{"product_id":"girard-perregaux-one-of-a-kind-super-jumbo-oversize-chromed-dresswatch-king-of-pokerface-silvered-pinstripe-dial-1950s","title":"GIRARD PERREGAUX | One-of-a-Kind | Super Jumbo Oversize | Chromed Dresswatch | King of Pokerface | Silvered Pinstripe Dial | 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike to own a unique masterpiece?\u003cbr\u003eHere is your one-of-a-kind timemachine..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIRARD PERREGAUX | Super Jumbo Oversize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind work of fine Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Finish Dresswatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilvered Pinstripe Dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFor your collection of incredibly special Girard Perregaux vintage watches, there is this Oversize Chromed Dresswatch | A distinctive work of art. \u003c\/span\u003eThis original Girard Perregaux Jumbo Dresswatch, handcrafted by a Latin American Artist \u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eis a One-of-a-Kind Statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eUpon 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis impressive dial surface is where the true work of art comes into play.. - since the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e original dial was further personalized with the finest miniature painting by the artist, featuring a prominence of the classic poker symbol of the “King.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eContrasting sharply the sword - given to the king on this dial - is the steel bracelet created by the artist: Completely soft, round \u0026amp; smooth in shape. Hard to believe: This steel bracelet is c\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003erafted with no less finesse and attention to detail than the king’s chainmail at the time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBoth swords \u0026amp; 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..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e__\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe King is a card value that shows up in lots of different decks, featuring a crowned sovereign. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNote 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIt is significant that the artist shows the monarch precisely without this classification!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNor does the artist assign it the typical suit of a playing card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHe just doesn’t! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMore on that later..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFIRST..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brief Guide to Playing Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e | 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Clubs (♣): Alexander the Great\u003cbr\u003e•    Diamonds (♦): Julius Caesar\u003cbr\u003e•    Hearts (♥): Charlemagne\u003cbr\u003e•    Spades (♠): King David\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor context, the general meaning of the card suits, in addition to the personification, symbolizes the four estates of medieval society:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Clubs (cloverleaf): Represent the peasantry.\u003cbr\u003e•    Diamonds (bricks): Symbolize the bourgeoisie.\u003cbr\u003e•    Hearts: Represents the Church or the clergy.\u003cbr\u003e•    Spades (sword\/lance): Represents the nobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the German deck—acorn, green, red, bell—similar correspondences are often found, though the symbols are more nature-oriented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOW.. Well, now we know that the artist did not assign this king an initial letter or a color, but rather a lance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis masterpiece of time was not created by the artist for kings.. - it is a timemachine intended for natural born leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you in charge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur certified master watchmakers overhauled this masterpiece in year 2026. The timemachine is fully protected by our 1-year guarantee for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for your wrist.\u003cbr\u003eIt's time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eManual movement\u003cbr\u003eDiameter 36 mm without crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTechnical indications | Keeping time +9 sec\/day\u003cbr\u003eServiced 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e* For best performance, adjust this collector's masterpiece after shipping. | ** Upon request, we provide any service also prior shipping. Feel free to speak with us @ any time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDifferential taxation according to § 25a UStG. No taxes included. | Differenzbesteuerung nach § 25a UStG. \u003c\/span\u003eKunstgegenstände und Sammlungsstücke, Sonderregelung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e* Additional curated information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-depth Guide to Playing Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e | 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.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe French deck is characterized by the suits (symbols) of clubs, spades, hearts, and diamonds. The playing card suits symbolize the four social classes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e•    The suit of diamonds depicts a red cobblestone, weapon of the bourgeoisie during uprisings.\u003cbr\u003e•    The suit of hearts represents the clergy, as it symbolizes kindness.\u003cbr\u003e•    The spade suit symbolizes a spearhead and represents the nobility.\u003cbr\u003e•    The club suit depicts a three-leaf clover and represents the peasantry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA compare of European card decks | The German and Italian-Spanish decks also have four suits, but these differ from those in the French deck.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e•    Similar to clubs in the French deck, the German deck features acorns and the Italian-Spanish deck features wands.\u003cbr\u003e•    Leaves in the German deck and swords in the Italian-Spanish deck correspond to spades in the French deck.\u003cbr\u003e•    Hearts appear in both the French and German decks, but in the Italian-Spanish deck, hearts correspond to cups.\u003cbr\u003e•    Similar to diamonds in the French deck, the German deck features bells and the Italian-Spanish deck features coins.\u003cbr\u003eThe German deck is played primarily in German-speaking regions (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe wonder if the reverse is also possible—could we play a round of Doppelkopf with Japanese flower cards?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy not find out?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"littlethingsforyou.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950344761610,"sku":"02.01.0192","price":3890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4361\/9775\/files\/02_01_0192_03_8f3681dd-32b0-4eae-a444-df039bafaddb.jpg?v=1777622651","url":"https:\/\/www.littlethingsforyou.com\/products\/girard-perregaux-one-of-a-kind-super-jumbo-oversize-chromed-dresswatch-king-of-pokerface-silvered-pinstripe-dial-1950s","provider":"littleTHINGSforYOU.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}