Girard Perregaux alarm watch

Girard-Perregaux alarm, Ref. 77422 is one of those watches that perfectly represents mid-20th-century Swiss ingenuity: elegant, compact, and mechanically playful thanks to its integrated alarm function. Produced in the mid-1960s, this reference belongs to the golden age of mechanical alarm wristwatches, conceived as a practical yet refined companion for everyday life.

The stainless steel case measures approximately 35mm in diameter, a classic size for the period, well balanced on the wrist and faithful to the brand’s understated design language. The case lines are clean and sharp, with proportions that emphasize functionality over excess, while maintaining unmistakable Girard-Perregaux elegance. The white dial is sober and highly legible, featuring clear applied markers and a discreet alarm indication, all preserved in a coherent vintage aesthetic. The overall look is crisp, timeless, and unmistakably 1960s.

Inside beats a hand-winding alarm movement by Girard-Perregaux, movement number 1.xxx.xxx, known for its robustness and distinctive buzzing alarm sound. The “Svegliarino” concept was designed as a true mechanical alarm wristwatch, not a novelty, and it remains today one of the most charming complications of the era.

This example is fitted with a vintage rally-style leather strap in natural tan color, perfectly in tune with the sporting yet elegant character of the watch, and completed by its original Girard-Perregaux signed buckle — a detail that adds both coherence and collectability.

An authentic vintage Girard-Perregaux, appealing to collectors who appreciate mechanical complications, restrained design, and genuine 1960s character.