Guillermin Mollet (GM) is much more than a watch brand, it is the realization of a dream of long-time vintage watch collector Sig Shonholtz. I met Sig at the 2004 Basel Fair, and heard the story of how GM went from being a dream to becoming a watch brand.

You see, Sig is passionate about vintage Patek Philippe watches. For years he hunted one very specific watch from Patek, which is how the story begins...

What made this watch so special was that Patek commissioned the famous Parisian goldsmith firm of Guillermin Mollet to make the case, with specific instructions that the case capture the style of Paris in 1950, a year in which Chanel, Lalique and several other artisans were remaking the reputation of Paris as an international design center.

Guillermin Mollet did not disappoint Patek. They delivered oversized, complicated and ornate cases with a distinct art deco style, which Patek fitted with movements. No one knows how many were made, and only 3 pieces were known to be in existence in the 1990s.

Frustrated by the rarity and seeming impossibility of acquiring one of the three remaing watches, Sig had an idea: make exact replicas out of modern parts.

And so it is that the new Guillermin Mollet was born. Sig had 450 watches made: 150 each in solid 18 carat Yellow, Rose, and White Gold. Fitted with automatic ETA series movements, each watch features a super-nice hand-cut crocodile strap and 18 carat matching buckle. Check out all the dial styles available in the pictures.

The size and shape of the case is the real attraction of these watches, in my opinion. The size is versatile enough to serve as a dress watch or everyday watch, and complements a man's or a woman's wrist equally well.

Watchfinder.net is proud to present the Guillermin Mollet collection. We can offer you special savings on GM watches, which are exclusive prices for our visitors:

** Yellow gold: $5700
** Rose gold: $6100
** White gold: $6100

Please email us with any questions or if you wish to purchase a watch.

Technical Specifications:

Case: 18 carat yellow, rose or white gold; 40 mm length by 28mm width; hand assemled in Switzerland; water resistant to 30 meters.

Movement: ETA automatic 2000 caliber; 28,800 beats per hour, power reserve of 40 hours, 20 jewels.

Strap: Louisiana Alligator skin; hand-sewn and hand-finished in France; available in black, brown or cordovan colors and available in either gloss or matte finish (these straps are really nice).

Buckles: solid 18 carat gold available in the three golds to match the case; buckle is shaped to complement the watch case.