{"product_id":"1950-s-girard-perregaux-from-the-korean-war-read-the-amazing-history","title":"1940’s Girard Perregaux from the Korean war, read the amazing history","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WATCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Friendship Born During the Korean War.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmong those working at the Swedish Red Cross Hospital in Busan was a young South Korean man, born on June 15, 1931. During his time at the hospital, he developed a close friendship with an American soldier, a friendship that would eventually lead him to this very Girard-Perregaux.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccording to his daughter’s account, the American soldier had recently handed in the watch at the military Post Exchange (PX). Before leaving Korea, he encouraged his Korean friend to purchase it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaking his friend’s advice, the young man acquired the watch at the PX – a Swiss timepiece that would accompany him through an extraordinary chapter of his life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn 1956, he left South Korea for Stockholm, Sweden since he fall in love with one of the Swedish nurses. In Sweden they build a new life and start a family. The Girard-Perregaux travelled with him.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFollowing his passing in 2022, his children discovered it carefully preserved in a drawer, a tangible reminder of their father’s remarkable journey and a friendship formed during one of the most turbulent periods of the 20th century.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore than seventy years later, this very watch has found its way to WOFS Watches, carrying with it a personal story connecting South Korea, the United States and Sweden. Isn’t a beautiful story?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFIC INFORMATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObject nr: SM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: \u003cstrong\u003eGirard Perregaux\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: \u003cstrong\u003eManuell Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: \u003cstrong\u003eCase nr: 43120251\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: \u003cstrong\u003e1940’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement:\u003cstrong\u003e GP cal. 46 BE 17 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eChrome-plated brass with stainless steel caseback.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal crown: \u003cstrong\u003eYes, probably. Big size crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: ca \u003cstrong\u003e33 mm ex crown\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrap\/Bracelet: \u003cstrong\u003eOld black leather strap (original?)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLug Width: \u003cstrong\u003e16mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox\/Papers: \u003cstrong\u003eNo, but the story from the daughter is included with her signature and also the pictures copied on paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eService: \u003cstrong\u003eService history unknown but the watch works very good with a rate about 12-15s\/day and long powerreserve \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is presented in beautiful vintage condition, displaying an attractive character that reflects its remarkable history and more than seven decades of existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case shows signs of age and wear consistent with its vintage nature, while retaining its charming overall appearance. The dial has developed a lovely patina, adding depth and individuality to this historically fascinating timepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is running well and currently shows good timekeeping results. However, its service history is unknown, and it is being sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunserviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We therefore recommend a professional service before regular use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven the watch’s exceptional provenance, we have deliberately chosen to preserve its authentic vintage character rather than undertake any unnecessary cosmetic restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOFS Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59576696635740,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/9813\/2576\/files\/1A71B686-D783-4F1F-BEEB-389EA37559E1.jpg?v=1792595072","url":"https:\/\/wofswatches.com\/products\/1950-s-girard-perregaux-from-the-korean-war-read-the-amazing-history","provider":"WOFS Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}