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Wristwatch · World Time Chronograph

Girard-Perregaux World Time Chronograph Ref. 49805

Partially verified

This Girard-Perregaux World Time Chronograph, reference 49805, is an 18K pink gold self-winding wristwatch. The timepiece features a bicolor white and black dial with applied luminous pink gold indexes, a white gold Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock, and three subsidiary dials for seconds, 12-hour, and 30-minute registers. It includes an outer revolving disc displaying 24 world locations and a separate 24-hour ring for day and night indication, with a date aperture positioned between 1 and 2 o'clock. The watch is powered by a caliber 3387 movement, decorated with fausses cotes and oeil de perdrix, and houses a 21K gold rotor. Housed in a 43 mm case with a transparent back, it is completed by an 18K pink gold deployant clasp. The piece was sold in October 2008 and is accompanied by its original box, manual, and documentation.

Front view of the Girard-Perregaux World Time Chronograph in 18K pink gold with a brown leather strap.
Front view of the Girard-Perregaux World Time Chronograph in 18K pink gold with a brown leather strap. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · World Time Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Girard-Perregaux
Reference
49805
Catalogue / lot identifier
249
Source-reported date
2008
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
811

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 Dial Construction

The watch is presented in a three-body 18K pink gold case, finished with both polished and brushed surfaces. The case measures 43 mm in diameter and 13.5 mm in thickness, utilizing sapphire crystals on both the front and the transparent case back, which is secured by six screws. Design features include a rounded bezel and concave lugs. The watch is operated via two crowns: the crown at 9 o'clock serves to rotate the city disc, while the crown at 3 o'clock manages time setting and the adjustment of the day/night function.

The dial is designed in a bicolor white and black scheme, incorporating applied luminous pink gold indexes and a white gold Arabic 12. Chronograph utility is provided through subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 12-hour, and 30-minute registration. The world time functionality is facilitated by an outermost revolving disc marked with 24 world locations, paired with an inner white and black ring featuring painted Arabic numerals for a 24-hour display. Luminous pink gold feuille hands indicate the time.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 6 screws, rounded bezel, concave lugs”
  • “Bicolor white and black with applied luminous round pink gold indexes”
  • “outermost revolving disc bearing names of 24 world locations”

Movement and Escapement

The timepiece is powered by the Girard-Perregaux caliber 3387, a self-winding mechanical movement. The caliber is rhodium-plated and features decoration in the style of fausses cotes and oeil de perdrix. It is equipped with 63 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement. Additional features of the movement include a monometallic balance, a shock absorber system, and a self-compensating flat balance spring.

To ensure operational efficiency, the movement includes a hack mechanism and an 18K pink gold deployant clasp is paired with the case. Energy is delivered via a 21K gold rotor. The movement, alongside the dial and case, is signed by the manufacturer.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. 3387, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes and oeil de perdrix decoration, 63 jewels, straightline lever escapement”
  • “21K gold rotor, hack mechanism”

Provenance and Documentation

This specific watch, identified by the serial number 811, was sold in October 2008.

The grading assessment provided by the auction house classifies the dial and movement as 'As new', while the case is assigned a grade indicating it is in very good condition with slight scratching. All components, including the hands, are noted as original.

Evidence for this section
  • “Sold in October 2008.”
  • “Accompanied by the original fitted box, user manual and guarantee (now void).”
  • “Dial: 1-01 As new”

Open research questions

  • Is the current leather strap original to the 2008 sale or a replacement?
  • Does the serial number 811 align with the total production range for the reference 49805 series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Girard-Perregaux World Time Chronograph Ref. 49805
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGirard-Perregaux“Girard-Perregaux”
Reference49805“Ref. 49805”
Case Diameter43 mm“DIAM. 43 mm.”
MovementCaliber 3387“Cal. 3387”
Jewel Count63“63 jewels”
Case Material18K pink gold“18K pink gold wristwatch”
Rotor Material21K gold“21K gold rotor”
Sale DateOctober 2008“Sold in October 2008.”

Visible details

  • Case features two crowns, one at 9 o'clock and one at 3 o'clock
  • Dial includes applied luminous pink gold indices
  • Case features a transparent back secured by 6 screws
  • Hands are of a luminous pink gold feuille style

Research qualifications

  • The guarantee accompanying the watch is stated as void
  • Condition grade for the case is reported as slightly scratched

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

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