Girard-Perregaux

Reference 99820 Piece Unique Golden Bridges Minute Repeater Tourbillon, A unique pink gold and titanium minute repeating tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2015 芝柏 99820 型號 Piece Unique Golden Bridges Minute Repeater Tourbillon 獨特粉紅金及鈦金屬三問陀飛輪腕錶，約2015年製

Auction Closed

December 9, 06:15 PM GMT

Estimate

60,000 - 90,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Reference 99820 Piece Unique Golden Bridges Minute Repeater Tourbillon

A unique pink gold and titanium minute repeating tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2015

Dial: semi-skeletonized

Caliber: cal. GP9500 mechanical, 38 jewels

Case: 18k pink gold and titanium, sapphire display back secured by six screws

Closure: 18k pink gold Girard-Perregaux double folding clasp

Size: 45 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Girard-PerregauxGolden Bridges presentation box with key and outer packaging, International Guarantee card dated 30 October 2015, Certificate of Authenticity, instructional booklets, wooden display, loupe, polishing cloth, two bound Haute Horologie books

The present lot holds all of the classical proportions of Girard Perregaux's famous Golden Bridges compilation. Constant Girard patented his first 'three bridge movement' in 1884. In 1889, Girard's first three bridge tourbillon watch won the gold medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition. Between 1865 and 1911, Girard-Perregaux registered 57 tourbillon watches at the Observatory of Neuchâtel. This is the first Golden Bridges complication which combines a repeater mechanism with gongs and hammers visible to the front of the skeletonized dial, in addition to a central tourbillon carriage.

This incredible complication is housed in a unique case, dressed in pink gold and titanium, creating a lighter and more durable timepiece for the wearer. We are pleased to offer the present lot in excellent condition and complete with all accessories.

The present retail price of this reference made in series is $471,000 USD.