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Lot 38 PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION (LOTS 38-42)
GIRARD-PERREGAUX, TOURBILLON WHITE GOLD MANUALLY-WOUND THREE GOLDEN BRIDGES TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH
NO. 1 OG, MANUFACTURED IN 1995
Closed28 April 2010
Price Realised
USD 35,000
More Information
Specialist note
With Girard-Perregaux presentation box and certificate.
Founded in 1791, Girard-Perregaux carries out its own in-house design and production for both their external components and movements. It is this creative meticulousness that has resulted in the award-winning Three Golden Bridges Tourbillon, which reverses the traditional pocket watch tourbillon escapement so that the mechanism is displayed on the dial. Each bridge has a different role - the first, holds the mainspring balance in place; the centre holds the hour and minute hand; whilst the third bridge holds the tourbillon. The three bridge design is also purported to hold conceptual meaning - some say that it is said to represent the past, present and future whilst others deem it as symbolic of the Holy Trinity.
Founded in 1791, Girard-Perregaux carries out its own in-house design and production for both their external components and movements. It is this creative meticulousness that has resulted in the award-winning Three Golden Bridges Tourbillon, which reverses the traditional pocket watch tourbillon escapement so that the mechanism is displayed on the dial. Each bridge has a different role - the first, holds the mainspring balance in place; the centre holds the hour and minute hand; whilst the third bridge holds the tourbillon. The three bridge design is also purported to hold conceptual meaning - some say that it is said to represent the past, present and future whilst others deem it as symbolic of the Holy Trinity.