Girard-Perregaux - Classique - Ei pohjahintaa - Miehet - 1950-1959

Girard-Perregaux Vintage Dress Watch Luxury Swiss brand- vintage dress watch model (Gold-Plated, Swiss Made) – Elegant 1950s Hand-Wound Classic

This refined Girard-Perregaux dress watch represents the timeless elegance that established the manufacture among Switzerland's premier watchmakers. Produced during the golden era of post-war Swiss watchmaking, it features a beautifully proportioned slim case, minimalist silver dial, applied gold baton markers, and a reliable in-house manual-winding movement. Girard-Perregaux has been producing fine watches since 1791 and is renowned for combining technical excellence with understated sophistication. Today, well-preserved vintage manual models such as this are increasingly appreciated by collectors seeking authentic mid-century Swiss craftsmanship.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Girard-Perregaux

Model: Vintage Dress Watch

Movement: Swiss Manual Wind, Girard-Perregaux signed, 17 Jewels

Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Production Era: Approximately late 1950s – early 1960s

Movement Number: 2009483

Case Number: 7427068

Case

Material: Gold-plated case with stainless steel snap-back

Diameter: Approx. 34 mm (excluding crown)

Thickness: Approx. 9 mm

Bezel: Polished gold-plated

Crystal: Domed acrylic crystal

Water Resistance: Not tested

Dial & Hands

Dial Colour: Original silver with beautiful natural vintage patina

Hour Markers: Applied gold baton indices with double marker at 12 o'clock

Date: No

Branding: Printed Girard-Perregaux logo

Hands: Original gold dauphine hands with central sweep seconds

Caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Attachment: Snap-on

Engravings:

Girard-Perregaux factory medallion
Swiss Made
Fond Acier Inoxydable
Plaqué Or Laminé 20 Microns
Strap & Buckle

Strap: New black leather strap (replacement)

Buckle: Gold-tone pin buckle

Notable Historical / Brand Context

Founded in 1791, Girard-Perregaux is one of Switzerland's oldest continuously operating manufactures. During the 1950s the company produced some of its finest dress watches, emphasizing elegant proportions and exceptional movement quality. Their understated design language has become highly collectible, offering timeless style that remains as sophisticated today as it was over sixty years ago.

Collector Appeal & Value Potential

Vintage Girard-Perregaux watches continue to gain recognition among collectors for their manufacture quality and elegant mid-century aesthetics. This example stands out thanks to its original signed movement, classic proportions, and exceptionally honest preservation. It is an excellent opportunity for collectors seeking an authentic Swiss dress watch with genuine vintage character rather than an over-restored example.

Condition Report

The watch is in beautiful antique condition, preserving its authentic mid-century appearance and original charm.

Original Girard-Perregaux signed 17-jewel manual movement running well.
Original silver dial with an attractive, even vintage patina.
Upon very close inspection, a few tiny age-related spots are visible on the dial. These are barely noticeable during normal viewing (approximately 99% of the time) and contribute to the watch's authentic antique character rather than detract from its overall presentation.
Gold-plated case remains in very attractive condition with only light, honest wear and minor plating loss consistent with age.
Domed acrylic crystal is clear with only light signs of careful use.
Fitted with a new high-quality black leather strap.
No known service history.
Delivery

Packaging: Carefully packed in a protective generic watch box.
Shipping: Registered and fully insured shipping from the European Union with professional protective packaging.