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Girard-Perregaux — 1966

Also known as: Silver Opaline, 1966, silver flinqué

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Maker / issuer

Girard-Perregaux

1966 is a wristwatch family made by Girard-Perregaux. Recorded movements are Girard-Perregaux caliber GP03300-0123, Girard-Perregaux caliber GP01890-0003 and Girard-Perregaux caliber GP01800-0004, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, small seconds and date.

The sampled references record case diameters of 36–44 mm, heights of 9.01–10 mm, cases in stainless steel and pink gold and water resistance of 30 m. Reference examples: ref. 49523-11-171-11A (1966 36mm Stainless Steel / Silver / Bracelet; 36.00 mm); ref. 49543-52-131-BKBA (1966 41 Small Seconds Date Pink Gold; 41.00 mm); ref. 49551-11-132-BB60 (1966 44 Stainless Steel Black Alligator Strap; 44.00 mm).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
4

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Open
Case shape
Round
Case height
9.01–10 mm
Case materials recorded
Stainless Steel, Pink Gold
Case diameter (sampled references)
36–44 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Small Seconds, Date
Movements recorded
Girard-Perregaux caliber GP03300-0123 · Girard-Perregaux caliber GP01890-0003 · Girard-Perregaux caliber GP01800-0004
Water resistance recorded
30 m

Design

Hands
Feuille
Hour markers
Gem-Set Indexes, Stick / Dot
Nicknames recorded
silver flinqué, Silver Opaline
Dial colours recorded
Silver

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
1966
References sampled
49523-11-171-11A — 1966 36mm Stainless Steel / Silver / Bracelet 49543-52-131-BKBA — 1966 41 Small Seconds Date Pink Gold 49551-11-132-BB60 — 1966 44 Stainless Steel Black Alligator Strap
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
49523-11-171-11A
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 53 references under this family name; this entry summarises 3 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. WatchBase does not record production years for the references sampled here, so the family's introduction date and production span remain Research Required.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. 49523-11-171-11A — 1966 36mm Stainless Steel / Silver / Bracelet

    Girard-Perregaux caliber GP03300-0123; 36.00 mm stainless steel; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 49543-52-131-BKBA — 1966 41 Small Seconds Date Pink Gold

    Girard-Perregaux caliber GP01890-0003; 41.00 mm pink gold; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 49551-11-132-BB60 — 1966 44 Stainless Steel Black Alligator Strap

    Girard-Perregaux caliber GP01800-0004; 44.00 mm stainless steel; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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