Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 Quick Review

christianch · 2022-03-11T22:54:54Z

Explore the Girard Perregaux Casquette 2.0 with a collector's quick review. Discover its unique design, ceramic case, and market impact on WatchProSite.

christianch

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Christianch's hands-on review of the Girard Perregaux Casquette 2.0 offers a timely look at a highly anticipated and quickly sold-out release. His initial impressions, complete with personal photography, provide invaluable insights into the watch's design, wearability, and unique user experience. This article distills the community's immediate reactions and expert opinions on GP's bold re-entry into the digital watch market.

Just a quick review of the Girard Perregaux Casquette 2.0 that I received today. My AD was wonderfuland as promised one was waiting for me

taking this photo was fairly tricky! someone else had to press the button on the right in order to display the time that stays on only for 1 seconds, so if you hold your phone you can't do it

I tried even with a 10 seconds timer but somehow I can't coordinate the pressing to happen on the right moment

the dimensions are really perfect and fits in small wrists too. The matte ceramic of the case feels really nice !

Here is how it looks if you don't press the button fast enough!

the box is very cool !!

The watch is literally sold out everywhere and my brother wants one more than me perhaps so I think I will pass this to him. Is a very cool watch, unlike anything else! Given the demand this is a great first release from the now independent GP.

The cons I see is that the bracelet might pinch your arm hair in some cases AND if you love mechanical watches you won't be so happy with a Quarz movement. I just tried the watch for a little while and I am not sure I like this 1 second time display. Probably is part of the quick/cool side of this watch. I am not sure if it can grow on me now that I know that in the family someone else might enjoy it more than myself

This said I found it to be a very cool piece overall and wanted to share it with the forum asap.

What do you think?

Christian

Key Points from the Discussion

The Casquette 2.0's design, particularly its matte ceramic case and titanium elements, is a significant draw, offering both aesthetic appeal and practical scratch resistance.
The 1-second time display, while a nod to vintage LCD quartz watches, is a point of contention for some users who prefer a longer display duration or an automatic activation feature.
The watch's quartz movement, while not appealing to all mechanical watch enthusiasts, is seen as fitting for its retro-futuristic design and contributes to its 'horological machine' identity.
The Casquette 2.0 experienced unprecedented demand, selling out rapidly and commanding significant premiums on the secondary market shortly after its release, highlighting its unexpected market impact.
There is curiosity regarding the battery type and ease of replacement, with questions arising about whether it requires specialized service or can be handled by any watchmaker.
The watch's unique aesthetic and 'luxury 70's experience' distinguish it from more common digital watches, justifying its price point through high-level finishing.

The Discussion

LiftAngle51

Mar 11, 2022

Your new GP is some kind of a horological machine. Sharing off the grid watches is always diversity in the community. Quartz is certainly not every’s cup of tea in a mechanical watches friends community. Albeit design is here the key in my opinion, and i guess many of us like that. Pushing buttons to see a watch display the time is old school lcd quartz, thanks Casio for the g shock, brings the memories back. If i like a watch that do that with all glamour, the Pulsar is one i would try.

hoseachandra

Mar 11, 2022

As the 1 second display and low water resistant. GP should have put an auto display when we flick the watch so we do not have to push a button. I wonder if the battery is a common one and whether we can replace the battery at any watchmaker without having to send the watch to AD?

christianch

Mar 12, 2022

I also have some casio and this is more of a luxury 70's experience. The finishing is high level so I think the price is in line with quality. Indeeed Quarz not for everyone but it is really well done here. The push to tell the time not my favourite system, even casio always show the time

christianch

Mar 12, 2022

I don't think the developed a special battery but I've heard it will last around 2 years.

sham1

Mar 12, 2022

I love it and you wear it well. I too have my name down for this but the watch is 5 times oversubscribed in Malaysia even before the Malaysian launch on Monday so I am not holding my breath! Yes it is a strange looking device and I am actually used to a one second display as the Seiko clock sitting on my bedside table has the same bad habit. I mean 5 seconds would have been better!

Watchonthewrist

Mar 12, 2022

Love this style of watches a lot Huge Congrats

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