{"product_id":"girard-perregaux-tropical-dial","title":"Girard-Perregaux Tropical Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGirard-Perregaux Tropical Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGirard-Perregaux is one of the oldest and most traditional manufacturers in Switzerland, founded in 1791 in La Chaux-de-Fonds. This example from the early 1950s brings the calm charm of post-war dress watches to the wrist: a round 34 mm stainless steel case with characteristically curved \"fancy lugs,\" a champagne dial with applied Roman numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, and fine golden Dauphine hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInside ticks a hand-wound movement with 17 jewels, signed \"Girard-Perregaux, Fab. Suisse, Adjusted,\" with Incabloc shock protection and antimagnetic properties, which was a significant technical feature at the time of manufacture. The built-in GP emblem with the year 1791 on the inner case back confirms the authenticity of this honest witness of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOver the decades, the dial has developed a beautiful tropical patina that gives the watch its distinctive character: a warm, coppery hue with uneven shading, fine signs of aging, and natural speckling. Such tropical dials are highly valued among collectors because each piece is unique. The case shows fine signs of wear and slight corrosion on the edge. The black leather strap is not the original. A characterful vintage watch for collectors who appreciate honest patina and lived history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girard-Perregaux Antimagnetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Case number 494608\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142877\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. early 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 34 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel (Acier Inoxydable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather strap (not original)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girard-Perregaux hand-wound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne with tropical patina, applied Roman numerals at 12, 3, 6, 9 o'clock, dotted hour markers, golden Dauphine hands, central seconds hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage (not tested)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honest vintage condition. Dial with pronounced, characterful tropical patina, fine signs of aging, and uneven shading. Case with signs of wear and slight corrosion on the edge. Movement runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch without box and papers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Girard-Perregaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57108271759625,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/9238\/1705\/files\/girard-perregaux-tropical-dial-8721448.jpg?v=1780429799","url":"https:\/\/vintas.ch\/en\/products\/girard-perregaux-tropical-dial","provider":"VINTAS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}