The Basics
The 1966 The Chamber of Wonders is a collection of three watches that is inspired by Chamber of Wonders (or Cabinets of Curiosities) that emergeged in Renaissance Europe. The present version, called ‘The Novus Orbis’, is inspired by a map drawn by Sebastian Münster. It is made with genuine stone marquetry, blending the tones of blue and pink aventurine, calcite and Canadian nephrite. It takes about 95 hours to make a single dial.
| Brand: | Girard-Perregaux |
| Family: | 1966 |
| Reference: | 49534-52-R06-BB60 |
| Name: | 1966 The Chamber of Wonders Novus Orbis |
| Produced: | N/A |
| Limited: | Yes, 18 units |
Below is a detailed look at Girard-Perregaux’s model 49534-52-R06-BB60 from 1966 watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 The Chamber of Wonders Novus Orbis (49534-52-R06-BB60) was originally released in N/A. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 46-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The pink gold case measures 40mm in diameter and roughly 8.5mm thick. The round case is paired with a multi-color color dial with feuille-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 model 49534-52-R06-BB60 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Pink gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Height: | 8.5mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The 1966 49534-52-R06-BB60 movement is a powered by caliber GP03300-0060 made by Girard-Perregaux. The 27-jewel automatic movement is 26.2mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 46-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Girard-Perregaux |
| Caliber: | GP03300-0060 |
| Base: | Girard-Perregaux GP03300 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 26.2mm |
| Jewels: | 27 |
| Reserve: | 46 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 49534-52-R06-BB60 cost? This watch was introduced in N/A and has been in Girard-Perregaux’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 18 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: Girard-Perregaux
- Model: 1966 The Chamber of Wonders Novus Orbis
- Reference Number: 49534-52-R06-BB60
- Limited: Yes, 18 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Pink gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 40
- Thickness: 8.5
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Multi-Color
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Feuille-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Girard-Perregaux
- Caliber: GP03300-0060
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 26.2mm
- Jewels: 27
- Power Reserve: 46 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
About Girard-Perregaux
Tracing its origin to 1791, the manufacture now known as Girard-Perregaux took its current form in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1856. Today, its well known models include the Three Bridge Tourbillon, 1966, Vintage 1945, World-Wide Time Control, and Bi-Axial Tourbillon. In 2013, the brand released its Constant Escapement model.
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