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Girard Perregaux Chronograph 49480 Review

Watch_This · 2019-01-20T11:31:26Z

Explore a Girard Perregaux chronograph, its clean design, and the debate on date windows. Discusses dial symmetry, 38mm sizing, and traditional aesthetics.

By Watch_This · Jan 20, 2019 · 29 replies

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Watch_This shares their Girard Perregaux chronograph, highlighting its clean aesthetics and value. The post quickly evolves into a community discussion on dial symmetry, the role of date windows in watch design, and the appeal of traditional, no-date chronographs.

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Simple and clean. Great looking watch, great price point.

This message has been edited by crown comfort on 2019-01-20 12:49:42 This message has been edited by crown comfort on 2019-01-20 12:49:56

Key Points from the Discussion

The placement of a date window can often disrupt dial symmetry, especially on chronographs, though market demand often dictates its inclusion.
The author appreciates how the calendar display on their other GP watch flows well with its overall design, contrasting with awkward date placements.
The featured GP watch is identified as the 49480, a 38mm chronograph that wears true to size, making it a great option for those who prefer smaller watches.
A no-date dial is often considered more pure or traditional in watchmaking, appealing to enthusiasts who prioritize aesthetic balance.
The Anni Fiat, Ref 4948, is cited as a great-looking, pure chronograph without a date, reinforcing the preference for no-date designs among some collectors.
The 38mm size, balanced no-date dial, blued hands, and fair price point make the GP chronograph a highly regarded dress chronograph.

The Discussion

logan2z

Jan 20, 2019

Very nice, I like it a lot [nt]

amanico

Jan 20, 2019

Indeed! And no date! [nt]

Watch_This

Jan 20, 2019

Curious...

I am relatively new to luxury watches. Is having no date considered to be more pure or traditional? I usually like having the date on my watches, but clearly it is not a deal breaker for me.

crown comfort

Jan 20, 2019

Don't listen to Nico, he has a phobia when it comes to date windows :D

more seriously, a date window often disturbs the symmetry of a dial, especially on a Chronograph. It's a matter of taste and Marketing tells us that the big majority wants to have a date, so all is fine

Gelato Monster

Jan 20, 2019

I am with Nico

Date is terrifying especially between 4-5

amanico

Jan 20, 2019

Thanks for the support! ;) [nt]

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