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GIRARD-PERREGAUX Gyromatic with Textured Dial & 36000 High Beat Movement
This watch was SOLD on December 25, 2016 (Destination: Bryn Mawr, PA, U.S.A.).
![]() Year: 1965 - 1974 Accessories: none Crystal: acrylic Dial Width: 27 mmDial Height: 37 mm |
Movement: 17 jewels automatic, 36000 A/H Case: gold-plated steel Case Width: 32 mm without crown Case Height: 40 mm with lugs Serial Numbers on Back: 4453 VA Serial Numbers on Movement: 444-426 Band: PVC/Silicone Band Width: 17 mm Band Length: 6 in (measures up to 7.5 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made mid 1960s GIRARD-PERREGAUX Classic Manual-Wind Watch.
- All Original GIRARD-PERREGAUX Watch with REPLACED band
- FEATURES: Textured Dial with Black Trim, 36000 High Beat Movement, Day-Date
- GOLD-PLATED STEEL: case, bezel, crown & clasp
- STAINLESS STEEL: back
- PVC/Silicone: band (black)
- Notes on the DIAL: finish of black trim shows scattered imperfections (discoloration, change in texture)
- Notes on the CROWN: embossing has become somewhat faint
- Notes on the CLASP: partially tarnished
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This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!

This GIRARD-PERREGAUX Gyromatic features a textured dial with black trim, day-date calendar & 36000 high beat movement
GIRARD-PERREGAUX introduced its 36000 A/H movement in 1966, which allowed the sweep second hand to complete one sweep each second with 1/100 second precision.

EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *VERY GOOD condition (83-87%): The watch shows what might be considered normal wear by a careful owner who wore the watch regularly. Scratches are evident, but no nicks or dings. May have replacement parts. A sound, attractive presentation overall.
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): working perfectly, keeping good time & needs nothing.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System

gold-plated steel case
gold-plated steel bezel
textured gold dial with black trim
Notes on the DIAL: finish of black trim shows scattered imperfections (discoloration, change in texture)

gold-plated steel hands
crystal hour markers
gold-plated steel GIRARD-PERREGAUX acronym logo, painted black GIRARD-PERREGAUX name logo at 12 o'clock
painted black "GYROMATIC" & painted gold "SWISS" at 6 0'clock
partially faded painted gold grid

GIRARD-PERREGAUX gold-plated steel crown
Notes on the CROWN: embossing has become somewhat faint
original GIRARD-PERREGAUX acrylic crystal

REPLACEMENT PVC/silicone black band

GIRARD-PERREGAUX gold-plated steel clasp
Notes on the CLASP: partially tarnished

stainless steel case back

reverse case back embossed with GIRARD-PERREGAUX insignia, "STAINLESS STEEL BACK"


GIRARD-PERREGAUX introduced its 36000 A/H movement in 1966, which allowed the sweep second hand to complete one sweep each second with 1/100 second precision.
Swiss-made GIRARD-PERREGAUX 17 jewels 36000 A/H High Beat automatic movement - tested by our experienced technician