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Cunningham technique. Cunningham ks. One of the countless reasons why any given person may have an interest in timepieces is that these little machines, bound to the wrists of their owners, may in fact be witness to greatness. In the ever-growing list of heroes and their watches, today's subject is not near the top for his contributions to exploration ? like, say, a Neil Armstrong might be with his Omega Speedmaster ? nor for his importance in the macro-level collecting world, like Paul Newman might be with his Daytona. No, Briggs Cunningham is an American hero of a different sort. His name means little to those outside the highest echelons of motorsport and aquatic racing, or classic timepiece and vehicle collecting. But, to those in the know, Briggs Cunningham and his collection of bespoke wristwatches and sports cars are downright legendary. Today, I'll break them down for you. Who Is Briggs Cunningham, And Why Do We Care? Cunningham was born into a great Cincinnati industrial family that had built a fortune in railways, utilities, and real estate ? the type of fortune that could only be amassed in the United States in the late 19th century. Cunningham's father, Briggs Sr., would use this fortune to invest in the earliest stages of a small "floating soap" company started by two men who claimed their product would revolutionize the act of bathing ? their names were William Procter and James Gamble. So yes, Cunningham was born wealthy, but that doesn't mean he was born lazy. In fact, I would say that Cunningham dedicated his life to the pursuit of motion ? something that neither he, nor his equally privileged bride (she was the daughter of a Standard Oil executive) had any need to be associated with. But they were both avid athletes, and though, by some accounts, the couple, when married, was one of the wealthiest couples in history, they feared not for life or legacy in anything they did, and that is why we are talking about them today. Briggs Cunningham on the cover of Time Magazine, April 26, 1954. Cunningham skippered the 1958 America's Cup team, and won. He invented a system of rigging for sailboats, still used today, and still named after him. He built his own yachts and power boats. He was the owner of the first Ferrari in America, and the first Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, ever. He built his own Le Mans qualifying cars, which I'll run through below. And he happened to have been a very serious watch buyer, commissioning two of the most beautiful and functional watches to come out of the 1950s. Let's get into it. The Stainless Steel Patek Philippes Of Briggs Cunningham One could argue that while Cunningham knew exactly what he was doing with sailing and automobiles, his legendary status in horology was purely happenstance. ?Even today, the name Cunningham means little to watch collectors ? unlike the names Graves or Packard, two of his contemporaries. In fact, even die-hard fans of the vintage watch game today may be unfamiliar with the watch legacy of Cunningham, simply because his two most special watches have not appeared publicly in almost a decade. The least valuable, but indeed the wristwatch first worn by Cunningham, we've seen more recently. Reference 565 Breguet ? 100, 000 CHF At Phillips Geneva, Ca. 2015 Cunningham is known for owning three Patek Philippe watches ? all of them in stainless steel. Two of them are unique commissions designed specifically for the sportsman, while one of them is simply a standard production model. However, this standard production model is a 565 "Calatrava" in stainless steel with Breguet numerals ? a watch that to many of us is anything but standard. The watch was built and sold in 1949, before either of his other two watches. Thie 565 is engraved with Cunningham's name on the back. What is so interesting about this piece is that while steel watches were the rage during the war-time years, this watch came later, and is still in mint condition. Further, steel watches were not desired, as they are today, and a man of his means certainly had no reason to choose a steel watch over a gold one ? unless, of course, you were Briggs Cunningham and a highly active, top-tier athlete. Then, of course, steel would make sense over gold. ?This watch has remained in remarkable condition since its birth in 1949, and the watch sold in Phillips' first Geneva auction l ast may for 100, 000 CHF. While this watch is certainly world-class in terms or rarity, quality, and indeed provenance, its importance also very much lies in the fact that it would set the stage for Cunningham's next two purchases from Patek Philippe. Reference 1463 Chronograph With Black Luminous Dial ? Currently On Offer For $1. 