Girard Perregaux 4980 WW.TC World Timer Chronograph 43 18K White Gold Ivory Dial

The Girard-Perregaux WW.TC World Timer Chronograph reference 4980 stands as one of the brand's most compelling early-2000s expressions of practical haute horlogerie, combining a full world time display with a robust integrated chronograph in a substantial 43 mm case. In this white gold execution with an ivory dial, the watch carries a notably warmer and more formal presence than the sportier titanium and steel variants, while preserving the technical character that made the WW.TC line so respected among collectors. At its core is the automatic Girard-Perregaux caliber 3387, a sophisticated self-winding movement with chronograph, date, and world time functionality, developed to deliver genuine daily usability rather than display complexity alone. The signature city ring and 24-hour scale allow simultaneous reading of global time zones, a hallmark of the model and a defining element of Girard-Perregaux's modern identity in complicated watchmaking. The 43 mm white gold case gives the reference real wrist presence, yet the design remains balanced through the layered dial architecture and restrained case finishing. Reference 4980 is especially appealing to collectors who value the neo-vintage period of independent Swiss watchmaking, when established manufactures were producing mechanically ambitious pieces in relatively modest numbers. While not generally cataloged as a country-specific or boutique-only limited edition, white gold examples are encountered far less frequently than standard production counterparts and occupy a distinctly more collectible niche within the WW.TC family. The ivory dial further sharpens that appeal, offering uncommon contrast against the world time indications and chronograph registers without sacrificing legibility. For the buyer seeking a serious complicated Girard-Perregaux with meaningful horological substance, reference 4980 remains an underappreciated and technically rich world timer chronograph from an important period in the brand's history. Like New with Girard-Perregaux box and undated papers.