Vintage
Vnaves shares his excitement over acquiring a vintage Girard-Perregaux from an online auction, a modest piece he found beautiful and well-priced. His post seeks the community's expertise to identify the model, providing detailed photos of the watch's front and movement before restoration.
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 รฉbauche, 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.
Hi Vnaves and welcome here! I moved your post from the HoMe forum to this dedicated GP forum. About your watch, interesting look. I never saw one like it - which doesn't mean it did not exist. There are many GP's from the 60's I never saw yet... Could you please take a better photo of the dial so it is possible to read all the text below center? This kind of numerals I saw on Eterna but can't recall seeing them on any GP. The reference 9034 existed both with and without the sub-second at six (19
Thank you very much, Blomman. At this moment I cant get another pic, because the time piece is at my watch repairer to clean it, etc, but there is only written "17 jewels" and below "Incabloc". In the rear cover there are a serial number: 13083-1 in very little size, and in circle and very legible "SWISS MADE WATERPROTECTED ANTIMAGNETIC STAINLESS STEEL BACK". That is all the info this one gives us. Thank you again.
...looks like a U T in a Shield, which would be UNITAS. Confirmation from OP will help. Sincerely, John
...doesn't appear to be an INCABLOC, but something similar to a CONTRACHOC. Others more experienced may speak up and issue more definitive info. Sincerely, John
The movement and the dial. Beteen the lugs at 6 there should be a reference number. Best Blomman
But let's wait for some more photos. Best Blomman
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