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Girard-Perregaux Moon Watch (Ref. 9034 BB) 'Playboy', 1960s
- Maker / attribution
- Girard Perregaux (maker)
- Date
- 1960s
- Historical period
- Modern Mechanical Horology (1945 – 1969)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Stock no.
- GRDPR-PB/2
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Craft & Tailored (GRDPR-PB/2)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 1960s Girard-Perregaux Moon Watch (Ref. 9034 BB) 'Playboy' (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Craft & Tailored (dealer), Los Angeles (stock number GRDPR-PB/2), this is a wristwatch by Girard Perregaux, made in Switzerland, dated 1960s. The Atlas places it in the Modern Mechanical Horology period (1945 – 1969) of its Wristwatches collection. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Craft & Tailored
Girard Perregaux has a deep lineage within Swiss watchmaking history, unofficially forming at the end of the 17th century and formally being announced as Girard Perregaux & Cie in 1852, and during their time since have created some very worthwhile and interesting watches. This ultra mid-century, incredibly stylish, and charmingly simple Girard-Perregaux is affectionately known as the 'Playboy watch' as this timepiece was once anointed in the iconic gentlemen's magazine as a wristwatch they recommend. More officially, this watch was named the 'Moon Watch' by Girard-Perregaux directly in the brand's catalog, and was designed so the hour markers appear like different phases of the moon, though this is just for aesthetics, as the watch uses the GP in-house caliber 12.3 which is a simple time-only manual wind movement. SPECS Stock # GRDPR-PB/2 Brand Girard Perregaux Style Playboy Moon Watch Model 9034 BB Serial 12XXXX Size Men's Material Stainless Steel Dial Grey / White / Black Millimeters 35 Strap 2pc Black Leather Strap CASE & BRACELET The excellent case exhibits minimal signs of previous use and no evidence of excessive polishing in the past, retaining thick and symmetrical lugs throughout. The "GP" signed crown is original to the watch. The case back retains its factory engravings in deep and crisp condition with light tool wear present. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc black leather strap. DIAL & HANDS The original and artistic dial is in well-preserved condition, exhibiting minor aging with no damage present. The original broad white hands are in excellent condition. ACCESSORIES None. The watch is keeping time, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be provided upon request.
Historical context
Modern Mechanical Horology (1945 – 1969)
Tool watches for divers, pilots and astronauts; electric watches anticipate the electronic age.
The classic era of the mechanical wristwatch: dive watches, chronographs for motor racing and space flight, GMT watches for jet travel, slim dress watches, automatic calendars, and the rise of Japanese manufacturers alongside Swiss, American, German and Soviet industries.
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Atlas type guide
Wristwatches
Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.
After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.
What to look for
- The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
- The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
- Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
- Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
- Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
- Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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