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 6th 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