Girard-Perregaux 1966 Lady Moon-Phases - Accuracy in the service of elegance

Sophistication - an essential feature samples of Haute Horlogerie. An example of this serves the new model of Girard-Perregaux 1966 Lady Moon-Phases, round case of which is in harmony with the mechanism of extraordinary beauty. The unique watch shows the passion of the Girard-Perregaux Manufacture to the highest quality and elegance. Inside the case is located a perfect golden mechanical Girard-Perregaux caliber with automatic winding and moon phase indication.
The company Girard-Perregaux does not get tired to experiment with innovative approaches to the traditions of watchmaking. In 1960, Girard-Perregaux was one of the first and the few factories that have opened their own research and development department. In 1965, the company introduced the first mechanism that runs at 36,000 vibrations / hour, which provided the flawless precision. 73% of the chronometer certificates, issued by Neuchatel Observatory in 1967, were awarded to Girard-Perregaux watches.
The Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection gives tribute to such an important period in the history of the company and is a testament to the brand's ongoing commitment to exceptional functionality and reliability. Since 2006, the company is building the achievement of aesthetic perfection in the art form, expanding the collection of models, in which the ultra-slim fit mechanisms automatic winding Girard-Perregaux. The new Girard-Perregaux 1966 Lady Moon-Phases watch with automatic caliber and concise round case has become a worthy successor to the collection, filling it with even greater femininity coupled with the extraordinary magic of the lunar calendar.
As material for the elegant design of the watchcase, the watchmakers of Girard-Perregaux chose gold. The case diameter of 36 mm is made in accordance with the strictest traditions of watchmaking. A rim with 54 diamonds, which are joined together in a magical constellation, giving breathtaking radiance to the watch, frames the white mother of pearl dial, polished by hand to achieve maximum brilliance.

The watch dial is filled with unique elegance and beauty. Roman numeral at the 12 o'clock position and two applied marks at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions differ readability and well in tune with the 9 diamonds, also post on the dial. Strict time savers, sheet-like central hour and minute hands are made of gold. The circumference of the moon phase indicator is moving small second’s hand in blued steel, from the opposite side of which is an elegant contrast to the form of the sun. The moon itself is decorated with the image of a human face, which further emphasizes the femininity of the model. Finally, it completes the picture of a glossy black alligator strap that provides maximum comfort for the wrist and equipped with Velcro buckle in pink gold with engraved GP logo.
The beauty of the mechanism complements refinement of the novelty. The heart of this extraordinary creation is a mechanical movement with automatic winding, created in the walls of the Girard-Perregaux Manufacture and providing a model 46-hour power reserve. The unique rotor is equipped with the caliber of pink gold, decorated with a decorative pattern of the logos GP, is possible to enjoy through the transparent back cover. The symbol of Girard-Perregaux of experience and skill 220 years, the mechanism pays homage to the famous caliber 3000, was originally used in the watches of Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection.

GIRARD-PERREGAUX 1966 LADY MOON-PHASES
Technical characteristics

Polished rose gold case with a convex anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Bezel: round, pink gold, 54 diamonds weighing approx. 1.35 c.
Back cover: molded into, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Diameter: 36.00 mm
Water resistance: 30 meters
Crown: rose gold, engraved GP logo
Dial: white mother of pearl, Roman numeral at the 12 o'clock position, applied labels at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions, 9 diamonds weighing approx. 0.06 c.
Hands: leaf- shaped, small second’s hand in blued steel in the form of an arrow, as opposed to the sun.

Girard-Perregaux 3300-0067 mechanism

Girard-Perregaux 3300-0067 mechanism
Mechanical with automatic winding
Functions: hours, minutes, moon phase indicator, small seconds
Dimensions: 11 ½'' '- 25,60 mm
Total thickness: 4.80 mm
Number of jewels: 32
Power reserve: minimum 46 hours
Winding: automatic, rotor made of pink gold, decorative pattern GP
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations / hour (4 Hz)
Platinum: rhodium-plated, circular graining with the upper and lower sides of the diamond polished angles
Barrel: "sunlight" pattern
Gear mechanism bridges: circular graining on the "sidewalks", Côtes de Genève, diamond polished of angles

Glossy black alligator strap
Buckle in pink gold with engraved GP logo

Models
Pink gold: 49524D52A751-CK6A
White gold: 49524D53A752-CK7A

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