5 Million The next watch in Cunningham's steel Patek collection was certainly a direct commission ? a reference 1463 chronograph, made unique by its black dial with luminous markers and hands. The watch, again in stainless steel, has achieved mythical status since first appearing on the market, and remains one of just two black dial 1463s ever to be discovered. Cunningham with team driver Phil Hill and his 300SL ??notice the black dial 1463 on his wrist. What makes this watch so interesting, besides its obvious rarity, is that it appears to be the watch that Cunningham wore the most. This makes sense; it is highly legible with its radium dial and hands, robust in its steel waterproof case, and functional for his lifestyle, with a chronograph mechanism. If you look at photos of Cunningham through the 1950s, you'll often see a black dial chronograph on his wrist, as you do in the image of him with driver Phil Hill above, ca. 1955. That 300 SL is actually the first Gullwing ever delivered commercially ? and the watch, a unique steel black dial 1463. To say Cunningham was doing it right would be a slight understatement, and it's this type of combination that has long made him an icon to me. The Cunningham 1463 last time it appeared at auction ? 1996. Cunningham again seen wearing his unique steel Patek chronograph. The last time the Cunningham 1463 sold publicly, it did so via Christie's in June of 1996, in New York. The watch went to a very significant collector, who lent the watch to John Goldberger for publishing in his Stainless Steel Patek book (from which the above illustrations are taken; available here) ? you can see it on pages 298-299. ?Recently, the owner consigned the watch to vintage mega-dealer Davide Parmegiani, who has it on offer for $1. 5 million. Reference 1526 Perpetual Calendar ? $3, 956, 159 At Christie's Geneva, Ca. 2008 It would take a lot to trump a steel 1463 with black military dial, wouldn't it? Cunningham did it, though, with a watch he took delivery of in 1951. This is a reference 1526, otherwise known as Patek's first serially produced perpetual ( remember? ), but it's steel! And what's more is that this 1526 is different from other 1526's, with a larger, thicker case, and wider lugs. It is just one of just two perpetual calendars to be made in steel, and the Arabic markers are covered in black lacquer. How incredible is that? The Many, Many Cars Of Briggs Cunningham Now consider this, if a man owned the three Patek Philippe watches mentioned above, with little to no actual interest in timepieces or the collecting of them, imagine what he'd do in a category to which he dedicated the best years of his life ? automobiles. 1948 Ferrari Tipo 166 Spyder Corsa ? The First Ferrari In America Image via The Revs Institute. This 1948 Ferrari Tipo 166 Spyder Corsa came into Mr. Cunningham's possession again, not by choice, but by necessity. The millionaire was set on racing at Bridgehampton in 1949, and he intended to do so in a Jaguar XK120. As the race approached, he was told by Jaguar his car would not be ready in time to run and he looked for a replacement ? any replacement. Luckily Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti was there to help and he sold Cunningham this already race-winning Ferrari, what many people believe to be the very first Ferrari imported to the U. S. The car would go on to take the life of one of Cunningham's friends, Sam Collier, who was killed in 1950 at the Watkins Glen Grand Prix, and the car was retired from competition. The car now lives in the Collier collection, and you can see it here. The 1950 Cadillac Le Monstre ? The First American Car At Le Mans Cunningham had a world-renowned fascination with the 24 hours race at Le Mans, and in 1950, he competed there as the first American entry with American-made car. He did it in the car affectionately known as "Le Monstre" ? a wedge-shaped, Cadillac-powered monster of a car. He finished 11th over all, behind his friend Collier, after hitting a sand bank, but the big, loud, brash car was a fan favorite. The car ran at Le Mans classic in 2012, and again sits in the Collier collection. The Cunningham C-1 And C-2(R) Cunningham's first foray at Le Mans was moderately successful, but he wanted to push things further. He wanted to build a car from the ground up, under his own name, and race, and win. The C-1 and C-2(R) were Cunningham's first design-to-drive projects and these are true legends of American motorsports. The prototype cars were powered by Cadillac engines, but they were quickly replaced by Chrysler Hemis putting out 180 horsepower. By the time Watkins Glen came around in 1951, the engines had been tweaked up to a whopping 250 hp, in 1951! Five of these cars made the trip to Le Mans, where one clocked in at a record setting 152 mph on the Mulsanne straight, and reached as high as second at one point. Ultimately, Cunningham finished in 15th after a connecting rod failed, but the program was considered a success. Below, I'll tell you about my personal experience with a C-2. The Cunningham C-3 ? The Peak Of Luxury And Performance In 1953 Image via RMSothebys. While Cunningham had his sights set on victory at Le Mans, he also dreamt of the day when an American-made consumer sports car would rival Ferrari
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