Vintage Girard-Perregaux Military Wristwatch c.1940s | 24-Hour Dial | 17 Jewel | Swiss

Vintage Girard-Perregaux Military Wristwatch c.1940s | 24-Hour Dial | 17 Jewel | Swiss

Offered here is a handsome Girard-Perregaux Military-Style Wristwatch dating to the 1940s, featuring a distinctive 24-hour dial, subsidiary seconds, and a 17 jewel Swiss manual-wind movement. With its compact stainless steel case and highly legible military-inspired dial, this watch captures the functional design aesthetic associated with wartime-era timepieces.

The watch is housed in a 30mm stainless steel case with a secure screw back. While compact by modern standards, this size is representative of men's wristwatches produced during the 1930s and 1940s, when practicality and ease of wear were emphasized over the larger dimensions found on contemporary watches.

The silver/bronze-tone dial is the defining feature of this example. Bold Arabic numerals provide immediate readability, while an additional 24-hour scale allows the wearer to read time in military format. A detailed outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial complete the instrument-like presentation.

The dial's warm bronze tones and vintage patina give the watch considerable character while preserving the utilitarian appearance that makes military-style watches of this era so appealing.

Powering the watch is a 17 jewel mechanical manual-wind movement, identified as Caliber 06 3141. Equipped with a traditional lever escapement and stem-setting system, the movement remains in very good condition.

Paired with a classic leather strap, this Girard-Perregaux offers an appealing combination of 1940s styling, 24-hour military markings, Swiss mechanical construction, and authentic vintage proportions. It is an interesting addition to a collection of early military-style wristwatches or vintage Swiss timepieces.

Details:

MAKE

Manufacturer: Girard Perregaux
Country: Switzerland
Type: Man's
Circa Date: 1940s

CASE

Material: Stainless Steel.

Measurements: The width is 30 mm without crown.

Shape: Round.

Back: Screw back.

Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)

BAND

Type: Standard Leather band.

DIAL

Color: Silver/Bronze.

Numerals: Arabic.

Tracks: Minute track, subsidiary seconds, 24 Hour Markers.

Conditions:  D  3  (The dial is in Very Good condition)

MOVEMENT

Type: Mechanical, manual wind movement.

Jewels:  17 Jewels.

Escapement: Lever Escapement.

Set: Stem Set.

Numbered: Cal. 06 3141

Conditions:  M  3  (The movement is in Very Good condition)

Condition

This vintage Girard-Perregaux wristwatch remains in very good condition for its age.

• Stainless steel case remains in very good vintage condition.
• Silver/bronze dial retains an attractive aged appearance.
• Arabic numerals and 24-hour military markings remain clearly visible.
• Subsidiary seconds and outer minute track enhance the period military-style presentation.
• 17 jewel manual-wind movement remains in very good condition.
• Leather strap complements the watch's vintage styling.
• Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the watch's condition.

The 24-Hour Military Dial

One of the most interesting features of this Girard-Perregaux is its 24-hour scale.

Rather than relying exclusively on the conventional 12-hour format, the additional markings allow time to be quickly interpreted using the 24-hour system commonly associated with military time. Combined with bold Arabic numerals, a clearly defined minute track, and subsidiary seconds, the dial emphasizes legibility and function.

This practical, instrument-like approach to dial design became particularly relevant during the 1940s, when wristwatches were increasingly regarded as essential tools rather than simply personal accessories.

The watch's naturally aged silver and bronze tones further enhance its period appearance and give the dial the character collectors often seek in an original vintage watch.

Why Collect Vintage Girard-Perregaux?

Girard-Perregaux has a long history in Swiss watchmaking extending back to the eighteenth century. Vintage examples are admired for their quality mechanical movements, restrained design, and traditional Swiss craftsmanship.

This 1940s example is particularly appealing because it differs significantly from the more formal dress watches commonly associated with the period. Its 24-hour markings, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, stainless steel case, and manual-wind movement give it a distinctly functional character.

The 30mm case also preserves the authentic proportions of the era. Rather than attempting to imitate a modern oversized military watch, this is a genuine vintage Swiss timepiece with the dimensions and styling appropriate to its period.

For collectors of early military-style wristwatches, vintage Girard-Perregaux watches, or distinctive 1940s Swiss timepieces, this is an especially interesting example.