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Blancpain: Blancpain Leman Big Date Flyback

Hi Guys - I really enjoy this watch and wear regularly. It keeps very good time with the main dial hour and minute hands, however when the chronograph function is engaged the sweep second and sundials run faster than the main dial hands. About 40 seconds in 12 hours. Any experience, thoughts or comm
5Y
By: Mustang
1

Girard Perregaux: Well said CC

Of course GP needs to chart the course that best series their goals and priorities. My quiet worry (and probably a pause in acquiring) is the many "friendly competitor" chronographs in the price point that offer modern, purpose built chronograph movements. I'm sure GP has factored this in their thin
6Y
By: Mustang
0

Girard Perregaux: Forum is in good hands for sure!

Great first thread to kick things off too! Lovely new Laureato designs - disappointed that the long standing movement with a chrono module is still being used. A new integrated in house chrono movement would make these darn near perfect.
6Y
By: Mustang
1

Girard Perregaux: It is beautiful indeed!

A beautiful design, wonderful finish and visually distinctive watch. I loved it at first sight. I had the identical watch but unfortunately needed to retire the piece - "with prejudice'! Purchased new, but after a short time the double digits of the date became seriously misaligned. Multiple repair
6Y
By: Mustang
1

Girard Perregaux: Symptom? Strategy? Both?

Acknowledging some of the larger issues currently facing the watch industry, I still need to agree with Raymond's "very sad". For certain, AD's would much prefer to sell their inventories at full MSRP and like all other retailers, discount to generate revenue and inventory turnover. The clear proble
6Y
By: Mustang
0

Girard Perregaux: Lovely piece indeed.

Curious to know if the movement is an integrated chronograph or if it uses a module with the base GP3100 movement. Any details, thoughts or comments?
6Y
By: Mustang
1

Vacheron Constantin: Unfortunately, not a certified chronometer

Should however be very accurate.
6Y
By: Mustang
1