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Girard-Perregaux Alarm wristwatch

Partially verified

This Girard-Perregaux alarm wristwatch, dating from the 1960s, features a gold-plated stainless steel case measuring 35 millimeters. The watch is distinguished by its alarm mechanism, which is set via a window on the champagne-colored dial rather than a central hand or rotating disc. The dial exhibits a brushed finish and retains its original hands, which contain black enamel and remnants of tritium lume. The case back is constructed from two pieces of stainless steel. The timepiece is presented on a two-piece handmade leather strap. According to the auction description, the crowns appear to be early replacements. The watch is described as keeping time, although its specific service history remains unknown. The overall aesthetic includes symmetrical lugs and a silver alarm wheel integrated into the dial display.

A front-facing view of the Girard-Perregaux alarm wristwatch, showing the brushed champagne dial, the alarm window above the six o'clock marker, and the twin crowns.
A front-facing view of the Girard-Perregaux alarm wristwatch, showing the brushed champagne dial, the alarm window above the six o'clock marker, and the twin crowns. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · Alarm wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Girard-Perregaux
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
GRDPRALM-3
Source-reported date
1960s
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Crown Configuration

The timepiece is housed in a gold-plated stainless steel case measuring 35 millimeters in diameter. The construction features thick, symmetrical lugs that exhibit light signs of previous wear and minimal evidence of past polishing. The rear of the watch is composed of a two-part stainless steel case back, which is reported to be in excellent condition, notwithstanding minor wear.

The functionality of the watch is controlled via two crowns located on the case side.

Evidence for this section
  • “The excellent gold-plated case featured strong dimensions throughout with thick and symmetrical lugs that show only light signs of use and nominal evidence of prior polishing.”
  • “The two-part stainless steel case back is in excellent condition with some minor wear present.”
  • “The matching crowns appear to be early replacements and match the aesthetic of the watch perfectly.”

Dial and Alarm Mechanism

The dial is finished in a brushed champagne tone and remains in its original condition, showing nominal signs of age. A central feature of this watch is the alarm function, which operates through a unique window integrated into the dial at the bottom section, rather than utilizing a center-mounted alarm hand. A silver alarm wheel is visible within this window to facilitate setting the alarm time.

The indices are applied, and the original hands are filled with black enamel. While most of the tritium lume plots on the dial have been removed, the original hands retain their lume and enamel filling without degradation.

Evidence for this section
  • “The original virtually brushed champagne dial is in wonderful vintage condition, showing no damage and only nominal elements of age.”
  • “The silver alarm wheel is in excellent condition as well.”
  • “the alarm function is housed in a beautifully constructed window that allows for a user-friendly setting function”

Condition and Accessories

The watch is sold without any accompanying box or papers. It is currently fitted with a two-piece handmade leather strap. The auction description states that the movement is keeping time, though it explicitly notes that the service history is unknown to the vendor.

No further historical documentation or service records are provided for this lot.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap.”
  • “The watch is keeping time perfectly, but the service history is unknown.”
  • “A movement service can be purchased upon request.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific caliber movement utilized within this alarm watch?
  • Is there a model reference number internally inscribed on the case back or movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Girard-Perregaux Alarm wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGirard-Perregaux“Brand Girard Perregaux”
Date1960s“1960s Girard Perregaux Alarm Gold-Plated”
Case materialGold-Plated Stainless Steel“Material Gold-Plated Stainless Steel”
Diameter35 mm“Millimeters 35”
Dial colorChampagne“Dial Champagne”
CrownsReplacements“The matching crowns appear to be early replacements”
Movement serviceUnknown“The watch is keeping time perfectly, but the service history is unknown.”

Visible details

  • The alarm setting window is positioned above the six o'clock index.
  • The watch case is gold-plated stainless steel with prominent lugs.
  • The champagne dial features applied markers with black central strips.
  • Two crowns are located on the right side of the case.

Research qualifications

  • The service history of the movement is unknown.
  • The crowns appear to be early replacements rather than original components.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت زنگ‌دار ژیرار پرگو با روکش طلا، دهه ۱۹۶۰

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 589a6df79c

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