Girard-Perregaux - Calatrava - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - Άνδρες - 1960-1969

Girard-Perregaux Calatrava – Vintage Swiss Automatic Luxury Watch – 39 Jewels – Stainless Steel – 34 mm

Elegant Mid-Century Swiss Watchmaking from One of Switzerland’s Most Prestigious Manufactures

Offered for auction is a refined and highly collectible Girard-Perregaux Calatrava, a beautiful example of understated Swiss luxury watchmaking from the golden era of mechanical horology.

Featuring a clean silver dial with attractive natural age patina, elegant applied markers, and a high-grade 39 jewels automatic movement, this timepiece perfectly reflects the timeless dress-watch aesthetic that made mid-century Swiss watches so desirable among collectors today.

Technical Details

Brand: Girard-Perregaux
Model: Calatrava

Movement: Swiss automatic Girard-Perregaux movement
Jewels: 39 jewels
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds

Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Diameter: 34 mm

Crystal: Acryl crystal

Dial: Silver dial with beautiful vintage age patina and applied gold-tone indexes

Case Back: Stainless steel

Water Resistance: Untested for water

Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits up to approx. 21 cm

Condition: Grade B – signs of use according to age and normal vintage wear

Accessories: Generic box

The watch features a highly elegant and balanced Calatrava-inspired case design with slim lugs and classic proportions that sit beautifully on the wrist. The silver dial has developed a soft and authentic vintage patina over the decades, giving the watch warmth and character impossible to reproduce artificially.

Its applied gold-tone indexes and dauphine-style hands create a refined contrast against the aged silver surface, while the automatic 39 jewels Girard-Perregaux movement represents the brand’s commitment to precision and high-end mechanical craftsmanship.

The overall aesthetic is pure mid-century Swiss elegance — clean, timeless, and effortlessly sophisticated.

Story & Heritage

Founded in 1791, Girard-Perregaux is one of the oldest and most respected Swiss luxury watch manufactures, celebrated for producing highly refined in-house movements and elegant timepieces for collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Girard-Perregaux created some of the finest dress watches of the era, focusing on precision automatic calibers combined with minimalist and perfectly proportioned designs. Watches such as this Calatrava-style model embodied the philosophy of discreet luxury — refined enough for formal occasions yet versatile enough for everyday wear.

The use of a high-grade 39 jewels movement was particularly impressive for the period, showcasing Girard-Perregaux’s dedication to technical excellence and long-term reliability.

Today, vintage Girard-Perregaux watches are increasingly appreciated by collectors seeking authentic Swiss manufacture quality and elegant timeless design outside the more mainstream luxury brands.

A beautiful and honest vintage Swiss luxury watch with true mid-century elegance, attractive natural patina, and an excellent high-jewel automatic movement from one of Switzerland’s historic manufactures.

The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped insured.

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Internal Reference Number - ITA 46