Girard Perregaux

That is a very nice clean example.   The style of the dial is consistent with a watch from 1950, but it could be a few years earlier.   It may be possible to get more precise information from GP itself - I believe our forum moderator can assist with that.

In those days for this sort of watch Girard Perregaux would purchase the base of a movement from A Schild or another movement maker, and it would be finished to GP's specifications or by GP itself.   

You did not give the measurements of the watch, but since it includes a sub seconds dial I am assuming it is about 26-29mm in diameter without the crown.  If it is considerably smaller the following two paragraphs  do not apply.

Although this watch could have been worn by a lady for everyday, it is probably more properly described as a 3/4 size, boy size, or simply a small man's watch.     I am not familiar with watches expressly designed for ladies with subseconds or with a dust cover.

i have a 27mm Mido watch,  with a presentation inscription of 1943, that appears to have the same base movement with Mido markings, a slightly different bridge and regulator.    It has the same dust cover and  a similar crown.      

Even though you didn't ask, the value of this watch is primarily sentimental.   The cost of an oiling and cleaning, if you do have access to a local watchmaker, should not be high should you want to see it function as intended.     Care must be taken when washing hands or wearing on a rainy or very humid day.

Regards,

Ginger

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