Vintage Girard Perregaux Ref 9034
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Vintage Girard Perregaux Ref 9034

By amanico · Jul 5, 2024 · 30 replies
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Amanico's exploration of the vintage Girard Perregaux Ref. 9034 highlights a fascinating period of design diversity for the brand. His detailed visual guide to its numerous dial variations and movement provides an invaluable resource for collectors and enthusiasts. This article delves into why this particular reference, with its distinctive aesthetics and historical context, remains highly sought after by those appreciating mid-century horology.

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That is a fascinating reference, the 9034. With a lot of different dials, in a 34, 5 mm steel  case, from 1967 to 1976. 

Here is the moon dot, also called Playboy, because it was featured in the review, which came in different dial variations: 





Gold lated version: 





And here, in a totally psychedelic version!






A view on the profile...



Here along with another dial variation, the so called " Roulette " or " Flag ". 





And a nice looking movement, the Cal GP12.3 based on an AS 1640. 



Needless to say that if I fall on a well priced one, at a good price in good condition, this is the kind of watches I will jump on! 

Best,

Nicolas

PS: Credit photos: Hodinkee / avocadowatches. 

About the Girard-Perregaux GP Vintage Ref. 9034

The Girard-Perregaux Vintage reference 9034 is a notable model within the brand's mid-century offerings, recognized for its diverse dial configurations. Produced over nearly a decade, this reference showcases Girard-Perregaux's design versatility during a period of significant stylistic evolution in watchmaking. It represents a segment of the brand's production that catered to varied aesthetic preferences while maintaining a consistent underlying mechanical platform.

This reference features a 34.5 mm steel case, a common dimension for watches of its era, providing a balanced presence on the wrist. The watch is powered by the Caliber GP12.3, an automatic movement based on the AS 1640 ébauche, indicating a robust and widely utilized architecture. The use of a steel case and a reliable automatic movement positioned the 9034 as a durable and practical timepiece for daily wear.

For collectors, the 9034 is particularly interesting due to its wide array of dial variations, including the "moon dot" (also known as "Playboy"), gold-plated, "psychedelic," and "Roulette" or "Flag" designs. This variety makes individual examples distinct and offers collectors opportunities to pursue specific aesthetic preferences within a single reference number. Its production span from 1967 to 1976 further highlights its enduring appeal and adaptability during that period.

Specifications

Caliber
GP12.3 (based on AS 1640)
Case
Steel
Diameter
34.5 mm
Dial
Multiple variations (e.g., moon dot, gold plated, psychedelic, roulette)

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Aquaracer1
Jul 5, 2024
Haven’t seen this one before ! 👍🏻

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this_hobby_of_hours
Jul 5, 2024
One day … look beyond current production GP

For a totally different flavor … ☺️ You are on the right track with chasing (and capturing) the discontinued 38 mm laureato model. There is much more that awaits you … 🤝

AQ
Aquaracer1
Jul 5, 2024
👍🏻

Cool GP Marc! 🍻

AM
amanico
Jul 6, 2024
Not very famous, which is good for the true watch lovers.

AN
andrea~
Jul 5, 2024
Funky watches, you can instantly tell these are from the early 70s

AM
amanico
Jul 6, 2024
Yes they truly belong to their era. Sometimes, there were some good things from the 70's.

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