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Girard-Perregaux ww.tc World Time Chronograph Ref. 4980

Partially verified

This Girard-Perregaux ww.tc World Time Chronograph, reference 4980, is an 18K white gold self-winding gentleman's wristwatch produced circa 2000. The watch features a square button chronograph, multiple registers, and a date display. Housed in a three-body, polished 18K white gold case with a transparent, screw-down exhibition back, the timepiece utilizes a sapphire crystal. The black dial includes applied white gold Arabic numerals and luminous dot markers. Functionality includes a revolving ring indicating day/night hours and a peripheral rotating disc displaying the names of 24 world cities. The movement, a caliber 3387, is rhodium-plated and features 63 jewels, a 21K gold rotor, and decoration in the form of fausses cotes and oeil-de-perdrix. The watch comes with an 18K white gold Girard-Perregaux buckle, and the dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer.

The Girard-Perregaux ww.tc World Time Chronograph shown from the dial side, featuring the revolving city ring and day/night indicator.
The Girard-Perregaux ww.tc World Time Chronograph shown from the dial side, featuring the revolving city ring and day/night indicator. — 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
4980
Catalogue / lot identifier
52
Source-reported date
circa 2000
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 Dial

The watch is encased in a three-body 18K white gold structure, characterized by a rounded bezel and concave lugs. It features a transparent case back secured by screws and is topped with a sapphire crystal. The dial is black and incorporates applied white gold Arabic numerals along with luminous dot markers.

Functionally, the dial is equipped with auxiliary registers for seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute intervals, and a date aperture positioned between 2 and 3 o'clock. A white and red revolving ring displays day and night hours, complemented by an outer revolving disc listing 24 global cities. Timekeeping is facilitated by luminous 'Feuille' style hands, while a steel arrow hand tracks the chronograph.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with screws, rounded bezel, concave lugs, sapphire crystal.”
  • “D. black with applied white gold Arabic numerals and luminous dots, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers”
  • “another outer revolving disc bears the names of 24 cities in the world”

Movement and Mechanisms

The timepiece is powered by the self-winding Caliber 3387. The movement is finished with rhodium plating and features decorative patterns described as 'fausses cotes' and 'oeil-de-perdrix'. It contains 63 jewels and incorporates a monometallic balance with a shock-absorber and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. Energy is provided by a 21K gold rotor.

Interaction with the watch's functions is managed via two crowns. The crown positioned at 9 o'clock controls the adjustment of the city disc, allowing for bidirectional movement. The crown located at 3 o'clock handles standard time-setting and the adjustment of the day/night disc, which can be rotated both clockwise and counter-clockwise.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 3387, rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" and "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 63 jewels”
  • “21K gold rotor.”
  • “The winding-crown on the 9 activates the city disc backwards or forwards, the one on the 3 is for time-setting and activates the night/day division disc clock- or counter-clock wise.”

Signatures and Authenticity

The object is identified as a Girard-Perregaux product, with the manufacturer's signatures present on the dial, the case, and the movement. The accompanying accessories include an 18K white gold buckle, also branded by the maker.

The auction description provides a grading for the watch components, reporting the case, movement, and dial as being in 'Very good' condition. All features of the watch are consistent with the reference 4980 specifications provided in the catalog documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “and an 18K white gold Girard-Perregaux buckle.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 2 Very good Movement: 2 Very good Dial: 2-01 Very good”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date within the circa 2000 period?
  • Does the individual case number reveal further history regarding the watch's original market destination?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Girard-Perregaux ww.tc World Time Chronograph Ref. 4980
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGirard-Perregaux“Girard-Perregaux”
Reference4980“Ref. 4980”
Case Material18K white gold“18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch”
Movement Caliber3387“M. Cal. 3387”
Jewels63“63 jewels”
Diameter43 mm“Diam. 43 mm”
FeaturesWorld time, chronograph, date“two time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, date”
ConditionVery good“Grading System Grade: AA Very good”

Visible details

  • Features two distinct winding crowns
  • Dial includes a date aperture between 2 and 3 o'clock
  • Transparent case back is secured with screws
  • Strap is connected via concave lugs

Research qualifications

  • Manufacturing country not explicitly stated in source
  • Specific serial number not provided in source description

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

Consulted source

Girard-Perregaux, "ww.tc World Time Chronograph", Ref. 4980. Produced circa 2000.Very fine, large, two time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, date and an 18K white gold Girard-Perregaux buckle.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record d928b604ec

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