Friends,

Did you know that Girard-Perregaux made special papers for the Damier?!

Neither did I until recently…

Earlier I have shown you the watch…

… the catalogue…

German catalogue 1963:

… the ad…

Italian ad 1965:

I even showed you the store sign:

Swedish store sign 1960 (same reference 7427 minus the Damier dial):

Now I am able to show you the box and paper as well!

This time from Mexico.

The box is a generic Girard-Perregaux box used in the 1960s. Red with gold decorations.

This type of box I have seen in several versions and decorations including different colours.

What makes this box special and interesting in the context of the Damier is the paper I found inside!

“Certificate of origin and warranty.” Notice the Damier similar to the GP logo at that time.

“Certificate of origin and warranty
We certify that this high quality watch Damier, has been built in our workshops with carefully selected materials.
The work in the manufacture and minute controls it has undergone allow us to guarantee against defects in construction in conditions of normal use care.
The factory warranty is valid from this day to one year.”

As you can see this is a blank paper for the Damier.

A collector’s dream is of course to find a watch in perfect condition including box and papers…

But as you might have realized by now, that is not a very easy thing to come by…

And from a personal perspective I think even more rare within GP than some other brands…

So to find the watch in good condition…

…including the original strap and buckle…

…and matched with the box, blank paper and assorted goodies…

…is a good start!

From here we at least know what to look for...

Best

Blomman

PS. I think this is my most international watch of all!

Watch: Origin Switzerland, bought in Germany including strap and buckle.

German catalogue, Italian ad, Swedish store sign, Mexican Box and Paper.