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The case of the Competizione has in fact been inspired by GP
chronographs of old – particularly the Club Italia – but, since it is so
much larger and not designed to be a close tribute to anything
specific, we need not sweat little historical details but can instead
focus on enjoying this nicely balanced, perfectly round case and its
long, gracefully curved lugs.
Speaking of lugs, they really are rather long, which makes the
42-millimeter case have more presence on the wrist. Aesthetically, they
do work brilliantly, though, as they make the dial appear to be smaller,
inching it towards a more traditional look, saving it from being yet
another large, bold, sports chronograph.