Girard-Perregaux 7000 GMB Gents’ Wristwatch. Steel and Gold. Switzerland, 1995

Girard-Perregaux 7000 GMB Gents’ Wristwatch. Steel and Gold. Switzerland, 1995

We present a watch that elegantly embodies the expertise of Swiss haute horlogerie in the 1990s: a Girard-Perregaux 7000 GBM, manufactured in 1995, during the height of the consolidation of sporty and functional design in luxury watchmaking. This automatic chronograph combines noble materials, excellent engineering, and a timeless design that makes it a highly valued piece among both collectors and lovers of mechanical precision.

The case is made of stainless steel with yellow gold details, a two-tone finish that enhances its sophisticated and versatile character. The gold tachymeter bezel engraved with the “BASE 1000” scale crowns the case with technical elegance. Its champagne-style gold dial, with three sub-dials (chronograph counters) and a discreet date window at three o'clock, offers a classic and balanced layout. The baton hands and applied gold indices complement the ensemble perfectly.

The integrated bracelet, also two-tone, follows the overall design line, combining central gold links with steel outer links, all signed by the brand. This sober yet striking design reflects the aesthetic of 1990s luxury watches, where functionality was not sacrificed for beauty, but both were integrated in harmony.

Inside, this model houses a GP 800-914 caliber, based on the reliable ETA 7750 but modified by Girard-Perregaux, with 39 jewels and a signed rotor. This automatic movement with chronograph function is a guarantee of precision, durability, and ease of maintenance. Its internal engraving “THIRTY-NINE 39 JEWELS UNADJUSTED SWISS” clearly indicates its high mechanical quality.

The screw-down case back, made of steel, is engraved with the model, serial number B-1379, the inscription “WATER-RESISTANT,” and the mark “ACIER ET OR,” confirming the authenticity of the watch. Inside, we also find the engraved brand logo and the “KB” hallmark, corresponding to the case manufacturer.

A watch like this 1995 Girard-Perregaux 7000 GBM is not only a testimony to an era but also an excellent option for those seeking a quality automatic chronograph with a classic design that will never go out of style. This piece is perfect for daily wear or to be showcased in a select collection.

A solid investment in design, technique, and Swiss elegance not to be missed.

Dimensions: Approx. 38 mm in diameter (approx. 1.49 in).

History of Girard-Perregaux

Girard-Perregaux, founded in 1791 in Switzerland, is one of the oldest and most prestigious watchmaking houses in the world. Known for its technical innovation, mechanical precision, and excellence in finishing, the brand was established as a full-fledged manufacture throughout the 19th century thanks to Constant Girard and Marie Perregaux. Its most iconic creation, the Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges, was introduced in 1889 and remains a symbol of the brand to this day.

In the following decades, Girard-Perregaux maintained a distinguished reputation for developing in-house calibers, even introducing in 1966 the first wristwatch with a frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour. In the 1990s, the brand embraced robust, functional models with a refined sporty aesthetic, such as this 7000 GBM, a symbol of an era when mechanical technology regained ground over quartz dominance.

Today, Girard-Perregaux continues to produce high-end timepieces, always with a strong brand identity, Swiss craftsmanship, and an independent spirit. Each piece reflects centuries of tradition and a constant outlook toward innovation.