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This curved rectangular Vintage 1945 watch echoes the spirit of Girard-Perregaux's Art Deco original.
The Vintage 1945 collection by Girard-Perregaux pays homage to a defining moment in both history and design, drawing direct inspiration from a model introduced at the close of World War II. In 1945, Girard-Perregaux introduced a watch with an angular yet gently curved silhouette, its case and crystal arcing from top to bottom and side to side in a convex profile immediately distinctive to the eye. Fitting to the time, the watch embodied the Art Deco aesthetic that defined the era, a design language that would largely disappear from watchmaking in the decades that followed.
In 1995, Girard-Perregaux introduced the Vintage 1945 collection as a tribute to its original postwar design, as mechanical watchmaking and vintage aesthetics were enjoying renewed appreciation among collectors. As one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world (with origins dating back to 1791), Girard-Perregaux drew inspiration directly from its own design archives, lending an aesthetic language established long before “vintage” merely became a trend in watchmaking.
The reference 25830-0-11-6146 showcases the line's signature curved rectangular case and crystal, with pronounced lugs that sit flush with the strap and comfortably hug the wrist. Its black dial is distinguished by Art Deco–inspired luminous Arabic numerals and elongated baton indices, along with a reinterpretation of the original's railway minute track, a small seconds subdial at 9 o'clock, and a date window between 1 and 2. Powering the watch is the caliber GP3300, designed, built, and finished in-house at Girard-Perregaux's manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, visible beneath the sapphire exhibition caseback.
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This watch is in good condition, showing expected signs of normal wear including scratches, scuffs, dings, and dents. Some dust or debris is visible beneath the crystal, most notably at the top left and bottom right corners. There is also a visible scratch on the crystal near the crown. The date wheel within the aperture is very slightly offset to the left. The clasp pin shows some damage toward the tip and discoloration compared to the main buckle.
The movement is running properly with all functions operating as intended, though its service history is unknown. Some faint grime is visible on the movement, though it has no impact on the watch’s functionality. Measured on a timegrapher in a neutral position, this watch recorded approximately −20 to −23 seconds per day, with amplitude around 215 degrees and a beat error of 0.1ms.
Additional photos and timegrapher results are available on request.
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This watch does not come with its original box or papers.
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Brand: Girard-Perregaux
Model: Vintage 1945
Model reference: 25830-0-11-6146 or 25830.0.11.6146
Case reference: 2583
Year: 2000s (approximation)
Case width: 32mm
Lug-to-lug: 48mm
Case thickness: 11.3mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Dial color: Black
Movement: Girard-Perregaux caliber GP03300
Complications: Date
Water resistance: 30 meters
Strap/bracelet: Girard-Perregaux black alligator leather strap with steel pin buckle
Lug width: 22mm
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