Introduction
Founded in 1791 and best known for their fine watches, Girard Perregaux are one of the oldest watchmakers in the world that are still in operation. Over the many decades of their long-running history, Girard-Perregaux has become synonymous with interesting design, impressive craftsmanship, and beautiful timepieces. Offered as a utility-rich dress watch, the Girard-Perregaux World Time Chronograph ref. 49805 combines, as its name mentions, a world time function with a chronograph and a date function to create a watch that fulfils just about any need that a modern-day business traveller would require of their watch, with its list of 24 cities, its 12-hour chronograph and its date function at 1:30 all situated on its stunning two-tone grey and white dial. Offered in a 43mm 18kt white gold case that stands 13.9mm tall, the ref. 49805 isn’t a small watch but considering the list of functions it offers, it is smaller than one might expect, thanks to the impressive automatic cal. 3387 that powers it.
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Grade
M 8
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$6,000 – $12,000
The Details
Brand
Girard Perregaux
Dimensions
43mm x 13.9mm
Model
World Timer Chronograph WW.TC
Movement
Automatic cal. 3387
Reference
49805
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
Circa 2010s
Condition
Very good
Material
18kt white gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Grey
THE DIAL
Featuring a stunning grey dial, the ref. 49805's display is jam-packed with utility, such as its eponymous world time complication, its date aperture at 1:30 and its three subdials that feed its chronograph function and running subseconds.
THE CONSTRUCTION
In keeping with its complex movement and function-packed dial, the ref. 49805's 18kt white gold case is appropriately busy, with two pushers and two crowns at 9 and 3 o'clock.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in overall very good condition. The white gold case, bezel, and case back show surface scratches along with some small nicks across the surfaces, while the hallmarks on the backs of the lugs remain well defined. The dial remains excellent with some very minor surface marks, and the hands are very clean. It is fitted with a brown crocodile strap and a white gold deployant clasp showing surface scratches.
Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.
Our Perspective
Blend rich utility with a design that is more refined than one might expect, the ref. 49805 is an elegant timepiece that showcases Girard Perregaux's ability to pack a lot of watchmaking into a relatively compact offering.
Justin Gruenberg
Co-founder
