Girard-Perregaux
Reference 9930 Tourbillon | A white gold automatic tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 1996
Lot Closed
December 12, 05:58 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. T3P mechanical, 20 jewels
Case: 18k white gold, case back secured by six screws
Case number: no. 2
Closure: 18k white gold Girard Perregaux buckle
Size: 45 x 35 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: yes
Accessories: Girard Perregaux Certificate of Authenticity dated 30 May 1996
Girard Perregaux has been manufacturing watches since 1791, making them one of the oldest watchmakers in Switzerland. With a focus on haute horology, they are renowned for their unique bridge design, and their tourbillion models. The present reference 9930 happens to showcase both of those famous elements. Utilizing the case from their now-discontinued Richeville line of watches, the watch is fashioned in white gold with a silver hand guilloche dial with Roman Numeral indices. The centerpiece is the signature mirror polished bridge with a tourbillion cage. The dial proudly proclaims this watch as ‘Numero 2’, with the case back also stating its ‘No. 2’ status. A seldom seen reference from one of the last few large, independent watchmakers in Switzerland.