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Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard Perregaux Vintage Steel Chronograph Valjoux 72, Swiss 1960s
Girard Perregaux Vintage Steel Chronograph Valjoux 72, Swiss 1960s

Girard Perregaux Vintage Steel Chronograph Valjoux 72, Swiss 1960s

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Queens, NY

Provenance: From a Manhattan Collection. Vintage Girard Perregaux 3 Register Watch

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1960s Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Steel

Vintage Girard Perregaux 1960s 18K Yellow Gold 16mm Ladies Manual Wind Watch
Vintage Girard Perregaux 1960s 18K Yellow Gold 16mm Ladies Manual Wind Watch

Vintage Girard Perregaux 1960s 18K Yellow Gold 16mm Ladies Manual Wind Watch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Miami, FL

About Girard-Perregaux: Girard-Perregaux is one of the oldest and most continuously operating Swiss watch manufactures, founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1791, making it among the few ...

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1960s Contemporary Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m...

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1950s Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m...

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1950s Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard Perregaux Solid Gold Art Deco Style Lapel Watch, circa 1950s
Girard Perregaux Solid Gold Art Deco Style Lapel Watch, circa 1950s

Girard Perregaux Solid Gold Art Deco Style Lapel Watch, circa 1950s

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Lapel Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Girard Perregaux Vintage

Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin
Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin

Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Girard Perregaux Ladies Sweater Golf Filled Nurses Watch Brooch Pin.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Gold-filled

Girard Perregaux 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch
Girard Perregaux 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch

Girard Perregaux 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist / Reference 2674 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm "Lug Tip t...

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1950s Swiss Art Deco Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Girard Perregaux 14 Karat Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch
Vintage Girard Perregaux 14 Karat Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch

Vintage Girard Perregaux 14 Karat Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Girard Perregaux 14K Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch - Manual; Chronograph. 14K Yellow Gold (30 mm).

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20th Century Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard Perregaux Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Stainless Mens Automatic Watch
Girard Perregaux Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Stainless Mens Automatic Watch

Girard Perregaux Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Stainless Mens Automatic Watch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A classic Girard Perregaux wristwatch crafted in 14k gold and stainless steel.

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1950s Retro Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux 9034 With Gay Freres Bracelet Rare Watch ca' 1960's
Girard Perregaux 9034 With Gay Freres Bracelet Rare Watch ca' 1960's

Girard Perregaux 9034 With Gay Freres Bracelet Rare Watch ca' 1960's

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

A rare Girard Perregaux reference 9034 D, steel, sometimes known as the watch from the "Playboy" series, with golf ball/flag designs.

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1960s Swiss Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girard-Perregaux Richeville ref. 2710 BLUE DIAL 18k Bezel Mens Watch
Girard-Perregaux Richeville ref. 2710 BLUE DIAL 18k Bezel Mens Watch

Girard-Perregaux Richeville ref. 2710 BLUE DIAL 18k Bezel Mens Watch

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Vintage Girard-Perregaux Richeville Chrono Ref 2710 Limited Edition #608 Stunning Blue dial with Gold Numbers.

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1990s Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girard-Perregaux 18k Yellow Gold Power Reserve Men's Watch Ref 4920
Girard-Perregaux 18k Yellow Gold Power Reserve Men's Watch Ref 4920

Girard-Perregaux 18k Yellow Gold Power Reserve Men's Watch Ref 4920

Located in New York, NY

This Girard-Perregaux Power Reserve watch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a well-proportioned 38mm case.

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20th Century Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Tiny Girard Perregaux Solid Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Swiss Manual Wind
Ladies Tiny Girard Perregaux Solid Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Swiss Manual Wind

Ladies Tiny Girard Perregaux Solid Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Swiss Manual Wind

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Richmond, CA

A rare vintage Girard Perregaux ladies platinum and diamonds watch, dainty yet so full of bling, on cord band with metal hardware, with a locking safety clasp, for small 5.75" wrist.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Girard-Perregaux Chronograph Cal 285 Hand Wind Men's Watch Ref 22405
Vintage Girard-Perregaux Chronograph Cal 285 Hand Wind Men's Watch Ref 22405

Vintage Girard-Perregaux Chronograph Cal 285 Hand Wind Men's Watch Ref 22405

By Girard Perregaux

Located in New York, NY

This striking chronograph from Girard-Perregaux, referenced 22405 and fitted in the rare “Enversteel” steel case, houses the high-grade manual-wind Calibre 285 column-wheel movement—...

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20th Century Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

1990s Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Bracelet, Two-Tone, 7.36\"
1990s Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Bracelet, Two-Tone, 7.36\"

1990s Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Bracelet, Two-Tone, 7.36\"

By Bucherer

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Bucherer, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breguet, Cartier, Chopard, Girard-Perregaux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Oris, Panerai, Piaget, Rado, Roger Dubuis, TAG Heuer, Tissot, Tudor...

