Girard Perregaux Gyromatic

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Alpha

·Jun 21, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

Parting with my 17 jewel G.P. from the 50's/60's.
Stainless steel case in excellent untouched condition measures 33mm in diameter excluding original crown. Screw case back with no issues.
Service history is unknown but keeps excellent time. As you can see from the images a patina has started to form on the dial. Comes on black leather strap.
£270, 320eu, $420. Payment by bt preferred. Free shipping in the UK with most other locations at cost.
Any questions please message me.

 

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Alpha

·Jun 26, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

Trade possible with cash either way 👍

 

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adam78

·Jun 26, 2013

Very nice...I really think it's more like '50s in style though, and appears to be a radium dial.

Here is mine for comparison:

 

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Alpha

·Jun 26, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

Thanks Adam,

I have to admit to going around in circles attempting to date this piece, unfortunately GP were unable to help. As you say the dial does look radium and I would bow to your knowledge as to age. I think what attracted me to it initially were those fine sharp lugs.

 

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ulackfocus

·Jun 26, 2013

Alpha

I have to admit to going around in circles attempting to date this piece, unfortunately GP were unable to help.

GP is not the same company now as it was back then.

 

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MMMD

·Jun 26, 2013

U ulackfocus

GP is not the same company now as it was back then.

You can almost fill in the blank with that statement. 😉

 

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Alpha

·Jun 26, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

Have to say GP were helpful but although they do have some original records, surprise surprise not what I was after.

 

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cicindela

·Jun 26, 2013·Steve @ ΩF

U ulackfocus

GP is not the same company now as it was back then.

There's a loaded statement 🙄

 

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AuBuyer

·Jun 26, 2013

I don't think any of us are what we were.....back then. 😉

 

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Alpha

·Jun 26, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

AuBuyer

I don't think any of us are what we were.....back then. 😉

What are trying to insinuate ? Still as daft as I always was 🤩

 

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SpikiSpikester

·Jun 26, 2013·@ ΩF

Many of us improve with age 😗

 

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Alpha

·Jun 26, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

SpikiSpikester

Many of us improve with age 😗

At least I haven't deteriorated, well that's my opinion and no I don't want to hear what others think 😉
Now where do I hide this large shovel ?

 

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tomvox1

·Jun 26, 2013

adam78

Very nice...I really think it's more like '50s in style though, and appears to be a radium dial.

Here is mine for comparison:

For sure I agree, Adam. Maybe early 1960s at the latest. The seller's lovely example also still has the pure Schild movement (adjusted too!), whereas by the mid 1960s GP were using an "in house" movement derived from AS and shared among several watch brands (Zodiac, Eberhard, Doxa & Favre-Leuba): http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?13&ranfft&0&2uswk&Girard-Perregaux_32_29
Best & GLWTS of that sweet Gyromatic,
T.

 

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Alpha

·Jun 27, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

T. my thanks for your information and kind sentiments 👍

 

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AuBuyer

·Jun 27, 2013

Alpha

What are trying to insinuate ? Still as daft as I always was 🤩

Still crazy....after all these years....like most of us. If I had kept some of those brain cells and some of those watches....!!!

 

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Alpha

·Jun 27, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

AuBuyer

Still crazy....after all these years....like most of us. If I had kept some of those brain cells and some of those watches....!!!

Help I feel a song coming on - Paul Simon ???

 

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Alpha

·Jun 29, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

How about a 24 hour sweetener ?
Sold in the next twenty four hours and i'll include free of charge this very tidy Seiko quartz, new cell fitted and no issues.

 

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Alpha

·Jun 29, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

Not sweet enough?

 

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Alpha

·Jun 30, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

Freebie offer still stands.

 

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·Jul 3, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

Extra still applies, try an offer, got to start moving things along.