{"product_id":"1950s-girard-perregaux-gyromatic-vintage-mens-midsize-watch-stainless-steel","title":"1950's Girard Perregaux Gyromatic Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1950's were an important decade for Girard Perregaux. In 1951, they introduced a watch with a revolutionary new winding system that would become famous for its engineering feats, the Gyromatic. Because of its ingenious design and function, the Gyromatic watch became well-known.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday's offering showcases this Girard Perregaux we have just finished sympathetically restoring. It is mid-sized with an uncommon and very interesting shaped case with bullhorn lugs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has self-winding Gyromatic mechanism with very effective power transmission system that requires smaller wrist movement to keep the watch fully powered, intended to insure that the watch spends more time running at peak power level for more accurate timekeeping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis simple design eliminates key vulnerabilities commonly found in other automatic movements such as couplets, ratchets, and other delicate parts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts case is unusually shaped and designed to be waterproof. Despite the inherent difficulties associated with making rectangular cases impermeable, using a high level of craftsmanship and a novel case design that features an inner movement holder and pressure sealing crystal, Girard Perregaux built a waterproof, form shaped case, an unusual feat in the 1950's.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur restoration included having the dial expertly restored, sourcing a new correct crystal, fully servicing the movement, and for the finishing touch, installing a high quality genuine Alligator strap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the purchase is a full one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Girard Perregaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear built:\u003c\/b\u003e 1950's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Gyromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Near mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 28mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip, 11mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed Girard Perregaux and Gyromatic, Silver, steel indexes, expertly restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, gold \"dauphines\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e Gyromatic caliber 71 AE 497, self winding system, shock protected, 17 jewels, rhodium plated, index regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine Alligator, very high quality, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth between the lugs:\u003c\/b\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal type:\u003c\/b\u003e Specially designed for the watch, pressure fit with a flange and washer (original), acrylic, new old stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, fully serviced. Timed on a computerized system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Girard Perregaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31385120707,"sku":"4389","price":1045.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1302\/9351\/products\/840865943_o_1.jpg?v=1479190527","url":"https:\/\/connoisseuroftimewatches.myshopify.com\/products\/1950s-girard-perregaux-gyromatic-vintage-mens-midsize-watch-stainless-steel","provider":"connoisseuroftimewatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}