For sale we have a 1980s Jaquet Girard Geneve Quartz two-tone watch. It is an interesting of the time, retro Royal Oak homage. It appears to be a homage of the rectangular Royal Oak, the reference 6005.
The brand was founded on June 27th 1946 as R. Jaquet Geneve in Geneva, and was renamed Jaquet & Girard in 1962. Very little clear information about the company exists, however what is certain, is that this is a cool 1980s Quartz watch.
It has gold plated centre links on the brushed stainless bracelet. The bezel is also gold plated. The case is of good quality and is certainly well made with clean lines and a well-executed brushed finish. Inside is a period ETA 954.111 movement, with trimmer and quick set date wheel. The dial is a matte black finish with silver tone applied baton hour markers. It is well balanced with lume plots at 9, 12 and 3, whilst the date window at 6 O’clock. It has a black date wheel and white signing matching the dial. It is signed Jaquet Girard Geneve, Quartz, with ETA Swiss to the foot of the dial. The bracelet has spare links and will fit any wrist size.
Regardless of the homage nature of this watch, it is also an interesting retro watch in its own right, lacking the textured dial and gold accents either side of the bezel. Thus, differentiating it enough from the 1980s Royal Oak.
Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.
Dial:
The black dial is original and is in very good condition. It is a matte black finish which is an even tone. It has applied silver baton hour markers with no corrosion. The signing is clear as are the minute dashes. The date window is good. There is only wear to the second half of the Swiss signing to the foot of the dial.
Hands:
The hands are original. They are in good condition with no bending or corrosion. They have the original lume in-fill.
Glass:
The thick cut acrylic crystal is original and has marks, at 12 and 3 O’clock.
Crown:
The stainless crown is original and in good condition.
Case:
The case is formed of Stainless Steel and is in good condition with light surface scratching. It has a brushed finish with polished bevel to the side. It remains unpolished. The bezel is gold plated with polished finish. It has light scratching and one spot of wear to the plate at 7 O’clock.
Caseback:
The case back is stainless steel and is in very good condition with original brushed finish and light surface scratching associated with ageing. It seals tightly. The engraving is clear.
Strap:
The watch comes on its original Royal oak style two tone bracelet. It has spare links and will fit any wrist size. It has some scratching but maintains the original brushed finish.
Movement:
The movement is an ETA 955.111 which is original. It is a Quartz calibre with date function.
The movement service history is unknown, but the watch is working well. It’s keeping time to under +1 second a day. It has had a new battery fitted.
Case dimensions:
Case width: 31.5mm
Case width with crown: 33mm
Case length: 39mm
Case Depth: 7.8mm