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Blomman Mr Blue's end-of-year recap for 2015 celebrates a spectacular year for Girard-Perregaux, showcasing a diverse range of new references from time-only steel models to complex minute repeaters and tourbillons. This pictorial review highlights the brand's innovative spirit and commitment to high horology, offering readers a comprehensive look at the year's most exciting releases and community favorites.
Friends,
On the last day of this year, let’s make a recap of some of the fireworks we saw from Girard-Perregaux during 2015!
A small reflection from personal view and as a moderator - it has been a fantastic year!
We saw a lot of new references in a wide variety from time only in steel to golden bridges tourbillon including minute repeater!
We finally got to see a GP 1966 in Steel.
Girard-Perregaux took us around the world with the GP 1966 Chamber of Wonders.
Vintage 1945 Mechanics of Art with a signature GP blue dial.
Anniversary of Vintage 1945 both with Small Second…
And Vintage 1945 Anniversary with Three Golden Bridges (with and without stones).
We got the Sapphire dial on the Traveller with Large Date, Moon Phases & GMT.
The “bad boy” Neo Tourbillon were introduced in Black.
The third dimension was challenged in White Gold – the Tri-Axial Tourbillon.
My dream watch of the year, the Minute Repeater Tourbillon with Gold Bridges.
As mentioned, it has been a fantastic year!
Thank you all for a great 2015 and looking forward to see you all here in 2016!
Let’s hope Girard-Perregaux will bring us a lot of new marvels to see and discuss.
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Best
Blomman
The Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 line, introduced in 1994, draws inspiration from historical models, specifically a 1945 Art Deco piece. This collection is characterized by its rectangular or tonneau-shaped cases and a design language that evokes mid-20th century aesthetics. The Vintage 1945 series quickly became a cornerstone of Girard-Perregaux's offerings in the 1990s, reinterpreting classic forms with contemporary watchmaking standards. It represents a significant period for the brand in re-establishing its heritage-inspired collections.
Early models in the Vintage 1945 series typically featured stainless steel cases, though gold variants were also produced. The case dimensions varied depending on the specific model, often presenting a balanced profile suitable for dress wear. These watches were frequently equipped with automatic movements, showcasing Girard-Perregaux's in-house capabilities or finely finished outsourced calibers. The crystal was commonly sapphire, ensuring durability and legibility, while water resistance was generally suitable for daily wear rather than aquatic activities.
For collectors, the Vintage 1945 series appeals to those interested in neo-vintage watches that successfully blend historical design with modern execution. The 1994 introduction year marks it as one of the earlier and more influential lines from Girard-Perregaux's resurgence in the 1990s. Its various iterations, including time-only, small seconds, and later complicated versions, offer a range of choices for enthusiasts seeking a distinctive rectangular watch with a clear lineage.
A great year for GP and a great year for our GP forum too ! Thanks to you and all our GP fans here for your sharings and posts. Happy new year to all of you! Cheers Robin
2015 was real Fireworks for GP. Picking a favourite is almost impossible. May add one that should have been also included? The LeCorbusier concrete dial, another icon from GP in 2015. Best, CC
Camber pieces are true gems of high horology...but that last one would end many dreams for me Go GP go!!!! Sincerely Damjan
I hope that 2016 will be a very good year for them, too, and for us! Let's wish the best to them and us. GP: A brand I adore. Best, Nicolas
... I wish to keep reading your posts and I am sending you my best wishes for the New Year 2016. Be it with much Peace and lots of Good Health for you and your Family my dear friend!! All the best, Abel.
Indeed a great year for GP! Hope we will meet in 2016. Best Blomman
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