it remained virtually unchanged during the 30 or so years it was made - a testament to it's stalwart form-follows-function engineering
continuing to be the first stop for many enthusiasts - both vintage and contemporary - in the Rolex journey
The case back does show some pretty nasty tool marks from a suspected shark attack (or perhaps just a watchmaker operating blindfolded in the dark in a hurricane on the rolling sea)
this is an early execution gilt dial with radium markers
This is one of those cases in which a timepiece is worth way more than the sum of its parts
Girard-Perregaux Chronograph Pre-owned it remained virtually unchanged duringThe late 1960s, early 1970s were sort of like the Wild West, horologically speaking. Brands were leaving their traditional beats, experimenting with new designs and complications. 70s fashion had injected itself into the market place, making room for bright colors and large cushion cases, allowing for fresh takes on well worn watches. Just about every Swiss manufacture pulled out the stops during the 70s, making watches from this era some of the most