Girard-Perregaux Buckle Collection and History

blomman Mr Blue · 2015-01-31T02:55:50Z

Explore the evolution of Girard-Perregaux buckles, from vintage designs to modern logos. A collector's guide to GP buckle types and their historical context.

Blomman Mr Blue shares his fascination with watch buckles, often an overlooked detail, by showcasing a collection of different Girard-Perregaux buckle types. This post invites fellow collectors to share their own GP buckles and contribute to dating the various designs.

Friends,

Those of you that have read me over at other parts of the forum know my fascination about buckles!

A detail about our beloved watches that often is "forgotten" or not mentioned...

I like to share some of the different GP buckles types I have.

Still working on finding the correct date for the different versions, when they were in use...

From left to right:

GP with line. This one I also saw in aluminium!

Applied GP logo. This version I have seen in documents from the early 1960's up until mid/late 1970's.

Full text GP. Mid/late 1980's to mid 1990's(?).

Overlapping GP logo. Mid 1990's to early 2000(?).

GP current logo.

Do you have any other types of GP buckles to share?

Best

Blomman

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Different Girard-Perregaux buckle styles can be broadly dated: 'GP with line' (early), 'Applied GP logo' (early 1960s-mid/late 1970s), 'Full text GP' (mid/late 1980s-mid 1990s), 'Overlapping GP logo' (mid 1990s-early 2000s), and 'GP current logo'.
The 'Applied GP logo' style is particularly popular among collectors and is often difficult to find in desired sizes like 16mm or 18mm.
Vintage buckles, especially in smaller sizes like 14mm, are highly sought after for their aesthetic appeal on tapered straps, though finding appropriate straps can be challenging.
Many other brands, including Zenith, Omega, and Rolex, also used similar applied logo buckles during the same historical periods.
The authenticity of vintage buckles can be a concern, with some appearing fake despite similar styles.

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amanico

Jan 31, 2015

Funny how it is similar to JC buckles from the same era! Best, Nicolas

blomman Mr Blue

Jan 31, 2015

I don't know why, but to find 16 or 18 mm is hard! Several other brands used to have similar applied logo during this time period. Zenith, Omega, Rolex, Certina, Tissot, ...... And some still do! :) Best Blomman

crown comfort

Jan 31, 2015

here is my collection of vintage buckles, I did not include modern buckles. From left to right: Style 1: probably 50ties to mid 60ties, 14mm gold-plated Style 2: mid 60ties to mid 70ties (my fav), 14mm steel, 14mm plaque (not sure what if white gold or rhodium), 16mm steel; I have one more 14mm gold-plated on the way Style 3: mid 80ties to mid 90ties: 2x 16mm gold-plated and 16mm solid yellow gold. CC

crown comfort

Jan 31, 2015

18-14mm strap and 14mm buckle. Hard to find :( I know of a buckle like this in 12mm for sale, and it may be possible to find a 18-12 vintage strap. PM me if you want to get the link for the 12mm buckle. CC

amanico

Jan 31, 2015

I know, I already lived that with my vintage JLCs... These tappered straps make the hunt for the right buckle very tough! Best, Nicolas

crown comfort

Jan 31, 2015

maybe I buy the 12mm buckle, who knows, might come in handy one day ;) CC

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