** Official Girard-Perregaux owners/pics/talk thread **

[Cru Jones]

There wasn't an "official thread" for Girard-Perregaux on TRF. As of today, thanks to Santa, this can change! ;-)

I'm happy to share my new beauty. Please join in with yours.

[PanosI]

Don't have a GP, my friend Cru but is this a beauty that one of yours or what ?!?!
Super elegant and classy !
Big congrats and enjoy her in the best of health

[Watcheroo]

Congrats! Wear it well


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[texex91]

Enjoy and congrats Cru!

[jd57]

I'll play: 1966 classic. Love the eggshell dial and the blued second hand. 41mm wears a bit big but works better for me than the 38mm.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by PanosI

Don't have a GP, my friend Cru but is this a beauty that one of yours or what ?!?!
Super elegant and classy !
Big congrats and enjoy her in the best of health

Thank you, Panos my friend!

Elegant, classy but not overly classic. My wife knew of a couple G-Ps I really liked, but when she saw this one, she went for it. Makes it that little bit more special, since I know how little she cares about watches and the hobby.

Originally Posted by Watcheroo

Congrats! Wear it well

Many thanks.

Originally Posted by texex91

Enjoy and congrats Cru!

Thanks, Paul! Have a great end to the year and even better 2017.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by jd57

I'll play: 1966 classic. Love the eggshell dial and the blued second hand. 41mm wears a bit big but works better for me than the 38mm.

Gorgeous. The PM 1966 models have such an elegant simplicity to them that is pretty complicated to pull off so well. 41 is a good size to let the dial breathe.

[Porter]

Telepathy!!! Today I was searching for the GP Official thread!! I love the brand, its history and the one on your wrist!
As soon as possible I'll add my first!!
Congratulations and thanks!!

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

[nick c]

Congratulations my friend she is beautiful

[p_mcgee]

Congratulations-- this model is at the top of my list as well. I noticed that they reduced the size of "Automatic" on the dial, added 1792 & made the font bolder since the initial release. I assume it is the same watch underneath?

[jd57]

Elegant, classy but not overly classic. My wife knew of a couple G-Ps I really liked, but when she saw this one, she went for it. Makes it that little bit more special, since I know how little she cares about watches and the hobby.


Great piece and your wife gifting it to you makes it even more special. Happy holidays and wear it through many happy years together.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Porter

Telepathy!!! Today I was searching for the GP Official thread!! I love the brand, its history and the one on your wrist!
As soon as possible I'll add my first!!
Congratulations and thanks!!

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

I love all that you mentioned about GP, and if I'm being honest, I also like how in any given room, it'll probably be the only GP. Looking forward to seeing yours.

Originally Posted by nick c

Congratulations my friend she is beautiful

Thanks so much, Nick. I've always enjoyed seeing all the different brands you wear, so I'm glad to diversify, too.

Originally Posted by p_mcgee

Congratulations-- this model is at the top of my list as well. I noticed that they reduced the size of "Automatic" on the dial, added 1792 & made the font bolder since the initial release. I assume it is the same watch underneath?

I think you might be referring to the the recent 40mm version? Mine is another from SIHH 2016: the 44. Besides the differences you mentioned, the 44 has longer hour markers, a thinner bezel, folding clasp instead of pin buckle and a larger diameter movement with 8 more hours of power reserve (54 v 46).

It's a big watch, no doubt, but the short curved lugs, very thin case and elegant looks make it wear really well.

Originally Posted by jd57

Elegant, classy but not overly classic. My wife knew of a couple G-Ps I really liked, but when she saw this one, she went for it. Makes it that little bit more special, since I know how little she cares about watches and the hobby.


Great piece and your wife gifting it to you makes it even more special. Happy holidays and wear it through many happy years together.

Thanks for the thought. :-)

[regnant]

I don't have a Girard Perregaux but definitely will own one. I appreciate their craftsmanship and technical prowess

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I love all that you mentioned about GP, and if I'm being honest, I also like how in any given room, it'll probably be the only GP. Looking forward to seeing yours.




Thanks so much, Nick. I've always enjoyed seeing all the different brands you wear, so I'm glad to diversify, too.




I think you might be referring to the the recent 40mm version? Mine is another from SIHH 2016: the 44. Besides the differences you mentioned, the 44 has longer hour markers, a thinner bezel, folding clasp instead of pin buckle and a larger diameter movement with 8 more hours of power reserve (54 v 46).

It's a big watch, no doubt, but the short curved lugs, very thin case and elegant looks make it wear really well.




