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Girard Perregaux

Resurrecting a Railtimer

 

I bought this GP Railtimer as "parts only" at an antique show a few years ago. It is a Canadian market model from before they switched to the 0 dial. I tried to find an original dial for a while, but didn't have any luck, so finally just spent the money to get the movement serviced and have been wearing it as-is. I'd love to find a dial sometime.







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That's very cool, wouldn't change a thing, it's part of its story and journey 👍

 
By: SALMANPK : January 2nd, 2026-21:11
Welcome to WPS 😊, how did you get into watches?
By: legtayor : January 2nd, 2026-21:41
Thanks! Have had "watches" for about 20 years, but nothing more than a typical Fossil/Nixon. Then in 2019 on a trip I came across a small selection of vintage stuff at a flea market and it went downhill from there. I now have a mix of modern and vintage, ... 

People like myself with vivid imaginations can have so much fun with a vintage piece on the wrist 😁👍

 
By: SALMANPK : January 3rd, 2026-05:58

Actually I kind of like the dial as is.

 
By: Doug from New Mexico : January 2nd, 2026-21:11
By: legtayor : January 2nd, 2026-21:43
I'm torn. I do like it, but in it's current state it will continue to flake and interfere with the hands. I've thought about asking my watchmaker to seal it but that would likely make it worse. For now, the remaining enamel seems stable.

That won't be easy. A pity as it is a dream of mine... Along with the UG and the Longines version.

 
By: amanico : January 3rd, 2026-05:18
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I think I will eventually let it go, especially if it goes to a collector. Crown Comfort mentioned a long time ago that they found a box of NOS dials for it, but I have been unable to get in contact with them. Holding out hope!

 
By: legtayor : January 6th, 2026-04:06

GP found a set of right hands for a vintage Gyromatic I had... So with a bit of luck, they may have a dial.

 
By: amanico : January 6th, 2026-07:15

Hi amanico. I am thinking about selling my Railtimer. I contacted GP and they said they can't provide a dial for me, and I haven't had luck elsewhere. Any idea what mine would be worth with the dial as-is?

 
By: legtayor : February 19th, 2026-00:29
The movement is serviced, so the dial is the only issue. I can't find any sold comparable online, so not sure where to price it.

I fear that without a dial in relatively good condition, your watch is only worth the price of its parts ( case, movement, and hands ).

 
By: amanico : February 19th, 2026-06:57

Have you contacted GP to ask if they have NOS dials in stock?

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : January 3rd, 2026-07:38

I have not. I didn't think they would have dials this old. Worth a shot I suppose!

 
By: legtayor : January 6th, 2026-04:08

Definitely worth a shot 👍🏻

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : January 6th, 2026-15:39

GP was unable to help with a dial unfortunately.

 
By: legtayor : February 19th, 2026-00:30

Oh well, great that you tried.

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : February 19th, 2026-08:07
Thanks for getting back to us with the news. 🤝

Wishing you the best for this search of another dial!

 
By: quattro : January 3rd, 2026-08:32
Best, Emmanuel

Thank you!

 
By: legtayor : January 6th, 2026-04:08