Girard-Perregaux Ref. 99535OR 1966 Tourbillon Gold Bridge
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 2013
Maker / issuer
Girard-PerregauxThis Girard-Perregaux 1966 Tourbillon Gold Bridge, reference 99535OR, is a limited edition wristwatch cased in 18K pink gold, numbered 4 out of 25 pieces made. Dated circa 2013 by the source, the watch features a 40 mm round case housing the automatic in-house calibre GP 9600-0014 with 31 jewels.
Its silvered sunburst dial features applied gold indices at the cardinal quarters, fine printed markers, and a lower aperture at 6 o'clock revealing the 60-second tourbillon cage secured under an arrow-shaped gold bridge. Fitted to a brown crocodile leather strap with an 18K pink gold pin buckle, it was offered accompanied by presentation box and accessories.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tourbillon wristwatch
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. GP 9600-0014, 31 jewels
- Edition
- numbered 4 of a limited edition of 25 pieces
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Reference
- 99535OR
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Case Number
- 4/25
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Girard-Perregaux
Design
- Visible features
- • Silvered dial with a fine sunburst brushing and applied gold hour batons at 12, 3, and 9 o'clock. • Open dial aperture at 6 o'clock revealing a tourbillon mechanism mounted beneath an arrow-ended pink gold bridge centered by a large jewel. • Round 18K pink gold case fitted with a brown leather strap and fluted crown bearing the GP logo. • Signed 'GP GIRARD-PERREGAUX' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS MADE' at 6 o'clock.
- Case Construction and Presentation
- The watch features a round case rendered in 18K pink gold, catalogued at 40 mm in diameter. It is fitted with a fluted winding crown displaying the GP logo and mounted on a brown crocodile strap secured by an 18K pink gold Girard-Perregaux pin buckle. Identified under reference 99535OR and case number 4/25, the piece is catalogued as numbered 4 of a limited edition of 25 pieces within the maker's 1966 collection. Visual observation confirms a round pink gold case and brown leather strap, matching the catalogued specification.
- Dial Display and Tourbillon Complication
- The dial displays a silvered sunburst brushed finish paired with applied gold hour batons positioned at 12, 3, and 9 o'clock alongside printed indices. It is signed 'GP GIRARD-PERREGAUX' below 12 o'clock and marked 'SWISS MADE' at 6 o'clock. The lower dial features an open aperture at 6 o'clock housing a tourbillon mechanism, described in the catalogue essay as a 60-second tourbillon. The mechanism is mounted beneath Girard-Perregaux's signature arrow-ended pink gold bridge centered by a large jewel bearing.
- Reported Movement and Accompanying Material
- Internal power is source-reported to derive from the in-house automatic calibre GP 9600-0014 configured with 31 jewels. The cataloguing notes that the case, dial, movement, and buckle are all signed. Dating is provided approximately as circa 2013 by the cataloguing house. Accompanying items listed comprise an instruction manual, loupe, cloth, travel pouch, fitted presentation box, outer packaging, and a blank Girard-Perregaux guarantee card stamped 'Absolute Time'.
Identification
- Reference
- 99535OR
- Serial number
- 4/25
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement calibre details, caseback numbering, and internal condition cannot be directly confirmed from the front-facing photograph alone.
- Research required: The source notes that the included guarantee card is blank, although stamped 'Absolute Time'.