- Girard Perregaux Watches Serial Numbers Pictures
- Girard Perregaux Watches Serial Numbers Lookup
- Girard Perregaux Watches Serial Numbers
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Because we are not an Authorized Dealer for Girard Perregaux, we can not advertise their watches as 'brand new'. For all intents and purposes, the watches we sell are USED, but are in immaculate - perfect - never sold condition. We specialize in discounting only the highest-grade 100% Authentic Swiss and German timepieces. Mechanical or automatic, Girard-Perregaux handcrafts swiss-made luxury watches with universal appeal. From bold architectural steel or super-light high-tech titanium, to the elegant classicism of gold and the radiant sparkle of brilliant-cut diamonds, our collections offer a fascinating material spectrum.
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Girard-Perregaux history
Since the foundation of Girard-Perregaux in 1791, it has been making high-end luxury timepieces. It was created by goldsmith Jean-François Bautte being the first watch manufacturing company at that time, creating each watch by hand, starting from the engineering process of the watch to the assembly and polishing of each watch. In 1852, Constant Girard, the watchmaker, founded the company in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, calling it “Girard & Cie Firm” and then in 1856, he married Marie Perregaux and called the company “Girard-Perregaux”. In 2011, Girard-Perregaux became a part of the Sowind group and became a subsidiary of Kering. A museum for Girard-Perregaux’s history and old models was announced in the Villa Marguerite, in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1999.
- In 1965, Girard-Perregaux created the world’s first mechanical movement at high frequency, the Gyromatic HF, with the balance beating at 36,000 vibrations/hour.
- In 1967, Girard-Perregaux was awarded the Centenary Award from the Astronomical Observatory de Neuchatel for its accomplishments in general and particularly, for the manufacture of Observatory Chronometer wristwatch which used the Gyromatic HF movement.
- In 1970, Girard-Perregaux created its first quartz wristwatch and the year after, it created another quartz wristwatch that can vibrate at 32,768 hertz, which became further the quartz watches’ frequency remaining the universal standard.
- In 2008, Girard-Perregaux could distinguish itself, creating prototypes of a constant-force escapement which was different from any other known escapements then while in 2013, Girard-Perregaux created the first watch housing the constant escapement.
Overview
Girard-Perregaux is considered a manufacturer of watch movements as well as bands and cases, being the watchmakers, engineers, polishers, decorators, etc., which allowed them to create luxuriously, high quality, high-end watches symbolizing prestige and craftsmanship.
Celebrities wearing Girard-Perregaux
Hugh Jackman was spotted sporting a Girard-Perregaux. He was previously known to wear a Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945. Also, Harry Connick, the singer, and actor wore a Girard-Perregaux Chronograph watch in his movie, P.S. I Love You, in 2007. Kobe Bryant, the NBA basketball star and Olympic gold medalist was also spotted wearing a Girard-Perregaux, in addition to, Alex Morgan, the USA soccer player, and gold medalist, and Pierce Brosnan, the James Bond star, who wore a Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945, wearing Girard-Perregaux watches in real life as well as his movies.
Most popular Girard-Perregaux models and collections
Among the high-end luxury watches Girard-Perregaux creates, the Tourbillon with three gold bridges is considered Girard-Perregaux’s emblematic model.
Tourbillon with three gold bridges
It was designed by Constant Girard in 1884 and the three bridges were re-designed into arrows, placing them in parallel to each other. It’s not only a symbol of functionality and technicality but also a symbol of design. It was awarded a gold medal at the Universal Exposition of Paris in 1889. It’s now produced in different versions with different watch complications.
Vintage 1945
Mother of Pearl Unisex Watch
It’s made of stainless steel with a durable sapphire crystal glass that’s scratch resistant. It also contains two bezels, one fixed bezel with small diamond crystals and a rotating inner bezel, featuring silver-toned hands with Arabic or diamond hour markers. This model also provides a world-time scale on the outer rim and a second-time-zone, for traveling purposes. It’s unisex, suitable for both men and women, and also, it’s waterproof (up to 50 meters).
Constant Escapement L.M. Men’s Watch
It’s made of polished titanium with black dial and black hands, protected by a scratch-free sapphire crystal glass for more durability. It has a power reserve of 144 hours, ideal for survivalists. it’s hand-wound, giving you this vintage feel. It’s also waterproof (up to 30 meters).
Girard Perregaux Watches Serial Numbers Pictures
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Girard-Perregaux price range
You can buy a Girard-Perregaux starting at around $2,000.
If you are ready to invest more you might have to spend more than $20,000 for your Girard-Perregaux.
Top Girard-Perregaux models over $10,000
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This page will enable you to track down the production year of your vintage watch.
If you want to know which year your vintage watch was produced?– Then take a closer look at ” Serial numbers by year”.
Girard Perregaux Watches Serial Numbers Lookup
While Omega keeps the serial number on the inside of the backcase Certina leaves the serial number visible on the out site of the watch back case accompanied with a reference. The two numbers serves the same pourposes as explained in the Omega chapter above-written. Though in the periode dating from 1958 to 1974 the reference number on Certina watch carried an encrypted message giving away, which calibre the watch was equipped with, which material the case was made from and which watch model you are dealing with.
Together with a reference number, the brand Omega placed their serial numbers on the inside of the backcase. One serial number indicates in which year or periode the watch was produced while the other number (the reference number) indicates which model or serie the specific watch belongs to.
In some cases, such as the watches produced by the brand Eterna, serial numbers were not used as markers to know the year of origin. Instead Eterna made sure we can date watches since their calibers were only used in short periods of time.
To put a date of production on your vintag Longines watch you have to locate the serial number which most often is found on the in- & out-site of the back case. When you have got the serial number then look it up in our Longines serial number matrix. While seaching for the serial number please remember to enjoy the sight of your Longines watch movement.
Girard Perregaux Watches Serial Numbers
The very early Tissot watches had the serial number engraved on the back site of the dial. Later on the serial numbers were made easier to locate. On most vintag Tissot watches you will be able to find the serial number engraved into the watch movement. While your are at it remember to note the calibre number of your watch it may come in handy some day.