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1990s Swiss Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Necklace, 1980s/90s, 42.5 cm
Vintage Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Necklace, 1980s/90s, 42.5 cm

Vintage Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Necklace, 1980s/90s, 42.5 cm

By Bucherer

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Bucherer, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breguet, Cartier, Chopard, Girard-Perregaux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Oris, Panerai, Piaget, Rado, Roger Dubuis, TAG Heuer, Tissot, Tudor...

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1980s Swiss Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Recent Sales

Girard Perregaux Alarm 1475 Stainless Steel Manual Watch
Girard Perregaux Alarm 1475 Stainless Steel Manual Watch

Girard Perregaux Alarm 1475 Stainless Steel Manual Watch

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Gents Girard-Perregaux Alarm wristwatch in stainless steel on bracelet.

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1960s Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard-Perregaux Time-Date Chronograph Automatic Wrist Watch Vintage, 1999
Girard-Perregaux Time-Date Chronograph Automatic Wrist Watch Vintage, 1999

Girard-Perregaux Time-Date Chronograph Automatic Wrist Watch Vintage, 1999

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful collectors piece metal case chronograph wrist watch by Girard-Perregaux with time-date indication. OG number 21, building year 1999.

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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Brass, Steel

GIRARD-PERREGAUX Late Retro 14k Men's Wristwatch
GIRARD-PERREGAUX Late Retro 14k Men's Wristwatch

GIRARD-PERREGAUX Late Retro 14k Men's Wristwatch

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous Girard-Perregaux men's wristwatch from the late Retro (ca1950s) era!

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1950s Retro Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

14k Gold

Girard Perregaux Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch GP7000
Girard Perregaux Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch GP7000

Girard Perregaux Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch GP7000

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Girard Perregaux Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch GP7000 Model #GP7000 Serial #A6038 Movement #GP800114 Stainless Steel Case w/ Tachymeter Bezel 38 mm in Diameter ...

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1990s Swiss Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled
Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled

Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled

By Girard Perragaux

Located in London, GB

Originally a Girard Perregaux Watch Cased in a Yellow Metal Case which originates from 1970s Originally, this timepiece was gold-rolled, on a leather strap.

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1970s Swiss Art Deco Girard Perregaux Vintage

Vintage 9 carat yellow gold Mens Girard Perregaux 1950's Mechanical WristWatch
Vintage 9 carat yellow gold Mens Girard Perregaux 1950's Mechanical WristWatch

Vintage 9 carat yellow gold Mens Girard Perregaux 1950's Mechanical WristWatch

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

A vintage 14 carat yellow gold Girard Perregaux 1950's Mechanical WristWatch Men's wristwatch, made by GIRARD PERREGAUX, Switzerland, 14k gold case. punching Smooth back cover .

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Mid-20th Century Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard Perregaux Pocket Watch Elliptical Manual Wind Steel Cased Limited 1/550
Girard Perregaux Pocket Watch Elliptical Manual Wind Steel Cased Limited 1/550

Girard Perregaux Pocket Watch Elliptical Manual Wind Steel Cased Limited 1/550

By Girard Perragaux

Located in London, GB

Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: A Fine & Rare Elliptical Steel Cased Girard Perregaux Manual Wind Pocket Watch. Limited Edition - one of 550 Calib...

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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Steel

Girard Perregaux Ferrari Split 9020 Men's Watch in Titanium
Girard Perregaux Ferrari Split 9020 Men's Watch in Titanium

Girard Perregaux Ferrari Split 9020 Men's Watch in Titanium

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Miami, FL

Retail price 25500 USD. In excellent condition and recently serviced by a certified watchmaker. All components are factory original. Photos of actual watch. Watch number 2900 Move...

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1990s Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard Perregaux Women's 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch, Leather Band, 8592V
Girard Perregaux Women's 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch, Leather Band, 8592V

Girard Perregaux Women's 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch, Leather Band, 8592V

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Movement #263708 Case #8592V 18k Yellow Gold Tonneau Case 26 mm in Diameter (27 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 34 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 17 mm Thickness = 6 mm Gold Dial w/ Gold...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Girard Perregaux Diamond Gold Tear Drop Shape See through Pocket Watch Pendant
Girard Perregaux Diamond Gold Tear Drop Shape See through Pocket Watch Pendant

Girard Perregaux Diamond Gold Tear Drop Shape See through Pocket Watch Pendant

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Roma, IT

This beautiful jewel can be wore as a pendant and as a pocket watch. It's spectacular tear-drop case is transparent and allows the mechanism to be fully visible on both sides of the ...

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1950s Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel Overseas Wristwatch Ref 42042
Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel Overseas Wristwatch Ref 42042

Vacheron Constantin Stainless Steel Overseas Wristwatch Ref 42042

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Overseas Ref. 42042 Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronometer CASE screwed case, steel, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, 37mm MOVEMENT caliber Vacheron Constantin 1310, ba...

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1990s Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard Perragaux Ferrari N476/2000A, White Dial, Certified
Girard Perragaux Ferrari N476/2000A, White Dial, Certified

Girard Perragaux Ferrari N476/2000A, White Dial, Certified

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Miami, FL

Girard Perragaux Ferrari Reference #: N476/2000A. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel White 40 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFa...