Thanks for the thought. :-)

One thing I've learned these last years is cannot say will be the only one!! When I go into a brand, enjoy its history, discover their patents and awards...Then I want more....!!! Hahaha
Now I'm in love with two models: manufacture 1960 and the traveller II.
Pics from Google:


Both are between 38 and 40mm. Are classic with a modern touch. I'm not fan of chronos but this one is amazing!
Hope to add one of these two very soon!! For sure I'll keep informed. 😉

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

[capote]

I think GP's 1966 is their best line. Its pretty cool that they do both movements and cases inhouse. I would really like to see their full calendar in real life, it looks stunning in pics. From Hodinkee:

[nick c]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I love all that you mentioned about GP, and if I'm being honest, I also like how in any given room, it'll probably be the only GP. Looking forward to seeing yours.




Thanks so much, Nick. I've always enjoyed seeing all the different brands you wear, so I'm glad to diversify, too.




I think you might be referring to the the recent 40mm version? Mine is another from SIHH 2016: the 44. Besides the differences you mentioned, the 44 has longer hour markers, a thinner bezel, folding clasp instead of pin buckle and a larger diameter movement with 8 more hours of power reserve (54 v 46).

It's a big watch, no doubt, but the short curved lugs, very thin case and elegant looks make it wear really well.




Thanks for the thought. :-)

Thank you Cru happy new year 🙏

[Jakx]

Congratulations! On my wish list too!
GP has a unique place in horological history. While people tend to gravitate toward the Big Three, GP has impeccable credentials as well that actually is a good reflection of the ups and downs of the industry over the centuries. This stainless steel model is a stunner. Thanks for starting the thread!
Bonne heureuse annee!

[Cru Jones]

Now that I've lived with this watch a bit more, I keep falling more in love with it. There are so many lovely and fine details (the elegant, slender hands that have the perfect length, the applied indexes that are beautifully carved, the thin and delicate bezel, the lugs and how they fit with the case, the case itself) that make it a very personal and intimate watch.

But, there's an interesting and satisfying tension with the larger size, which gives the watch a dynamic side that contrasts with the more classic elements. Tradition with an edge, if you will. The whole package is interesting to me, and I keep discovering more with time.

As for the movement, it seems to be keeping good time, but it's still early for that. I really enjoy changing the date - there's such a satisfying audible and physical mechanical click for each date change. On the other hand, my first impression of the winding is a little less glowing - it's not as smooth and silky as I expected. Perhaps this will improve with time....

Anyway, just wanted to share a few impressions. I'm sure things will develop with more time.

[drhr]

Very nice! I don't like every model but these 2 hooked me for sure . . .

[OmegaJJH]

Truly stunning watch. Huge Congrats!!

and what a box !!!

[Hairdude1]

Congrats buddy!!

[Cru Jones]

After being absent for a few years, GP is coming back to SIHH this year.

I am excited to see what they'll be presenting. Surely it will be good, otherwise why come back?

They've already announced a really nice world timer and a lovely Laureato for the ladies.

[Cru Jones]

A couple hints from GP to "bridge" the gap until SIHH. ;-)

[Cru Jones]

Wow, a HUGE year for GP at SIHH....They came back in style. Like other companies (see Panerai), it seems like the choice was made to pull out all the stops in this challenging market and really go for it.


Laureato

The Laureato is now a full blown collection, with nearly 30 references in sizes of 34, 38, 42 and 45. Some examples below:

45 = Laureato with tourbillon and bridge


42 = TT, blue, grey and white dials, bracelets and straps

Just a couple of examples:


38 = gold, TT, blue, grey and white dials, bracelets and straps

Just a couple of examples:


38 = diamonds, gold, TT, blue, grey and white dials, bracelets and straps

Just a couple of examples:



WW.TC

A clean and modern world timer for the 1966 collection.




Neo-bridges

A modern & technical design with clear GP DNA.




Planetarium Tri-axial

"The Planetarium Tri-axial is one of the very few triple-axis Tourbillon in the watch industry. It defies gravity with the spectacular high speed 3D rotation of its Tourbillon, but also with its terrestrial globe making a rotation in 24 hours, offering an intuitive view of the time all over the world. Its impressive case design incorporates two sapphires domes and a side opening allwoing to admire the tourbillon from all angles."

[Cru Jones]

A couple more images of the Planetarium tri-axial.....

[Cru Jones]

A good read about the new Laureato Tourbillon as well as some history of the Laureato line:

https://www.deployant.com/review-gir...to-tourbillon/

[nick c]

Cool looking piece thanks for sharing Cru

[Cru Jones]

Newly released today, May 5, the Laureato line adds two skeleton pieces, fully decorated by hand, one in SS and one in RG, both at 42 mm wide and only 10.88 mm thin.

The SS has a water resistance of 100 meters (!), with the RG having 50 meters.

[Britexpat76]

Been a while since this GP thread was used but here’s mine this morning.




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Originally Posted by Britexpat76

Been a while since this GP thread was used but here’s mine this morning.




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Very nice. A GP wporldtime is on my list.