Dial: off-white

Calibre: cal. 9981.OH4A manual winding, 46 jewels

Movement number: 5

Case: platinum, case back secured by 7 screws

Closure: 18k white gold Girard-Perregaux buckle

Size: 40 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: associated travel case and Girard-Perregaux Extract from the Archives and blank warranty card

Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

Girard-Perregaux first patented its three bridge movement in 1884. Since then, it has become a staple of the brands movement architecture and the three golden bridge are a signature house style that is reserved for its most special timepieces. While the first ‘modern’ three-bridge tourbillion from the brand dates to 1986, our present example dates to circa 1990. Presented in skeletonized form with excellent decoration on the three golden bridges, this limited edition is a testament to all the brand is capable of and is boldly modern, while respecting the heritage of the brands founder.

With the present piece, the Trois ponts d’or and the tourbillon are only visible through the sapphire display back. From the front, only the classic chronograph can be noticed, as well as the discreet indication of the tourbillon, evoking the mechanical marvel hidden underneath.