{"product_id":"1940-s-girard-perregaux-39mm-oversize-18k-solid-rose-gold-retailed-by-cuervo-y-sobrinos-cuba","title":"1940’s Girard-Perregaux 37mm Oversize 18k Solid Rose Gold Retailed by Cuervo Y Sobrinos Cuba","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Havana Oversize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkably distinctive Girard-Perregaux from the mid-1940s, combining an unusually large 18K rose gold case, an elegant silver dial, a co-signed Cuervo y Sobrinos dial and a robust in-house Girard-Perregaux movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating the Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is best dated \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1945 or shortly thereafter\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Girard-Perregaux 03E movement inside belongs to the 03 family introduced in 1945, establishing 1945 as the earliest possible date. A more precise year cannot be determined from the available information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuervo y Sobrinos connection makes the period especially interesting. The prestigious Havana firm had established its San Rafael y Aguila boutique in 1917, and during the 1940s its reputation spread throughout the Americas. By the 1950s, its Havana boutique had become one of the city's most celebrated luxury destinations. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cuervoysobrinos.com\/our-history\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Our History - CUERVO Y SOBRINOS\"\u003eCuervo y Sobrinos\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase \u0026amp; Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat immediately separates this watch from most 1940s dress watches is its size. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e37mm without the crown and 39mm including the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was exceptionally large for its era, when men's watches commonly measured around 31 to 33mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003esolid 18K rose gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, with beautifully ribbed sides and well-defined edges. It shows regular signs of age and wear consistent with an approximately 80-year-old watch, while retaining an attractive overall presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial is exceptionally clean for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only a tiny imperfection around 3 o'clock that is visible under certain lighting and angles. The dial is co-signed \u003cstrong\u003eCuervo y Sobrinos\u003c\/strong\u003e, linking the watch directly to the famous Havana retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is signed on the \u003cstrong\u003edial, movement and crown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGirard-Perregaux 03E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is the original \u003cstrong\u003eGirard-Perregaux 03E, 17-jewel, manually wound in-house movement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 03E is a substantial and robust movement for its period, built for dependable mechanical timekeeping. It is currently running very well and \u003cstrong\u003edoes not require servicing at this time\u003c\/strong\u003e. We have not serviced the movement unnecessarily. The watch has instead been carefully examined and authenticated, and the components are original to the watch with the exception of the strap and buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected with a vintage mechanical watch, timekeeping can vary with position, temperature, winding and everyday use. For a watch dating from the 1940s, its current operation is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch will be accompanied by its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Girard-Perregaux box and original paper hang tag\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hang tag is preserved as the original paper tag, although the original string or cord used to attach it is no longer present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is otherwise complete with its original components, with the exception of the modern Milano Straps leather strap and rose gold buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is fitted with a new \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-end Italian-made leather strap from Milano Straps\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with a \u003cstrong\u003eMilano Straps rose gold buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The strap and buckle are modern additions and are not represented as original Girard-Perregaux components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed lugs make strap selection more limited, and this Italian-made strap was chosen specifically to complement the character and color of the 18K rose gold case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare Combination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unusually attractive vintage Girard-Perregaux, not only because of its impressive size and solid 18K rose gold case, but because of the combination of its \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial, original 03E movement and historic Cuervo y Sobrinos Havana connection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oversized proportions give it remarkable presence on the wrist, while the rose gold case and clean silver dial retain the elegance expected from a fine mid-century Swiss dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girard-Perregaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetailer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuervo y Sobrinos, Havana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1945\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 18K rose gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm excluding crown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth with crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girard-Perregaux 03E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milano Straps Italian-made leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milano Straps rose gold buckle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Awad Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144777842886,"sku":null,"price":4850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/1908\/2182\/files\/DSC06068.jpg?v=1788641022","url":"https:\/\/awadwatches.com\/products\/1940-s-girard-perregaux-39mm-oversize-18k-solid-rose-gold-retailed-by-cuervo-y-sobrinos-cuba","provider":"Awad Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}