (blue/white).
The 40mm vintage-inspired watch houses the Swiss RC-P1001M manual-winding flyback chronograph, with a 63-hour power reserve and decorated bridges visible through its exhibition caseback.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Case diameter: 40.00mm
Opening diameter: 36.30mm
Lug-to-lug: 48.00mm
Height: 13.10mm
Movement
Movement
Caliber RC-P1001-M, Swiss made
Manual winding, integrated column-wheel operated flyback chronograph
Hours and minutes display in the center, small second at 9 o’clock.
Chronograph counters: 60 sec, 30 min and 12 hours.
Frequency 28’800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve 63H
23 Jewels, Incabloc shock-absorber
Accuracy ±6 sec per day
Features
Features
Vintage-inspired 3-piece case
24-hours indicator design (6H Sub-dial)
Tachymeter scales made from repurposed GT40 P/1001 coolant pipes, tachymeter print inside top sapphire glass
Super-LumiNova X1 filled hands and indexes
Exhibition caseback w. 3-piece glass
5 ATM / 50 meters water resistance
Each piece individually numbered
Swiss-Made certified
Materials
Materials
Case: 316L Stainless Steel
Caseback, crown, clasp: 316L Stainless steel
Top glass: Sapphire crystal w. 3 layers of anti-reflective coating
Caseback glass: 3x Sapphire crystal
Bracelet
Bracelet
Integrated 316L stainless steel bracelet
Microadjust system, 1.50mm on each side, total 3.00mm
Width at case: 22.90mm
Width at clasp: 18.00mm
Legal disclaimer
Legal disclaimer
REC Watches ApS is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ford Motor Co.
“Next year, Ferrari’s ass is mine”
The GT40 Legacy
Few cars evoke the emotional intensity of the Ford GT40. Born from the fierce rivalry between Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari, it became a motorsport legend, winning four consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans titles from 1966 to 1969.
These victories marked a seismic shift in racing history, establishing the GT40 as a symbol of American innovation and determination.
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24H of Le Mans 1966: A historic moment captured. Three Ford GT40 Mk Il’s are orchestrated by Ford to cross the finish line in unison, with Bruce McLaren slightly ahead. -
Drivers sprinting to their cars at the start of the 1966 Le Mans race. The iconic “Le Mans Start” initially required drivers to start outside their vehicles, run to their cars, start the engines, and race off. This procedure proved hazardous, leading to a change in 1970, when drivers began the race inside their cars with their safety harnesses already secured.
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Ford entrusted the GT40 to Carroll Shelby’s race team (left) with the aim of conquering Le Mans. In the pits at Le Mans, Shelby’s chief engineer and driver, Ken Miles, stands to the right, while ace driver Bruce McLaren sits in the cockpit.
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“You better win – HF”. After Ford Motor Company’s unsuccessful attempt to acquire Ferrari in 1963, Henry Ford II set his sights on defeating Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Following two frustrating years where Ford’s cars failed to complete the race, he distributed these “motivational” cards to his senior managers in 1966.
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The contract drafted in 1963 for the proposed merger between Ford and Ferrari. Enzo Ferrari’s signature, however, never appeared on the dotted line.
The First of its Kind
Chassis P/1001
From 1964 to 1969, only 105 GT40s were produced, with chassis P/1001 holding special historical significance as the first-ever production GT40, completed in March 1965.
Marking the transition from prototype to production, P/1001 played a key role in the GT40 program’s development. It was showcased at the 1965 New York Auto Show and World’s Fair before being sent to Ford Advanced Vehicles in the UK for race preparation.
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GT40 chassis P/1001 showcased in its original 1966 Essex Wire livery.
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GT40 chassis P/1001 at the 1965 New York Auto Fair, presented in Shelby Blue and Wimbledon White. Notably, the car had not yet been named “GT40” at this time and was presented simply as the “Ford GT”
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GT40 chassis P/1001 presented in its Sidney Taylor Racing livery (replica).
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GT40 chassis P/1001 displayed outside the Ford Advanced Vehicles (FAV) production site as the first car to roll off the assembly line.
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GT40 chassis P/1001 in its current state, fully restored to its original 1966 Essex Wire livery.
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Exclusive, never-before-seen photos from the original Ford Advanced facility in Slough, UK, capturing the production of the first GT40s — courtesy of Ronnie Spain.
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Exclusive, never-before-seen photos from the original Ford Advanced facility in Slough, UK, capturing the production of the first GT40s — courtesy of Ronnie Spain.
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Exclusive, never-before-seen photos from the original Ford Advanced facility in Slough, UK, capturing the production of the first GT40s — courtesy of Ronnie Spain.
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Exclusive, never-before-seen photos from the original Ford Advanced facility in Slough, UK, capturing the production of the first GT40s — courtesy of Ronnie Spain.
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Exclusive, never-before-seen photos from the original Ford Advanced facility in Slough, UK, capturing the production of the first GT40s — courtesy of Ronnie Spain.
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Exclusive, never-before-seen photos from the original Ford Advanced facility in Slough, UK, capturing the production of the first GT40s — courtesy of Ronnie Spain.
Designing the P/1001 Series
From Race To Wrist
The P/1001 Series timepieces celebrate racing heritage, featuring tachymeter scales crafted from repurposed aluminum coolant pipes of the iconic Ford GT40 chassis P/1001, establishing a direct link to one of motorsport’s most legendary tales.
Offered in three distinct colorways, each edition reflects the GT40’s historic liveries: the Essex Wire edition commemorates the car’s 1966 Le Mans debut with a striking white, red, and black design; the Sidney Taylor edition honors its time with Sidney Taylor Racing in green, white, and gold; and the FAV Shelby edition captures the original Shelby blue and Wimbledon white livery.
Integrated Manual Chronograph
Caliber RC-P1001-M
The P/1001 Series is powered by movement caliber RC-P1001-M.
This exceptional manual movement has been meticulously developed specifically for this timepiece, featuring a fully decorated, integrated column-wheel operated flyback chronograph with an impressive 63-hour power reserve, visible through the exhibition caseback.
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