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Girard-Perregaux 9034 BB – Finally I found my Dot dial
Friends,
We have been discussing the Girard-Perregaux reference 9034 the so called “Dot dial” here several times.
As I told you, it has been on my hunt list for quite some time now.
They pop up here and there but not very often and most of the time in poor condition…
Imagine my joy when I finally found one in pristine condition, close to new old stock!
For you who remember my review of the Dot dial know that the reference 9034 was made for a long time (1967 – 1976).
The first batches of the 9034 were “B” and “C”. Both containing 1000 pieces each made in September 1967.
Here is a shot of my friends Dot dial from the “C” batch which I based my review on.
You can read the review here:
Third batch “D”, also 1000 pieces was made in October 1967.
My watch belongs to the forth batch of the 9034, the “BB” batch of 1000 watches which was made in November 1967.
As you can see the dials are very similar but not identical.
Due to the hand painted dials each dial is unique in its own way!
Short angular lugs, unsigned crown and the cherry on the cake – still on its original Corfam strap!
Polished sides and sharp edges of the lugs.
Not only the dial is hand painted, so are the hands.
Here I noticed some different styles, “White tips” like on mine and some with whole white hands.
Screw in case back. Since the Sea Hawk shared this reference, the case is “Waterproof”.
If we open the watch it shows a nice clean movement.
The caliber GP 12.3 based on the AS caliber 1640.
The movement looks like it never has been touched. But still after 49 years, it keeps good time!
I can’t check exact due to the lack of second hand, but I would have the movement checked by a watchmaker my guess would be that it keeps within acceptable range.
On the wrist the Dot dial is always fun!
Many people get a good surprise and a smile on their face when they see this one.
Including me!
To finish this post I like to show you a side-by-side shot of the Dot dial and the Damier.
Two watches from the same brand, both with manual wind movement, time only and no second hand.
They have a lot in common, but could not be looking more unlike each other!
One round, one square, one dotted, one checkered….!
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2016-01-29 02:21:21
Girard-Perregaux 9034 BB – Finally I found my Dot dial
You must be very happy!
The FG batch were 1000 watches made in March 1970.
Great catch, my friend. Yes, I saw several, and most of them in poor condition.
Thank you, my friend!
Aahhh !.. Where the unusual is the normal.. And when eclectic is the appeal !.. Really like that extravaganza in design & effect ! :))
Non of this one or the two....
That looks great
Yes, you should start look closer! :)
Thats looks great
With time and patience you will find...
Nice GP.
No, the hour markers stay this way all the time...
Patience rewards the one who have the stamina to wait! ;)
