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Girard-Perregaux
Tourbillon sous trois Ponts d’or
A very fine and attractive pink gold tourbillon wristwatch with three gold bridges movement and certificate
Estimate
HK$240,000 - 300,000
€25,600 - 32,000
$30,800 - 38,500
Sold For
HK$327,600
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Girard-Perregaux
Year
Circa 1993
Movement No
59, November 1992
Case No
59
Model Name
Tourbillon sous trois Ponts d’or
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. GP9000, 20 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold Girard-Perregaux pin buckle
Dimensions
39mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Girard-Perregaux certificate dated 30th November 1993.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
When the name Girard-Perregaux appears, most collectors would almost immediately picture a wristwatch with “Three Golden Bridges”. Holding a special place in the history of watchmaking, a watch with three bridges with a tourbillon won the chronometry prize at the Neuchâtel Observatory in 1867. Since then, the iconic three bridges became the logo for Girard-Perregaux. Though most may think that the bridges were implemented for aesthetical purposes, it is believed that the design and construction of the three bridges were implemented to ensure a higher level of accuracy for the tourbillon.
Fast forward to the 20th century, the “Three Golden Bridges” remain as an iconic trait in Girard-Perregaux timepieces often proudly displayed and implemented in the movement. The present timepiece is a fantastic example of the monumental feature in pink gold. With a semi-skeletonized dial, the three bridges securing the barrel, hands and tourbillon escapement is with no doubt a pleasing sight to behold enabling a perfectly symmetrical layout of the dial and movement architecture.
The present example from circa 1993 is presented in attractive overall condition and is accompanied by the original certificate.
Fast forward to the 20th century, the “Three Golden Bridges” remain as an iconic trait in Girard-Perregaux timepieces often proudly displayed and implemented in the movement. The present timepiece is a fantastic example of the monumental feature in pink gold. With a semi-skeletonized dial, the three bridges securing the barrel, hands and tourbillon escapement is with no doubt a pleasing sight to behold enabling a perfectly symmetrical layout of the dial and movement architecture.
The present example from circa 1993 is presented in attractive overall condition and is accompanied by the original certificate.