Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Girard Perregaux Quartz Rolled Gold Wristwatch, c. 1973, raised hour markings, sunk calendar day aperture, sweep center seconds, and marked GP Girard Perregaux Quartz, with original paper work and certificate of guarantee, dia. 40 mm.
Note: Girard Perregaux's first working prototype of a quartz movement was created in 1971 and used a Motorola integrated circuit and Jaeger-LeCoultre mechanical parts.
Estimate $300-500
Watch is in need of a battery. Considerable scratching to case and band.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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