$7,995
Pre-Owned Girard Perregaux 30mm “Vintage 1945” Silver Dial, Brown Alligator Strap, Ref. 2599
From 1999 to 2004, Girard Perregaux released an impressive diversity of dials and metal cases for the Vintage 45 Chrono Ref. 2599. This model displays the 1151 silver dial with Arabic numerals, and an arched 30mm x 31mm 18k yellow gold case making this watch an extremely comfortable wear. The dial rich features are harmonious, very well made, and blend round with rectangular extremely well. The subdials are inset to their rectangular frame which add a great level of depth and style. Powered by a self winding Cal GP 3080, which is made by Girard Perregaux offers 36 hours of power reserve. Attached is a brown alligator leather strap, which pairs perfectly with the 18k yellow gold, and wears comfortably. The Vintage 45 Chrono is a watch deserving of greater attention, with so many aesthetical and mechanical assets that it may well be rated above many other competitors of its category, and has something very special, an undisputable Vintage charm in a modern watch, the best of both worlds. Note: New genuine Girard Perregaux strap added prior to listing.
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| Band Color | Brown |
|---|---|
| Band Material | Leather |
| Box and Papers | Box and Papers |
| Brand | Girard-Perregaux |
| Caliber | Cal GP 3080 |
| Case Material | 18k Yellow Gold |
| Case Size | 30mm |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Complication | Chronograph |
| Crystal Material | Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Silver |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Size | < 30mm |
| Warranty | 1-Year Watchworks Guarantee |
| Item ID | 0005316 |
|---|---|
| Model # | 2599 |
| Model Name | Vintage 1945 |
Founded in 1791, Girard-Perregaux is one of the oldest fine watchmaking manufactures still in operation in Switzerland today, remaining one of the rare watchmakers to retain manufacture status for over two centuries by mastering all the required horological skills in house. Best known for the historic Tourbillon with three gold bridges, awarded a gold medal at the Paris International Exposition in 1889.
It was Jean-Francois Bautte, watchmaker and goldsmith, who created a manufacturing company in Geneva that brought together all the watchmaking resources of the time. This process included the engineering of the watch all the way to the final assembly and polishing of each timepiece. It wasn’t until 1852 when the watchmaker by the name Constant Girard founded his own company Girard & Cie in Switzerland and then two years later, married Marie Perregaux, resulting in the merging and founding of Girard-Perregaux Manufacture in 1856.
Today, Girard-Perregaux holds 80 patents in the watchmaking domain and is the creator of many innovative concepts in the industry. Since the 1980s Girard-Perregaux has been apart of the Sowind Group, which is a subsidiary of the French luxury group Kering, and now partners with the luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin.
