Vinatge GIRARD PERREGAUX watch 18K gold TONNEAU 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 VINTAGE  GIRARD PERREGAUX WATCH measures 32mm  (37 mm including lugs). I had this watch fully serviced just prior to auction.It´s a HAND WOUNDED signed Girard Perregaux 17 jewels movement REF. 3000978 ADJUSTED. Elegant ORIGINAL dial signed “Girard Perregaux” below the 12. Gold chapters and hands. Solid 18k gold case ref#272789. Plastic crystal. It comes fitted with a new leather strap(not the original).