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"Golden Brown, texture like sun.." or: Funky 70ies Girard Perregaux

  1. mr_yossarian May 29, 2017

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    I just bought this Girard Perregaux because..I instantly loved it's look, it has been barely worn( aka almost NOS) the sunburst finish is great, just as the dial. And the price was...being spoiled from Speedies, just close to a 1039 clasp... It came with the original box ( the one in the pictures is my glasses box )and it's cute paper hang tag that states: caliber 640. Didn't get to open it yet but will let my watchmaker do it, pavanis caseopener didn't quite fit :)

    I tried to find information on vintage Girards but there are so few sources, it seems to be a quite good movement and the overall finish is nothing short of old seamasters quality.

    I couldn't even determine the exact period ( altough 70ies by the design is easy to guess.). Does anyone of you happen to have sources or general info on these watches?
    Why are the Girards lacking presence and appreciation, this piece is just gorgeous, hence it's hard to understand why they are not more expensive or discussed.

    Okay, pictures or it's not real. The strap doesn't fit too well, I just put it on to see how it wears. input is appreciated.
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    Reference Number is 9313 GF
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    Next to a Speedy for size comparison. Please ignore the hairy parts.
     
  2. neilfrancis May 29, 2017

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    That is lovely! I have often wondered why they don't get more attention myself... they are pretty good watches, aren't they? I think a funky brown lizard or python strap is called for here. Nice find. Congratulations.
     
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  3. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus May 29, 2017

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    Very nice watch indeed. Amazing condition! :thumbsup: It probably wouldn't look good on me personally but still distinctive aesthetics.
     
  4. mr_yossarian May 29, 2017

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    Worst case: it fits my wifes wrist perfect :) I'll wear it to see how it feels, it just needs a matching strap. And it's really cool, I actually never wear gold but I'll give this one a try.
     
  5. mr_yossarian May 29, 2017

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    Definatly. I can't stop looking at it, the dial has a fantastic sparkel in daylight. Lizard or maybe even some sort of brown suede might fit excellent.
     
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  6. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus May 29, 2017

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    I like the current strap as it fairly well matches the dial's base color, and the stitches seem to fit with the dial's detail.
     
  7. jaguar11 May 29, 2017

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    Nice to buy something simply because you like the look of it!!!!! It does look very cool I must say and it is oozing 70's cool. Enjoy!!!
     
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  8. ICONO May 29, 2017

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    Beautiful watches…super quality, & stunning production values

    Girard Perregaux made / makes some terrific timepieces

    Just given this 38mm GP Auto 7000, to Mrs ICONO for her Birthday……… She loves it


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  9. SeanO May 29, 2017

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    a rally strap would probably slot right onto that and knock your socks off.
     
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  10. ahartfie The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flock May 30, 2017

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    Love it! Chunky, funky, and gorgeous!
     
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  11. mr_yossarian May 30, 2017

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    Rally might be the answer!
     
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  12. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus May 30, 2017

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    FUNK
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  13. BlackTalon This Space for Rent May 30, 2017

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    Ok, I don't really know about the watch, but in high school a friend who was from England introduced me to the Stranglers, and I would often play them as the sun rose after a good night out drinking while the guys down the hall 'zeppelined out' :cool:


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  14. dougiedude Carpe horologium! May 30, 2017

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    Great find!

    It really is quite gorgeous. I'm not a gold wearer, either, but yours with the brown dial, sunburst case finish, and incredible condition certainly makes it a keeper in my book :thumbsup: !

    I just took delivery of my first GP as well, and I'd also like to know, too, but there doesn't appear to be any place on the interwebs for a serial number look-up.

    One GP owner said recently that you can send an inquiry to GP with the SN and get some information that way...

    And, coincidentally, I just got a python strap that I installed on my GP when they arrived simultaneously this morning:

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  15. mr_yossarian May 31, 2017

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    ..it was in fact the first (thing) song that crossed my mind when I saw the watch :) Yes, I like The Stranglers too, especially that song.
     
  16. mr_yossarian May 31, 2017

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    Good idea. As soon as I can get the serial I will contact GP, worth a try.
     
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  17. NT931 May 31, 2017

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    Love that strap! Where did you buy it from, BTW?
     
  18. dougiedude Carpe horologium! May 31, 2017

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    They're made by KelaranUSA out of Florida; the 'bay is where I got this one.

    This company was 'The Squirrel's ( @ulackfocus ) :( favorite source for straps... prices are amazingly low for what you get...
     
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  19. mr_yossarian Jun 3, 2017

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    Who said Rally strap??

    Just received this GLC Strap today, made out of old Porsche 928 seat leather, actually ment to dress my Speedy, but Jesus, this is a match! Might need a second on if I can get another. Enjoy.
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  20. SeanO Jun 3, 2017

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    BAM!!!
     
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