Wanted to share my original 1945 model 5420

Aug 23, 2018,18:14 PM
 

Bought this one few years ago and love it!   Only found 4 other ones on the web.  


There was a question related to model 5420 vs 5080 as they are almost identical two tone watches.   I'm not sure I can contribute much, but the movement seems to be slightly differently marked - 5420 has '2 adjustments' import marks, and a very slightly later serial number.  Could it be the 5080 was slightly earlier and for Euro market, while 5420 was the exported model?
















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Warm welcome, Vlad

 
 By: crown comfort : August 24th, 2018-01:11
and what an entry. Your 5420 is a very nice example and in great condition. I think one difference I have seen between 5080 and 5420, but not sure this holds true as there is such a small sample: on the 5420, the sibseconds is a square while on the 5080 i... 

Thank you!

 
 By: vlad : August 24th, 2018-12:05
I collect mostly vintage watches, and as such have a few GPs as well. Still very new ti this brand, but I like the style and quality very much and plan to acquire few more pieces. As of right now, I only have this one, Gyromatic 39 with diamond dial, Orig... 

You should browse through the GP forum here for lots of info on vintage GP

 
 By: crown comfort : August 24th, 2018-13:42
probably the last 4 years or so are full of good reports.

Ref 5420

 
 By: Martin Molet : November 5th, 2018-08:44
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Nice one Martin.

 
 By: crown comfort : November 5th, 2018-13:14
I noticed the spare dial. Did you change the dial? What's the story?

5420

 
 By: Martin Molet : November 11th, 2018-09:54
I found the the dial and partial movement at estate I would like to know if you have any information as to what the value of this watch is.I have not been able to find any pricing on the you.

Pricing

 
 By: crown comfort : November 11th, 2018-23:23
Hi Martin, in the forum we refrain from discussing pricing in general. In this particular case, as this watch is quite rare and only one comes for sale very rarely, there really is no data that is objective. CC

My more modern one

 
 By: brauner : August 24th, 2018-06:37
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Very nice!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 27th, 2018-11:56
About the "Adjusted 2 positions". I have seen several cases where "Adjusted 2 positions" or even "Unadjusted" was used on US export movements. Brands used these markings even if the movements were adjusted to avoid additional tax charges. Best Blomman