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Girard-Perregaux Richeville Ref. 2750 Chronograph Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Girard-Perregaux Richeville reference 2750 is a stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch dating to circa 2003 according to the auction source. It features a 36mm tonneau-form case with a case back secured by seven screws. The blue dial is styled with Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials, and an outer tachymeter scale, signed Girard-Perregaux and marked 'SWISS MADE'. The source records the movement as an automatic 45-jewel calibre 2280 numbered 00401, noting that it requires service. The case, dial, movement, strap, and stainless steel buckle are reported signed by the maker.

Girard-Perregaux Richeville Ref. 2750 chronograph wristwatch with blue dial
Girard-Perregaux Richeville Ref. 2750 chronograph wristwatch with blue dial — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Girard-Perregaux
Reference
2750
Catalogue / lot identifier
1073
Source-reported date
c. 2003
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
00401

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

Identity and Case Construction

The timepiece is catalogued as a Girard-Perregaux Richeville reference 2750 chronograph, described by the auctioneer as dating to circa 2003. The stainless steel case measures 36mm across in tonneau form, featuring two rectangular pushers and a fluted winding crown.

The auction catalogue records that the reverse features a 'case back secured by 7 screws'. While the reverse and internal components are not visible in available imagery, the case and its accompanying stainless steel buckle are both reported to be signed.

Evidence for this section
  • “Model: Richeville”
  • “Reference: 2750”
  • “Date: c. 2003”
  • “Case: Tonneau form, case back secured by 7 screws”
  • “Size: 36mm”
  • “Signed: Case, dial, movement, strap and buckle”
  • “Tonneau-shaped stainless steel case with two rectangular pushers and a fluted crown.”

Dial Display

Direct visual inspection shows a sunburst blue dial fitted with white Roman numeral hour markers, two sub-dials situated at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, and a white peripheral tachymetre track.

The dial is visibly signed 'Girard-Perregaux', marked 'automatic' below the maker name, and signed 'SWISS MADE' along the bottom margin.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: Blue”
  • “Sunburst blue dial with white Roman numeral hour markers, two sub-dials at 3 and 9 o'clock, and white tachymetre track.”
  • “Dial signed 'Girard-Perregaux', 'automatic', and 'SWISS MADE'.”

Calibre and Condition Notes

The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided photography. According to the auction description, the movement is a 'Cal. 2280, 45-jewel automatic, no. 00401', which is also reported signed.

The catalogue explicitly warns that the movement requires attention, noting '(movement in need of service, please refer to the condition report.)'. The lot included no additional accessories or paperwork, catalogued as 'Accompaniments: None'.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Cal. 2280, 45-jewel automatic, no. 00401 (movement in need of service, please refer to the condition report.)”
  • “Accompaniments: None”

Strap and Regulatory Restrictions

The watch is observed fitted to a dark reptile-grain leather strap with blue accent stitching. The auction catalogue specifies 'Strap/Bracelet: Regulated species' and notes that the strap is signed.

A formal disclaimer states that 'wristbands made of material of endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only', with Bonhams reserving the right to remove the strap prior to release or shipment.

Evidence for this section
  • “Strap/Bracelet: Regulated species”
  • “Dark reptile-grain leather strap with blue accent stitching.”
  • “***Please note that wristbands made of material of endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to property release or shipping.”

Open research questions

  • What specific amplitude, timing errors, or mechanical issues were detailed in the updated condition report regarding the movement service need?
  • Was the regulated species strap removed prior to release to the buyer, or did it remain with the lot under specific regional permits?
  • What base calibre and manufacturer finishing are present on Calibre 2280 under the seven-screw case back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Girard-Perregaux Richeville Ref. 2750 Chronograph Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ModelRicheville“Model: Richeville”
Reference2750“Reference: 2750”
MovementCal. 2280, 45-jewel automatic, no. 00401“Movement: Cal. 2280, 45-jewel automatic, no. 00401”
CaseTonneau form, case back secured by 7 screws“Case: Tonneau form, case back secured by 7 screws”
Size36mm“Size: 36mm”
DialBlue“Dial: Blue”
AccompanimentsNone“Accompaniments: None”
Strap ClassificationRegulated species“Strap/Bracelet: Regulated species”
Signed ComponentsCase, dial, movement, strap and buckle“Signed: Case, dial, movement, strap and buckle”
BuckleStainless steel buckle“Buckle/Clasp: Stainless steel buckle”

Visible details

  • Tonneau-shaped stainless steel case with two rectangular pushers and a fluted crown.
  • Sunburst blue dial with white Roman numeral hour markers, two sub-dials at 3 and 9 o'clock, and white tachymetre track.
  • Dark reptile-grain leather strap with blue accent stitching.
  • Dial signed 'Girard-Perregaux', 'automatic', and 'SWISS MADE'.

Research qualifications

  • Source notes the movement is in need of service.
  • Source indicates the regulated species strap was for display purposes only and may have been removed prior to release or shipping.
  • Case back and movement are not visible in the provided image; mechanisms and serials are source-reported.

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

Consulted source

Bonhams : GIRARD-PERREGAUX. A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH Richeville, Ref: 2750, c. 2003

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 8bc774dc3d

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