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard-Perregaux Automatic Platinum Moonphase Watch 4829
Girard-Perregaux Automatic Platinum Moonphase Watch 4829

Girard-Perregaux Automatic Platinum Moonphase Watch 4829

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Dallas, TX

White dial stick and Roman numeral hour markers . Blue Girard Perregaux strap with Girard Perreguax buckle.

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20th Century Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard-Perregaux Lady's 18K Gold Bracelet Watch
Girard-Perregaux Lady's 18K Gold Bracelet Watch

Girard-Perregaux Lady's 18K Gold Bracelet Watch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Water Mill, NY

Girard-Perregaux 18k yellow gold lady's bracelet watch.

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1960s Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Girard Perregaux Ferrari Minute Repeater Split Second Chronograph Tourbillon
Girard Perregaux Ferrari Minute Repeater Split Second Chronograph Tourbillon

Girard Perregaux Ferrari Minute Repeater Split Second Chronograph Tourbillon

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Dallas, TX

Pre-owned with original Girard Perregaux certificate. It does come with a Girard Perregaux box but not the original one.

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20th Century Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard Perregaux Ferrari Minute Repeater Split Second Chronograph Tourbillon
Girard Perregaux Ferrari Minute Repeater Split Second Chronograph Tourbillon

Girard Perregaux Ferrari Minute Repeater Split Second Chronograph Tourbillon

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Dallas, TX

Pre-owned with original Girard Perregaux certificate. It does come with a Girard Perregaux box but not the original one.

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20th Century Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Girard Perregaux 18K Gold Ladies Bracelet  Watch
Girard Perregaux 18K Gold Ladies Bracelet  Watch

Girard Perregaux 18K Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Water Mill, NY

Midcentury Girard Perregaux 18K Ladies Bracelet Windup Watch in Good Working Condition

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1960s Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Gold

Girard Perregaux Lady's Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Girard Perregaux Lady's Gold Diamond Wristwatch

Girard Perregaux Lady's Gold Diamond Wristwatch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Miami, FL

Lady's 18k rose gold Girard Perregaux watch with diamonds featuring 6 single cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .10cts.

Category

20th Century American Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Girard Perregaux Chronograph Reference 1030 Two Tone
Girard Perregaux Chronograph Reference 1030 Two Tone

Girard Perregaux Chronograph Reference 1030 Two Tone

By Girard Perregaux

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Girard Perregaux 1990s Two-Tone Chronograph Watch, a harmonious blend of luxury and precision in a substantial 38mm size.

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1990s Swiss Modern Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

1950s Girard Perregaux Gyromatic 14K Gold Wristwatch
1950s Girard Perregaux Gyromatic 14K Gold Wristwatch

1950s Girard Perregaux Gyromatic 14K Gold Wristwatch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Hicksville, NY

This 1950s Retro Girard Perregaux Gyromatic 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wrist Watch has a classic look suitable for everyday wear.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Girard Perregaux Bridge Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Cufflinks
Girard Perregaux Bridge Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Cufflinks

Girard Perregaux Bridge Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Cufflinks

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose Gold Bridge Diamond Ruby Cufflinks by Girard Perregaux. With 64 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .32ct and 2 round rubies.

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20th Century Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Ferrari Testarossa Wristwatch
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Ferrari Testarossa Wristwatch

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Ferrari Testarossa Wristwatch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in New York, NY

Stainless steel Girard Perregaux Ferrari Testarossa 250 TR chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 8090, made in a limited series of 2000 examples for Ferrari in the late 1990s, self-winding mo...

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1990s Swiss Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girard-Perregaux Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2593
Girard-Perregaux Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2593

Girard-Perregaux Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2593

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Dallas, TX

Ivory colored dial with Arabic numerals; subseconds at 6 o'clock position.. Girard-Perregaux strap band and stainless steel buckle.

Category

20th Century Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Oval Pocket Watch
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Oval Pocket Watch

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Oval Pocket Watch

By Girard Perragaux

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

A Girard Perregaux Rare 1970s Oval Pocket Watch, made of Stainless Steel.

Category

1970s Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girard-Perregaux Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Skeleton Chronograph Wristwatch
Girard-Perregaux Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Skeleton Chronograph Wristwatch

Girard-Perregaux Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Skeleton Chronograph Wristwatch

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Dallas, TX

Brown croc strap band with 18k gold Girard-Perregaux buckle. Ref. 8046

Category

20th Century Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Girard Perregaux Calatrava Alarm Watch Manual Wind Gold Plated
Girard Perregaux Calatrava Alarm Watch Manual Wind Gold Plated

Girard Perregaux Calatrava Alarm Watch Manual Wind Gold Plated

By Girard Perregaux

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Girard Perregaux 1960s Gold plated Manual Wind Alarm Watch, a vintage timepiece that combines elegance with practicality.

Category

1960s Swiss Retro Girard Perregaux Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

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Girard Perregaux Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact girard perregaux vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect girard perregaux vintage among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a girard perregaux vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Girard Perregaux, Girard Perragaux and Cartier are consistently popular. A girard perregaux vintage can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a girard perregaux vintage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

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