Girard-Perregaux Sine Logo High Frequency Meaning
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Girard-Perregaux Sine Logo High Frequency Meaning

By blomman Mr Blue · Oct 14, 2017 · 20 replies
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Friends, We have seen the Sine logo in several examples. Like this Girard-Perregaux Chronometer HF, reference 8795 with Sine Logo, inside is the famous 32A automatic movement: Or like this Girard-Perregaux Chronometer HF, reference 8856 with Sine Logo, inside is the 30.7 manual movement: (Watch cred

Friends,


We have seen the Sine logo in several examples.

Like this Girard-Perregaux Chronometer HF, reference 8795 with Sine Logo, inside is the famous 32A automatic movement:




Or like this Girard-Perregaux Chronometer HF, reference 8856 with Sine Logo, inside is the 30.7 manual movement:
(Watch credit: CC)




Now I found a document from 1971, showing the Sine Logo of a Electrical watch.






Three different types of movements, all bearing the Sine Logo.
I think it's safe to make the assumption that the Sine Logo refers to the High Frequency of the movement and not the type of movement!



Best
Blomman
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TheMadDruid
Oct 14, 2017

Interesting historical fact, Mr. Historian. Blue!! Mr. Blue Historian!

KM
KMII
Oct 14, 2017

But if I understand correctly not all HF watches wore them - is there method behind the choice, which ones get it and which not?

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Tony C.
Oct 14, 2017

I had not noticed those models previously. And another...

CR
crown comfort
Oct 14, 2017

I'll see if I can dig out a dial shot of my electronic GP...

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blomman Mr Blue
Oct 15, 2017

Gathered becomes knowledge. Priceless in the vintage world! Best Blomman

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blomman Mr Blue
Oct 15, 2017

That is why I try to pin down the "which and why"! Best Blomman

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