£1,150.00
Girard-Perregaux has roots stretching back to 1791, making it one of the oldest names in Swiss watchmaking. By the mid-20th century the firm was well-established in La Chaux-de-Fonds, producing movements and complete watches entirely in-house — a vertically integrated approach that lent consistency and refinement to even their simpler models.
Mechanical alarm wristwatches became a hallmark of the brand during the 1960s and 1970s. These dual-crown watches housed compact mechanical alarm calibres, using an internal hammer to deliver a crisp, audible buzz. It was a technically demanding complication to miniaturise, and Girard-Perregaux’s interpretation is regarded as one of the more elegant and understated examples of the period.
Watches like this sit at an interesting point in horological history: the last decades before quartz technology arrived, when Swiss manufacturers pushed mechanical ingenuity to its limits. A vintage GP alarm watch therefore represents both the craftsmanship of mid-century Swiss production and a practical complication that remains charmingly mechanical in feel and sound.
This example follows the classic GP alarm format with a dual-crown stainless-steel case measuring approximately 35–36 mm, giving it the balanced proportions typical of late-1960s design. Inside is Girard-Perregaux’s manual alarm calibre, using a separate barrel for the striking mechanism and a rotating inner disc to set the alarm time. The dial layout is clean and functional, with a central time display, applied markers and a discreet alarm indicator — all housed beneath a domed acrylic crystal. Its size, mechanical architecture and period finishing make it an appealing representation of Girard-Perregaux’s alarm work during this era.
The A. Schild AS 1475 is a classic manual-wind alarm calibre known for its twin-barrel construction and unexpectedly punchy mechanical buzz. It’s robust, practical, and cleverly laid out, with separate winding and setting for the alarm mechanism.
The movement is straightforward to service but rewards careful handling of the alarm hammer, cam and click system. Overall, it’s a charming mid-century design that delivers real mechanical character in a compact package.
| Complications | Alarm |
|---|---|
| Movement | A. Schild AS 1475 (GP 11.7) |
| Case Size | 37mm |
| Delivery | Watch only |
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