GIRARD PERREGAUX Deep Diver Ref. 8953V 1966
Brand: Girard Perregaux
Year: 1966
Model: Deep Diver
Material: Steel
Movement: Automatic
Case Diameter without Crown: 30 mm
Bracelet/Strap: rubber diver strap
Service-history: unknown
What you should know: spider crystal
GIRARD PERREGAUX Deep Diver Ref. 8953V 1966
The GP Deep Diver from the 1960s is everything you would look for in a diverh from that periode. A truly beautiful and stunning example of a vintage watch from a small watch manufacture. This beautiful WRISTCLASSIC comes with a steel case in great condition with sharp edges. This is the rarest of all Deep Divers, a mid-size / boy-size in 30 mm diameter without crown. It has a wonderful tritium dial with painted numerals on the lume, automatic calibre and a fixed bezel. It offers a fairly wide-set bezel that gives this watch a nice presence. The dial is allover in clean condition with the original lume, light texture and a date-window. The simple GP-logo alongside the luminous indexes and beautiful hands are harmonious and well balanced. The crown is original. This WRISTCLASSIC is powered by an automatic movement, running and keeping time. It’s a true WRISTCLASSIC with perfect proportions, timeless styling, and a great reference to the diving sports. It is a splendid model inside and out, so be ready for the constant compliments sure to come your way.
Girard Perregaux was founded in 1852 by Constantin Othenin Girard. First the company was named Girard & Cie. After two years the founder was married to Marie Perregaux, where the name Girard Perregaux comes from. 1957 GP introduced the first Gyromatic movement. At that time the Gyromatic movements were one of the best and precise automatic movements on the market. 1966 GP came up with the first High-Frequency movement, providing 36000 beats per hour.