Available in steel or pink gold, the Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Large Date Moon Phases, has a transparent sapphire dial. A first for the model. With the intriguing transparency of the working parts, the Vintage 1945 Large Date, Moon-Phases gives an impression of depth and multiple contrasts. The dial features a smoked-glass effect, while the seconds circle and the inscriptions have been created through printing.
Designed in Art Deco style, the rectangular case (named for the year of its creation) is doubly curved both length-wise and width-wise, and forms a combination of harmonious lines of convergence with gentle curves. The shape of the lugs, the presence of horizontal gadroons and the merging of the crown into the case-band further underline the watch's elegance.
The dimensions of the GP 03300-0105/0062 manufactured automatic caliber exactly match those of the case, an unusual feature for watches with distinctive shapes. This movement is equipped with a minimum 46-hour power-reserve.The large jumping date at 12 o'clock is displayed by a tandem of two adjacent disks. This patented mechanism is rapid with a date change completed in under 5 milliseconds when triggered. The transparent disk bearing the numerals indicating the units, placed on top and with a minimum thickness of 0.1 mm, has its numerals inscribed on its back, contrary to usual practice. The level difference is thus imperceptible in relation to the black disk positioned underneath that bears the numerals indicating the tens. As a result the two numerals give the appearance of being displayed naturally side by side, without any line of demarcation.
The moon-phase indicator at 6 o'clock also has a discreetly concealed technical profile, marked particularly by the presence of two moon symbols that appear alternately on the micro-dial. Its indented perimeter and the heart that usually covers the lower part of the disk are converted into almost theatrical features. The caliber is easy to set. The large jumping date can be easily changed through the crown, while the moonphases are controlled by a side corrector discreetly merged into the case-band.
The Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Large Date, Moon-Phases watch comes on a black alligator strap complete with a folding buckle that matches the case.
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