Girard-Perregaux - Gyromatic Chronometer HF Watch

Chronometer HF

Girard-Perregaux Gyromatic Chronometer HF

At the end of the 1960s, Girard-Perregaux was among the most innovative manufactures in the Swiss watchmaking industry. With its high-frequency movements beating at 36,000 vibrations per hour, the brand actively contributed to the pursuit of precision that drove mechanical watchmaking at the time.

This Gyromatic Chronometer HF perfectly illustrates that period of innovation. Its gold-toned dial with an elegant finish is paired with a cushion case typical of the early 1970s, offering an aesthetic that is both technical and refined. Chronometer-certified, it reflects the high standards that Girard-Perregaux applied to its most ambitious models.

Even today, Gyromatic HF watches remain particularly interesting for enthusiasts wishing to discover the golden age of Swiss high-frequency movements.

Technical details

• Brand: Girard-Perregaux
• Model: Gyromatic Chronometer HF
• Case reference: H5037
• Estimated production year: circa 1970
• Movement: automatic high-frequency, 36,000 vibrations/hour
• Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds, date
• Case: gold-plated
• Crystal: plexiglass
• Crown: branded
• Strap: Fleurus Collection Cellier leather

Dimensions

• Diameter excluding crown: 33.5 mm
• Diameter including crown: 36.1 mm
• Lug to lug: 39 mm
• Lug width: 18 mm
• Thickness: 11.5 mm

Condition and warranty

The dial is particularly well preserved and retains the full richness of its original finish. The applied hour markers as well as the hands remain crisp and consistent with the overall watch.

The case shows slight discoloration of the plating on the bezel, visible to the naked eye, as well as micro-scratches from use distributed across the entire watch. These marks remain consistent with the age of the piece and do not detract from its elegance on the wrist in any way.

The watch was fully serviced in 2026 and comes with a 12-month warranty.