N. 105008096

Venduto
Girard-Perregaux - Marriage watch  No reserve price - Senza prezzo di riserva - Uomo - 1940
Offerta finale
€ 209
Senza prezzo di riserva
4 settimane fa

Girard-Perregaux - Marriage watch No reserve price - Senza prezzo di riserva - Uomo - 1940

Please note: this is a customised watch, meaning it may include components that differ from the original factory specifications. Customisation can vary widely, so we highlight the following possibilities for full transparency: Aftermarket parts The watch may include third-party components (such as bezels, dials, hands, crystals or gem settings) that are not produced by the brand owner. These parts are often added for aesthetic reasons, but are not considered original by the manufacturer. Original parts from other models Some components (e.g. dials or bracelets) may have been sourced from other genuine watches by the same brand. While these parts are authentic, they were not originally fitted to this particular model or reference, which may affect collectability or eligibility for manufacturer service. Non-original parts In some cases, customised watches may include parts that are neither original nor manufactured by the brand. These components can affect the watch’s value. We ask sellers to clearly mention such elements in their object description. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the photos and description before placing a bid. Keep in mind: customised watches may not be eligible for official service or warranty from the brand. All bids should be placed with full awareness of the customisation status described above. Dear Bidder   For your  attention please be aware you are bidding on a 'Marriage watch' , This is composed of a pocket watch movement and a NEW custom made or pocket watch case converted into a wristwatch.  Please consider this before bidding so as to avoid any misunderstanding.              Thank you. 1940 x-ray Golden Shell Pocket Watch By Girard Perregaux Enables you you to beat the time of your competition. A conversation piece and marvel back in 1940. Produced by Girard Perregaux, lubricated by Shell. It was brilliant, or was it? The watch is beautiful, don’t get that wrong. Oiling a watch with motor oil on the other hand, not so much. a modest 7 jewels, with plates that were supposed to look like the outline of an oil rig. The pocket watches were lubricated with Shell Oil… But That Didn't work, so the story goes. the watches were returned to Girard perregaux, cleaned and lubricated with proper watch oils, and then distributed in any way to American Shell Gasoline and Oil dealers as an advertising gimmick. Shell had 30,000 of these jeweled wonders made by Switzerland’s famous watchmakers, Girard-Perregaux. All 30,000 are lubricated, not with $16 per quart watch oil, but with tough-bodied 25 cent per quart Golden Shell Motor Oil. Any Shell dealer will be glad to let you see one. Description: Model: 1940 x-ray Golden Shell Pocket Watch By Girard Perregaux ( pocket watch conversion) - Case material: All Steinless Steel, Skeleton tyupe, original with new lugs, size 44mm exclude crown , - Case condition: Near mint, signed back - Dial: original skeleton - Movement fresh serviced with profesional watchmaker, signed Girard Perregaux - Shell - Glass: new plexi up, down original - Crown: original - Strap: new red, Genuine Leather 20mm - Bonus: travel watch box Packageing and Shipping: Naturally, this item will be carefully packaged and shipped registered (insured): - Include EÚ with GLS ( 3 - 5 work day ) - Worldwide with SLOVAK POST MAIL ( 7 - 10 work day)

N. 105008096

Venduto
Girard-Perregaux - Marriage watch  No reserve price - Senza prezzo di riserva - Uomo - 1940

Girard-Perregaux - Marriage watch No reserve price - Senza prezzo di riserva - Uomo - 1940

Please note: this is a customised watch, meaning it may include components that differ from the original factory specifications. Customisation can vary widely, so we highlight the following possibilities for full transparency:
Aftermarket parts
The watch may include third-party components (such as bezels, dials, hands, crystals or gem settings) that are not produced by the brand owner. These parts are often added for aesthetic reasons, but are not considered original by the manufacturer.
Original parts from other models
Some components (e.g. dials or bracelets) may have been sourced from other genuine watches by the same brand. While these parts are authentic, they were not originally fitted to this particular model or reference, which may affect collectability or eligibility for manufacturer service.
Non-original parts
In some cases, customised watches may include parts that are neither original nor manufactured by the brand. These components can affect the watch’s value. We ask sellers to clearly mention such elements in their object description. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the photos and description before placing a bid.
Keep in mind: customised watches may not be eligible for official service or warranty from the brand. All bids should be placed with full awareness of the customisation status described above.


Dear Bidder
  For your  attention please be aware you are bidding on a 'Marriage watch' , This is composed of a pocket watch movement and a NEW custom made or pocket watch case converted into a wristwatch. 
Please consider this before bidding so as to avoid any misunderstanding.             
Thank you.





1940 x-ray Golden Shell Pocket Watch By Girard Perregaux

Enables you you to beat the time of your competition. A conversation piece and marvel back in 1940. Produced by Girard Perregaux, lubricated by Shell. It was brilliant, or was it? The watch is beautiful, don’t get that wrong. Oiling a watch with motor oil on the other hand, not so much.
a modest 7 jewels, with plates that were supposed to look like the outline of an oil rig. The pocket watches were lubricated with Shell Oil… But That Didn't work, so the story goes. the watches were returned to Girard perregaux, cleaned and lubricated with proper watch oils, and then distributed in any way to American Shell Gasoline and Oil dealers as an advertising gimmick.

Shell had 30,000 of these jeweled wonders made by Switzerland’s famous watchmakers, Girard-Perregaux. All 30,000 are lubricated, not with $16 per quart watch oil, but with tough-bodied 25 cent per quart Golden Shell Motor Oil. Any Shell dealer will be glad to let you see one.

Description:

Model: 1940 x-ray Golden Shell Pocket Watch By Girard Perregaux ( pocket watch conversion)


- Case material: All Steinless Steel, Skeleton tyupe, original with new lugs, size 44mm exclude crown ,

- Case condition: Near mint, signed back

- Dial: original skeleton

- Movement fresh serviced with profesional watchmaker, signed Girard Perregaux - Shell

- Glass: new plexi up, down original

- Crown: original

- Strap: new red, Genuine Leather 20mm

- Bonus: travel watch box

Packageing and Shipping:
Naturally, this item will be carefully packaged and shipped registered (insured):
- Include EÚ with GLS ( 3 - 5 work day )
- Worldwide with SLOVAK POST MAIL ( 7 - 10 work day)

Offerta finale
€ 209
Senza prezzo di riserva
Mauro Atienza
Esperto
Stima  € 500 - € 600

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