#110 • Girard Perregaux Observatory Chronometer w/B&P

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (live auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $40,000.00

Status: Sold

WW - Girard Perregaux Gyromatic Observatory Chronometer, automatic, 34mm x 40mm to lug tips, 18mm lug width, original 18K yellow gold screw back case, brown leather strap, original silvered dial with applied gold baton indices, inset date aperture at 3, 39J adj to 5 positions, s#12998, triple signed. Gross weight of assembled watch 27.4 dwt (42.5 g). Includes the original inner and outer boxes as well as the extremely rare original Observatory chronometer certificate, also included is the original strap and buckle preserved in the box. Truly one of the most well preserved examples of this Holy Grail watch for Girard Perregaux collectors. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, hardly any oxide to steelwork, light fine scratches to plates; excellent dial with light surface spotting and toning; fine gold hands with light surface spotting; polished case shows light wear, light dings to case sides and back; original signed crown shows hardly any wear; good plastic crystal. Inner and outer boxes show very little wear, small break to the corner of outer carboard box. Estimate: $6,000 - $10,000 JH-80325