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Friends, Another Pocket Watch shared by the Manufacture: Girard-Perregaux Captain’s Watch from 1860. In the centre you have the “Ship time”, on the upper sub-dials shows west coast time and east coast time. All three times shown were, true solar time, not time zones. That is why each time setting is
Friends,
Another Pocket Watch shared by the Manufacture: Girard-Perregaux Captain’s Watch from 1860.
In the centre you have the “Ship time”, on the upper sub-dials shows west coast time and east coast time.
All three times shown were, true solar time, not time zones. That is why each time setting is independent.
Here is a shot of the movement showing some fun and interesting details.
The movement is signed Girard-Perregaux London!
In those days, it was a common believe in the US that British watches were better than the Swiss made watches.
So, Constant Girard and other Swiss manufacturers started to make British-styled watches, which transited in London before being delivered to the US.
It was sufficient to get London as an origin.
Another fun detail is the markings for making the movement go slower/faster.
You see the snail and the rabbit?
Big thank you to the GP Manufacture to share these shots and information with us!
Best
Blomman
I am always impressed by old timepieces (18th or 19th century) because I think of the watchmakers who made them. We cannot imagine the time they spent and how it was difficult to create such beauties. Today we have computers, "cold" machines... For me, they were more than mad or passionate. It is just incredible. Best wishes Alkiro
Another jewel from GP history Really lovely specially the rabbit snail part Just lovely Thank you for sharing this delight Sincerely D
The movement is gorgeous; and since I move like a snail these days it has special meaning for me. This one is a true prize.
Indeed! We can only imagine all the work behind such a piece!
We have only started to scratch the surface here! Best Blomman
But you are right, we should have a contest with prizes here! Let's see what I can do... Best Blomman
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