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A new model will join Girard-Perregaux’s iconic Vintage 1945 watch collection. The Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Off-Centered Hour and Minute watch will feature a 36 X 37mm case in 18K white or rose gold, a curved sapphire crystal, and an alligator strap with a matching gold folding clasp.The watch is distinguished by a hand-crafted “grand feu” enamel dial whose creation involves the meticulous firing of multiple layers of powdered enamel atop a plate. The classical dial, complete with enameled red and black roman and arabic figures, is contrasted by blued steel leaf-shaped hands.This Girard-Perregaux watch is animated by a Girard-Perregaux GP01900 caliber movement. Manufactured by Girard-Perregaux, this automatic-winding mechanism offers a sub seconds and date display, as well as a power reserve indicator. The power reserve of the movement is approximately 45 hours, when fully wound.

And they thought they could get away with it. How silly! French police have recovered a priceless watch collection stolen when thieves forced their way into watch museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds last Thursday. The booty was found under an oak tree, hidden amidst branches, south of Valdahon in neighboring France on Saturday. The robbers had snatched the watches after smashing display cases at the museum. The collection at the Villa Marguerite museum dated back to the 18th century and included several unique timepieces. All of the items, worth several million Swiss francs, were cataloged and would have been difficult to sell, experts said. Willy Schweizer, the museum curator, congratulated the Swiss and French police for their "superb work".