Nilomis presents a quick review of the Girard-Perregaux 250TR, a chronograph that pays homage to Ferrari without overtly displaying the brand's logo on the dial. His insights cover the watch's movement, case design, dial legibility, and impressive accuracy, offering a comprehensive look at this unique timepiece for enthusiasts of GP chronographs.
Team,
Based on Andrew influence here, I started paying attention to GIrard-Perregaux watches, in special to chronographs.
I got a few GP chronos and I'm very happy with the overall quality. Case, dial, hands, pushers and movement.
This one is the type of watch that I normally don't consider, because is part of the GP-Ferrari line of watches and all that I know have the "Cavallino Rampante" on the dial.
This one, lucky me, has only the "Cavallino Rampante" mark on the winding crown and on a very subtle way.
Let's discuss what I got.
MovementThis watch uses a Girard Perregaux caliber 2280, that is based on the ETA 2892 with the addition of a Dubois Depraz chronograph module.
This combination is very popular and is used by many other brands (U.N. uses this if my memory is correct, Omega among others).
Is a classic 28,000 bph and, because of the DD module addition, 57 total jewels.
What is unusual on this watch are the central minute counter and a 24 hours indicator. Now I can know if is day or night.
Another interesting point is the lack of date. I, as many other persons, know what day is and I don't need this complication.
On my obsession with watch maintenance, the use of a ETA 2892 movement is a clear plus, because it will be a breeze to source parts when it needs.
CaseI was surprised, on the positive sense, by the amount of design that GP put on this case. The bezel, that is circularly polished holds a domed crystal.
The remain of the case is polished with the lugs curved. The case back, hold in place by 8 screws, is flat, increasing the comfort on the wrist.
The chronograph pushers, because of the DD module, are a little high when compared with the winding crown.
The dial and handsThe dial is black with few marks in red and includes the hour marks made with the excellent luminova that GP uses (why other manufacturers don't use this luminova?) making a very easy task to read the time on my bedroom.
The hands, with the red tips, complete the very harmonic set.
The overall legibility is great.
AccuracyOn regular use this watch deviates around -2 seconds/day. Excellent. When put on a time machine, on all positions, the movement delivered exact the same outstanding precision.
Let's go for the pictures:
Crown with the "Cavallino Rampante" from Ferrari.
It's a homage to the Ferrari Testarossa, limited to 2000 pieces.
A few wrist shots
The case+lugs combination makes this watch perfect for my wrist. Amazing comfort.
Daily useAs I already stated, this watch fits perfectly on my wrist. The use of "standard" lug size is another plus (20mm, thank you GP) allowing the use of the crocodile strap (that comes with the watch) for more formal occasions to calf leather on my day-to-day informal dressing.
The movement, as changed by GP, is marvelous (one can hardly dream that is an ETA. The winding is buttery, the chronograph pushers are firm but precise.
SummaryLove this watch and since it was not expensive (I love the fact that GP is not a much popular brand here) it was converted on one of my daily beaters.
GIrard Perregaux confirmed my feeling that is a great brand and one of the most well keep secrets on this hobby.
Cheers,
Nilo
