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......for your kind comments. When I get hold of the thing in the metal then I will take some additional pictures and post these with any other information I can glean on it. Kind regards Captain C

These are wonderful watches with an incredibly futuristic design. I currently have a Makrolon version in restoration and will post some pics when I get it back.... Captain Kirk or perhaps Buck Rogers? Best regards Captain C

Dear Girard-Perregaux lovers, I am very excited to have acquired an original vintage '1945' model which has been the subject of a search for a long time. Oh, the fun of the chase! The only other I have seen is in GP's own museum. Doubtless there are others out there but this is the only one I have b

For what it is worth, here are my two, both Swiss T.

You said the back was signed as well - a picture and any reference numbers there would help. I can't tell the size exactly but this could possibly be a converted pocket watch? Although if signed on the back then possibly not. Seem to recall seeing it on ebay recently, I guess you are the winner? Bes

Here you go - a 1970 GP catalogue from Italy reveals model 9034, the interestingly named "Playboy"??!?! model. Do correct me as my Italian is non-existent. Maybe some chap called Sylvio had one.... I like the strap which continues the 'moon' theme. Best regards, Captain C

I can happily report that batteries for these vintage GPs are readily available, I just had a new one fitted to two of mine.

What an excellent post and I am thrilled that the exhibition will be shown at Salon QP in November. Regarding your interest in the Quartz model with the 'circuit dial', this is very pleasing because i believe it is truly an iconic model, not just as a Girard-Perregaux but in the history of wristwatc

You are quite right Daos - and sorry Foversta ! Great article. Now all I need to do is picture the old and the new next to each other.

Thanks amanico - the case is around 38 mm without the crown but it wears more like a 40mm I think. Being a manual, I like the tactile daily wind which I don't get with my motley collection of gyromatics. It also means I don't need another auto winder. Vintage watches just look that little bit differ