Thank you for my friend's opinion. I made a fast move, not sure if I can afford it ...

May 05, 2004,06:06 AM
 

GP is such a good brand with complication and idea every year - www.tc, vintage moonphase big date, 3 gold bridge tourbillon. Now, the chance comes. I took this from my friend. I am fustrated if I shall keep this automatic rattrapante for long, reference 9012, because of current financial situation. However, I know if I do not take it I would not have such chance to have this piece which is in NOS condition.

Dont care about it at the moment. Poor me.

The blue steel hands are stunning. The size of the watch is right, even not too small comparing to my current 42mm Panerai GMT alarm. The rattrapante function is gorgeous. This is the first time I own a watch with splitsecond function. I am happy for that.

For those who know this one or the mechanism, may I learn the following from you?

1) Does anyone know if there is any column wheel inside the movement? Any picture available for movement?

2) Does the finish of movement is so nice that comparable to other great manufactuers? What is the opinion from everyone about the case finish and movement finish for GP?

Thanks for everyone giving me advice so long. Keep the good work for this forum.

Terence





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Well, well, well....

 
 By: Radiomirio : May 5th, 2004-07:07
.... lookie-look ! Congratulations, Terence ! So you made the righ decision in the end ! I hope your situation will allow you to keep the watch for a long time so you can keep enjoying it. Those chrono's are awesome ! Best regards, Mark

Rattrapante 9210.

 
 By: RAFAEL FERNANDEZ : May 6th, 2004-03:15
Terence, congratulations for your beautiful timepiece. I sincerely hope that you will be able to keep it and enjoy in good health. This wrist time I give to my 9210 is very limited since Caracas is a dangerous place to wear expensive or out of the ordinar... 

Thank you for your words ...

 
 By: terencehoyeechun : May 7th, 2004-08:08

Pics of the 9012 engine

 
 By: SingaporeMarc : August 7th, 2022-20:17
Hi Raphael, Did you ever share any pics of your 9012 movement? I’m looking to buy one abs wanted to know more about it before pulling the trigger. Oh, if you know of someone selling theirs please PM me Thanks, Singapore Marc