GIRARD PERREGAUX | One-of-a-Kind | Super Jumbo Oversize | Chromed Dresswatch | King of Pokerface | Silvered Pinstripe Dial | 1950s
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GIRARD PERREGAUX | Super Jumbo Oversize
A one-of-a-kind work of fine Art
Chrome Finish Dresswatch
Silvered Pinstripe Dial
1950s
For your collection of incredibly special Girard Perregaux vintage watches, there is this Oversize Chromed Dresswatch | A distinctive work of art. This original Girard Perregaux Jumbo Dresswatch, handcrafted by a Latin American Artist is a One-of-a-Kind Statement.
Upon client request, the original Girard Perregaux dial is meticulously handcrafted with vertical pinstripe facets across its entire surface, creating a distinctive play of light - breathtakingly beautiful!
This impressive dial surface is where the true work of art comes into play.. - since the original dial was further personalized with the finest miniature painting by the artist, featuring a prominence of the classic poker symbol of the “King.”
Contrasting sharply the sword - given to the king on this dial - is the steel bracelet created by the artist: Completely soft, round & smooth in shape. Hard to believe: This steel bracelet is crafted with no less finesse and attention to detail than the king’s chainmail at the time. Both swords & bracelet are made of steel, and yet the result is the polar opposite. What a contradiction! Isn’t it? Well, let’s take a closer look..
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The King is a card value that shows up in lots of different decks, featuring a crowned sovereign. Note that the king in this artwork does not bear the initial letter of the language used for the respective edition - that is, neither the “K” for König in German-speaking regions nor for “king” in Anglo-American decks, nor the “R” for “Roi” used in the “French deck” with French lettering. It is significant that the artist shows the monarch precisely without this classification!
Nor does the artist assign it the typical suit of a playing card.
He just doesn’t! More on that later..
FIRST..
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A Brief Guide to Playing Cards | In the history of playing cards, particularly in the French deck, the four kings are traditionally represented by significant historical or biblical figures. This association originated in 16th-century France. The classic assignment of suits is:
• Clubs (♣): Alexander the Great
• Diamonds (♦): Julius Caesar
• Hearts (♥): Charlemagne
• Spades (♠): King David
For context, the general meaning of the card suits, in addition to the personification, symbolizes the four estates of medieval society:
• Clubs (cloverleaf): Represent the peasantry.
• Diamonds (bricks): Symbolize the bourgeoisie.
• Hearts: Represents the Church or the clergy.
• Spades (sword/lance): Represents the nobility.
In the German deck—acorn, green, red, bell—similar correspondences are often found, though the symbols are more nature-oriented.
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NOW.. Well, now we know that the artist did not assign this king an initial letter or a color, but rather a lance.
In this work of art, on the dial of this masterpiece by Girard-Perregaux, does this lance truly symbolize the king’s rank in society: nobility?
Let’s play a game of mind: What if the king views his sword for what it is and utilizes it accordingly—not as a symbol for the outside world, but for himself as what it is, simply as a tool with a designated function?
The king and the queen represent the highest monarchical dignitaries in the hierarchy of a sovereign state. Means: The king is what he is - a true king needs neither a title nor status symbols. For him, authority is not a “facade” of power, but a natural given.
This masterpiece of time was not created by the artist for kings.. - it is a timemachine intended for natural born leaders.
Are you in charge?
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Our certified master watchmakers overhauled this masterpiece in year 2026. The timemachine is fully protected by our 1-year guarantee for you.
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Manual movement
Diameter 36 mm without crown
Technical indications | Keeping time +9 sec/day
Serviced 2026
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Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG. No taxes included. | Differenzbesteuerung nach § 25a UStG. Kunstgegenstände und Sammlungsstücke, Sonderregelung.
* Additional curated information:
In-depth Guide to Playing Cards | The most widespread and arguably best-known deck of cards is the French deck. It is not only used in Europe and America but has become established almost worldwide. In China, for example, it is used to play the traditional card games “Tichu” or “Gong Zhu.” It has even found its way into the popular Somali game “Arpaa Turup.”
The French deck is characterized by the suits (symbols) of clubs, spades, hearts, and diamonds. The playing card suits symbolize the four social classes:
• The suit of diamonds depicts a red cobblestone, weapon of the bourgeoisie during uprisings.
• The suit of hearts represents the clergy, as it symbolizes kindness.
• The spade suit symbolizes a spearhead and represents the nobility.
• The club suit depicts a three-leaf clover and represents the peasantry.
The value of a card is represented by numerical values as well as by face cards (Jack, Queen, King). We’ve all surely wondered at some point who these figures actually are. In fact, they symbolize well-known historical figures, such as biblical characters or medieval rulers. For example, the King of Clubs depicts Alexander the Great, who became King of Macedonia in 336 BC and was one of the most significant military commanders in history. The Queen of Spades embodies Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategy. Hector, a figure who also has his origins in Greek mythology, is the model for the Jack of Diamonds.
The design on the front is usually symmetrical, so that the suit and rank of the card are positioned opposite each other. This allows the playing card to be identified even when it is partially covered.
A compare of European card decks | The German and Italian-Spanish decks also have four suits, but these differ from those in the French deck.
• Similar to clubs in the French deck, the German deck features acorns and the Italian-Spanish deck features wands.
• Leaves in the German deck and swords in the Italian-Spanish deck correspond to spades in the French deck.
• Hearts appear in both the French and German decks, but in the Italian-Spanish deck, hearts correspond to cups.
• Similar to diamonds in the French deck, the German deck features bells and the Italian-Spanish deck features coins.
The German deck is played primarily in German-speaking regions (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein).
Unlike European card decks, Japanese card games do not center around the four suits or the face cards as we know them. Although the Japanese card game “Karuta” can also be played with two European decks, traditional versions of the game focus on flower cards, poetry cards, or monster cards, among other elements.
We wonder if the reverse is also possible—could we play a round of Doppelkopf with Japanese flower cards?
Why not find out?