ANTIQUE GIRARD PERREGAUX POCKET WATCH ART NOUVEAU CASE

 In 1825, Constant Girard and his mother Numa, founded the watch manufacturing firm of Girard & Cie. in la Chaux-de-Fonds. Two years later, Constant Girard married Marie Perregaux, the daughter of a local watchmaker. In 1856, the name of the company was changed to Girard-Perregaux. Very technically minded and a perfectionist, he devised fine time-measurement instruments for his customers and design increasingly sophisticated, meticulously fashion movements. His years of experimentation culminated in the three bridges construction.
Its masterpiece quality was further attested by a variety of prices and distinctions, including a pair of Gold Medals at the Paris exhibitions of 1867 and 1889.
After Girard-Perregaux died, on June 18, 1903, his son Constant Girard-Gallet followed with great success .

This men´s ANTIQUE 1900 GIRARD PERREGAUX OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH measures 48 mm  (68 mm including crown). I had this watch fully

serviced just prior to auction.It´s a HAND WOUNDED GP 15 jewels signed  movement.Elegant original enamel dial signed “Girard Perregaux” below the 12.There´s one hairline next to the 4.The nickle chrome case is in GREAT PLUS condition and signed for Girard Perregaux as well REF.996216. Elegant Art Nouveau drivers scene on the case.The winding crown is in good condition and operating smoothly.