Girard Perregaux Observatory Chronometer 8795B

Danny V · 2015-12-08T14:44:07Z

Discover the Girard Perregaux Observatory Chronometer in 18k yellow gold. Explore its high-beat movement, historical significance, and collector insights.

Danny V

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Danny V's inaugural post showcases his newly acquired Girard Perregaux Observatory Chronometer in 18k yellow gold, celebrating its historical significance in mechanical watchmaking. This article delves into the community's insights on this high-beat movement, the watch's provenance, and practical advice for collectors of these esteemed chronometers.

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This is my first post here and I wanted to share with everyone this beautiful Girard Perregaux Observatory Choronometer that I recently acquired.

Both the watch and the band are 18k yellow gold, but the band looks like its aftermarket. I'm thinking of switching it to leather.

I have to wait until the end of the week to get the watch opened to get pics of the movement, but for now here are some pictures of the outside.

I really like and try to get watches that represent something.

To me this watch represents a new direction in mechanical watchmaking, GP introduced high beat 36,000 vibrations per hour commercial movement, setting new standard for the industry (please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm no expert, thats what I read in a few places).

I'm already in love with this watch and the brand in general.

Next is to maybe get this watch serviced and timed at GP Switzerland.

Any comments and thoughts are welcome!

And of course here are the pics (more pics, pics of the movement and maybe a video will come later):

Daniel

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The Girard Perregaux Observatory Chronometer, particularly with its 32A movement, is considered a 'holy grail' for chronometry enthusiasts due to its historical significance in introducing high-beat movements.
Girard Perregaux's 32A movement was historically significant for introducing high-beat movements to the industry, proving their accuracy by submitting serial production watches to the Neuchâtel Observatory for testing.
For vintage Girard Perregaux Observatory Chronometers, finding an original matching gold buckle can be challenging, and a flat, vintage-style dark brown or black crocodile strap is recommended to enhance its timeless look.
The 32AXXX numbering system for Girard Perregaux movements likely indicates production batches, with the museum being the definitive source for identification.
Girard Perregaux themselves can provide reference information for specific watches, and historical data suggests that for reference 8795, 1,500 pieces were made in stainless steel and 2,500 in solid yellow gold.
Girard Perregaux watches from this period were not serially numbered, which can make identification challenging without direct contact with the brand or historical resources.

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amanico

Dec 8, 2015

You will see, this is a superb nest of crazy GP lovers, here. Great catch, by the way. I serviced my vintage GP Gyromatic, and the Manufacture did a great job. Looking forward to reading more from you, Best, Nicolas

Danny V

Dec 8, 2015

Btw, does anyone here have any additional info on GP Observatory Chronometers and Chronometer HF, 32a movements, etc, etc, etc. I'm looking for info with sources, not just rumors I just see a lot of conflicting information about these pieces online all the time (including my google and wikipedia searches).

crown comfort

Dec 9, 2015

Hi Daniel, what a start to join our community of a little bit nuts about GP enthusiasts You got yourself one of the holy grails of Chronometry and it is in as I can see fantastic, all original condition. As a suggestion, try to find a (vintage) dark brown or black crock strap and the matching buckle in gold (plated) like this: I think it will further enhance the look of the watch and will make it timeless on the wrist. As far as giving it for service to GP. I fear they may want to keep it for th

blomman Mr Blue

Dec 9, 2015

Happy to see you here and what a great entrance. The Observatory Chronometer is one we all are hunting! Please tell us more about you and how you found your way to PuristS. Will try to give you some more info on the Observatory Chronometer. Best Blomman

Danny V

Dec 9, 2015

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! Nice to see a thriving GP community. Honestly, only recently did I start collecting watches, but I knew right away that I don't want overly complicated and flashy watches. So as soon as I saw vintage GP watches I was in love with them. I also try to collect watches that are somehow historically significant, Observatory Chronometer (its movement to be more precise) is historical in my view, introducing high beat movement to the industry and proving that its m

Danny V

Dec 9, 2015

I tried searching ebay for vintage GP straps or buckles but can't find much. any other places you would suggest to look? is the one in the picture yours? really nice find if it is!

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