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Girard-Perregaux

1966 Annual Calendar 40mm

Ref. 49535-53-151-BK6A
2012–present · 40mm · caliber GP Cal. GP03300-0115: in-house automatic annual calendar, 28,800bph, 54h PR; three-window annual calendar corrects automatically at month-end except Feb/Mar; used in 1966 series
Mass-produced#3 in family

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Movement tier: unclassified · caliber GP Cal. GP03300-0115: in-house automatic annual calendar, 28,800bph, 54h PR; three-window annual calendar corrects automatically at month-end except Feb/Mar; used in 1966 series · 54h power reserve (2.3 days)
Medium-large: suits wrists 6.5 in+ (16.5 cm+)
40 mm case. Wears confidently on average to larger wrists. May overhang on slender builds.

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Authentication

The later Cal. GP03300-0115 annual calendar has a longer power reserve than the earlier GP033R0; verify the specific caliber through the caseback.

Known issues in the market
  • Two distinct annual calendar variants exist in the 1966 case; the caliber number on the caseback or in the papers is the only reliable way to distinguish them.
  • Mixing papers from one variant with a watch of the other variant is a documentation fraud; the caliber in the papers must match the caliber visible through the caseback.
AreaWhat to checkWhat is correctRed flag
casebackCaliber designation matching papersCaliber text on caseback matches the caliber listed in accompanying papers; GP03300-0115 for the later variantCaseback caliber does not match papers; GP033R0 text on a caseback accompanied by GP03300-0115 papers
movementPower reserve consistency with stated caliberLater Cal. GP03300-0115 base has 54h power reserve; earlier GP033R0 has 46hPower reserve running down faster than specified; inconsistency between stated caliber and observed reserve
dialAnnual calendar aperture functionDay, date, and month all advance correctly; month disc correct for 30 and 31-day months without manual correctionMonth disc requiring correction outside of end-of-February; any aperture advancement error
Common legitimate replacements
  • Papers are part of the collectible value on GP annual calendars; the specific caliber number in the papers must match the movement.
  • Service history documentation is important; annual calendar service requires GP or equivalent specialist credentials.
Expert resources: Girard-Perregaux press materials at girard-perregaux.com. TimeZone GP forum for annual calendar variant identification by caliber number.

Authentication guide

Last reviewed June 2026

This second 1966 Annual Calendar variant uses the same GP03300-0115 movement architecture in an alternate case material and dial configuration. The authentication approach is identical to the primary 1966 Annual Calendar: verify the round case, the annual calendar function, and the movement finishing.

Known reproduction risks

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Replicas targeting this specific variant are very uncommon. The greater risk is a primary variant (49535-11-131-BB60) with documentation misidentifying it as this second variant.

  • Case material inconsistent with the stated reference number
  • Calendar function that does not advance automatically at month-end
  • Movement through caseback inconsistent with the GP03300-0115 architecture

Dial variants by era

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EraDescriptionIdentifiers
Current production -- second variantAlternate material and dial configuration of the 1966 Annual Calendar. The round case and annual calendar complication remain constant; the dial color and case material distinguish this variant from the 49535-11-131-BB60.
  • Round case consistent with the 1966 family architecture
  • Annual calendar three-window display for day, date, and month
  • Alternate case material indicated by the reference suffix (e.g., black ceramic or different metal)
  • "Girard-Perregaux" and "1966" text in the correct typeface
  • "Annual Calendar" text on the dial

Service part flags

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Case material

Original: The variant suffix (49535-53-151-BK6A) indicates a specific case material configuration. Any discrepancy between the stated case material and the actual material is a significant flag.

Replacement tells
  • Case material that does not match the stated reference suffix, suggesting a case swap or incorrect identification
  • Mismatched case and bracelet materials
Annual calendar function

Original: Same Cal. GP03300-0115 function as the primary variant. The calendar corrects automatically at month-end except February.

Replacement tells
  • Calendar that requires manual correction at months other than February
  • Calendar displays that advance in multiple steps at midnight rather than a single jump

Case back markings

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Current production
  • Exhibition caseback displaying Cal. GP03300-0115
  • "Girard-Perregaux" and "Genève" on the movement
  • Reference 49535-53-151-BK6A on the case band
  • 54-hour power reserve movement

Movement tells

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  • Cal. GP03300-0115 is an annual calendar variant of the GP03300 family at 28,800bph and 54-hour power reserve. This variant has a longer power reserve than the GP033R0 in the primary 1966 Annual Calendar.
  • The three-window annual calendar display should advance cleanly and simultaneously at midnight. Any hesitation or partial advance indicates a worn or incorrectly lubricated date jumper.
  • GP finishing standard applies: Côtes de Genève on plates, decorated rotor.
Sources: Girard-Perregaux -- 1966 Annual Calendar variant documentation.

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