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Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, May 31, 2026

LOT 226

GIRARD PERREGAUX, REF. 80497F53P1762JK7B, CAT’S EYE, HIGH JEWELRY, PIÈCE UNIQUE, 18K WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND, BLUE SAPPHIRE

HKD 280,000 - 500,000

EUR 30,500 - 55,000 / CHF 27,900 - 49,800 / USD 35,800 - 64,000 / JPY 5,590,000 - 9,980,000

Sold: HKD 437,500

An extremely fine and rare, pièce unique, 18K white gold self-winding wristwatch with the case set with 63 baguette-cut diamonds totalling 3.95 carats and 14 blue sapphires totalling 1.45 carats; mother-of-pearl dial set with 251 diamonds totalling 1.07 carats, 75 blue sapphires totalling 2.11 carats; deployant clasp set with 7 baguette-cut diamonds totalling 0.55 carats; and sapphire crystal caseback.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Girard Perregaux

Model Cat’s Eye

Reference 80497F53P1762JK7B

Year sold on 8 May 2018

Case No. OGN° 1

Bracelet leather strap with GP 18K white gold deployant clasp set with diamonds

Caliber GP03300

Dimensions 36.05mm x 31.05mm

Weight 69gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories GP watch and jewellery fitted box with key, certificate, warranty card dated 8 May 2018, tag, folder, instruction booklet, magnifying glass, cloth, pouch, booklet, extract from the archive (ordered)

Notes

The presented lot is a kind of wearable art of timepiece. Thanks for the manufacture, this watch is Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye High Jewellery (reference 80497F53P1762JK7B, serial OG N°1) and stands as a confirmed pièce unique.

This unique 18K white gold elliptical piece embodies the iconic Cat’s Eye collection. Utilizing rare snow and invisible setting techniques, master gem-setters spent over 100 hours hand-setting these precious stones into «living light.»
Case: 63 baguette diamonds (≈3.95 ct), 14 blue sapphires (≈1.45 ct)
Dial: Pavé of 251 diamonds (≈1.07 ct), 75 blue sapphires (≈2.11 ct)
Buckle: 7 baguette diamonds (≈0.55 ct)

Originally acquired in Hong Kong in May 2018, this unique piece is a true work of wearable art, seamlessly merging haute joaillerie with master watchmaking. Its status as a unique creation is officially confirmed by the Girard-Perregaux (GP) Archive extract.