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Brand :
Girard-Perregaux
Model :
Tourbillon With Three Gold Bridges
Reference :
Girard Perregaux - 9987
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
1
Movement :
Automatic
Caliber :
9600C T
Case material :
White gold
Case form :
Rectangle
With diamonds :
Yes :
Reference Detail :
9987 ,
Clasp type :
Folding clasp
Complications :
Tourbillon
Description :
GIRARD-PERREGAUX. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET RECTANGULAR AUTOMATIC THREE GOLD BRIDGES TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH.SIGNED GIRARD-PERREGAUX, VINTAGE 1945 TOURBILLON WITH THREE GOLD BRIDGES MODEL, REF. 9987, NO. 1, CIRCA 2010.Cal. 9600C automatic movement, 31 jewels, one minute tourbillon carriage visible through the silvered engine-turned dial, three gold bridges, rectangular case, pavé-set diamond bezel, band and lugs, back secured by four screws, 18k white gold Girard-Perregaux deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed.32 mm. length.Special Notice.Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country..Pre-Lot Text.ANOTHER PROPERTY.View Lot Notes >.Lot Notes.US$80,000-120,000.With Girard-Perregaux fitted presentation box and outer packing..The present watch is set with 466 diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats..Girard-Perregaux carries out its own in-house design and production for both their external components and movements. It is this creative meticulousness that has resulted in the award-winning Three Golden Bridges Tourbillon, which reverses the traditional pocket watch tourbillon escapement so that the mechanism is displayed on the dial. Each bridge has a different role - the first holds the mainspring balance in place, the center holds the hour and minute hand, whilst the third bridge holds the tourbillon. The three bridge designs is also purported to hold conceptual meaning, which some say is to represent the past, present and future, whilst others deem it as the symbol of the Holy Trinity.
