Vintage
Alain2701 presents a vintage Girard-Perregaux chronograph, believed to be from the 1950s, featuring an Excelsior Park 4 caliber. This article delves into the watch's aesthetic appeal, including its 38mm case size and charming patina, and explores the historical significance of its movement.
The bridges on this movement are very interesting. Looking at the even older Excelsior movements the construction is very distinctive. Enjoy your handsome new timepiece. Thanks for sharing pictures! Cheers, Daos
I think that the Excelsior Park manufacture has a rich history since 1866. Few pocket watches, few chronometers but the nice 4x chronograph Movement often associated with Girard-Perregaux , but also Gallet . During 50's and 60's, the Excelsior Park 4 was for me a timeless and aestetic caliber a s Longines 30CH or 13ZN, as Minerva 13-20CH, as Valjoux 23...
Even if it is far from being ugly. Here a macro of the Excelsior: And here, the watch which houses it: But I agree that it is much less common than a Valjoux. Best, Nicolas
you have to show me this one next time we meet!...i really like GP chronos! Matt
New pics : And on my wrist :
Thanks Nicolas. I am agree, The comparison with 13ZN or 30CH is exaggerated. But I like vintage chronographs with colum wheels... Your Olimpico model is very very nice !
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