Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 9987

Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon 18K Box Papers Ref 9987

There are watches that are worn daily. And there are watches that are regarded as works of art. This Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon, reference 9987, belongs to the latter category — although it feels just as natural on the wrist as any timepiece can. What this Girard-Perregaux displays is not a dial. It is the movement itself: three arrow-shaped rose gold bridges, which have been the hallmark of the manufacture from La Chaux-de-Fonds since 1884, support the mainspring, gear train, and the minute tourbillon on a single axis, openly visible, handcrafted to the last detail. The tourbillon cage at 6 o'clock rotates evenly, 60 seconds per revolution, without ever tiring. The 18-carat rose gold case in the typical proportions of the Vintage 1945, 32 × 48 mm, slightly domed, with the curved lugs reminiscent of the elegant men's watches of the 1940s, discreetly holds this spectacle in shape. The watch is nearly unworn and is in exceptional condition. Delivered as a complete set: watch box including outer box, certificate of authenticity from November 2005, user manual, and Haute Horlogerie book. Highlights at a glance: - Case made of 18-carat rose gold - Three characteristic rose gold bridges on guilloché main plate - Caliber GP9600C — In-house automatic with minute tourbillon - Nearly unworn condition — case, glass, and strap flawless - Diameter: 32 × 48 mm - Reference: 9987 - Scope of delivery: watch box including outer box, certificate of authenticity from 11/2005, user manual, Haute Horlogerie book