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For the first time ever, the mechanical heart of the Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date and Moon Phases is revealed in a titanium DLC case with a blue polycrystalline transparent dial

The Swiss luxury watchmaking Manufacture, Girard-Perregaux based in la Chaux-de-Fonds unveils a unique piece in order to support the 6^th edition of the biennial charity auction for the benefit of research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Authentic artistic icon, worthy successor of Girard-Perregaux’s history, the Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date and Moon Phases Only Watch reveals for the first time a case in titanium DLC and a transparent dial carved in blue polycrystalline, a hint to the color of the Foundation’s logo. Its genesis; a contemporary style, perfect symmetry and a mechanical manufactured movement.

In terms of technical specifications, all the indications of time are harmoniously arranged and readable at a glance. At 12 o’clock, the large jumping date displays the date on a pair of discs one of which is transparent in an exclusive patented system of the brand. The moon phase indicator at 6 o’clock provides a perfect visual balance while the hands and the applied Arabic numerals indicates the hours in a sheer simplicity. The case-back side, open on the visible movement, features the emblematic signature of Only Watch.

Designed in the purest Art Deco style, the rectangular «1945» case - named for the year of its creation forms part of the repertoire of iconic Girard-Perregaux classics, and the GP 03300-0105 manufactured caliber match its dimensions, which is highly unusual for watches with distinctive shapes. With 282 components, the frequency of the self-winding caliber is fixed at 28,800 vibrations per hour.

Preciously decorated in line with the highest standards of fine watchmaking, the list of its highend finishes is like an anthology of decorative traditions.

Vintage 1945 XXL, Large Date, Moon-Phases, Only Watch

Technical specifications

Case material: Titanium DLC

Case shape: Rectangular

Case dimensions: 36.10 x 35.25 mm

Case thickness: 11.74 mm

Dial material: Blue polycrystalline

Index: Applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9 o’clock

Hands: Dauphine type

Water resistance: 3 AT M (30 meters)

Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire

Case-back: Sapphire with ONLY WAT CH logo

Strap: Black alligator with blue stitching

Strap buckle: DLC Steel folding buckle

Movement: Mechanical Self- Winding

Reference: GP03300-0105

Number of components: 282

Functions: Hour, minute, small second, large date and

moon phases

Dimensions: 25.60 mm (11½’’’ mm)

Height: 4.90 mm

Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4 Hz)

Power reserve: min. 46 hours

Jewel: 32 jewels

Reference: 25882-21-1544BH4A

Unique piece