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CORSACAFÉ RACER

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The term developed among British motorcycle enthusiasts of the early 1960s, where the bikes were used for short, quick rides between cafés – in other

words, drinking establishments.Motorcycle style are lightweight, lightly powered and optimized for speed and

handling rather than comfort – and for quick rides over short distances.

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CAFÉ RACER RED

CAFÉ RACER RED

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Movement: Quartz Swiss MadeFunction: Chronograph with Date

Watch Case: ø 44 mmCase Back: Black IP Stainless Steel

Water Resistance: 10 atmMaterial: Stainless Steel

Dial: EnamelCrystal: Sapphire

Strap: Vintage natural genuine leather

With bodywork and control layout recalling early 1960’s Grand Prix road racing motorcycles, café racers are noted for their visual minimalism, featuring low-mounted handlebars, prominent seat cowling and elongated fuel tank – and

frequently knee-grips indented in the fuel tank.

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CAFÉ RACER GREEN

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CAFÉ RACER GREEN

Movement: Quartz Swiss MadeFunction: Chronograph with Date

Watch Case: ø 44 mmCase Back: Black IP Stainless Steel

Water Resistance: 10 atmMaterial: Stainless Steel

Dial: EnamelCrystal: Sapphire

Strap: Vintage natural genuine leather

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CAFÉ RACER BLUE

During the 70’s the term café racer was originally used derogatorily in Europe to describe a “motorcyclist who played at being an Isle of Man road racer” and was, in fact, “someone who owned a racy machine but merely parked it near

his table at the local outdoor café

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CAFÉ RACER BLUE

Movement: Quartz Swiss MadeFunction: Chronograph with Date

Watch Case: ø 44 mmCase Back: Black IP Stainless Steel

Water Resistance: 10 atmMaterial: Stainless Steel

Dial: EnamelCrystal: Sapphire

Strap: Vintage natural genuine leather

In 2014, journalist Ben Stewart described the café racer as a “look made popular when European stripped down their small-displacement bikes to zip

from one café hangout to another… making Café Racer is now become a real life style.

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CAFÉ RACER BLACK

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CAFÉ RACER BLACK

Movement: Quartz Swiss MadeFunction: Chronograph with Date

Watch Case: ø 44 mmCase Back: Black IP Stainless Steel

Water Resistance: 10 atmMaterial: Stainless Steel

Dial: EnamelCrystal: Sapphire

Strap: Vintage black genuine leather

For more information please contact:Arianna Carafoli

acarafoli@ctscuderia.com+ 39 346 78 53 934