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Nitediver shares a captivating 'family photo' of his growing Girard-Perregaux collection, showcasing five distinct pieces acquired over time. He details the personal significance and unique features of each watch, from a vintage 1958 red gold model to a modern Vintage 1945 triple date.
After a series of long and short travels abroad, i finally post the pics of my GP family.
The family has grown to five members:
It all started with a 1958 three hand Girard Perregaux in red gold. I bought it for the guilloche dial section. The watch on the right hand side is a more recent addition.
The GP on the front is steel gold plated and the dial is probably refinished, so nothing valuable at all. Yet i fell in love with the curved lugs.
My second GP was theTraveller II, a understated watch which i love for its timeless design and sublime elegance. (sorry, i now realize that the alarm hand is hidden under the hour hand) It came with a steel bracelet, but i personally prefer to wear it with this custom alligator strap.
Then came the craze for the Vintage 1945, a very wide field for a collector. One Vintage 1945 is simply not enough, and too are not sufficient neither. Last year i acquired the GP Ref. 2594 in red gold: it is rather small and elegant, but a nice watch to wear with a good suit or on a Sunday. The latest addition is the GP Ref. 25810, my Vintage 1945 triple date in steel. It gets a lot of wrist time recently - the combo of the silver dial, the red gold hands / numbers and the brown alligator strap is just extremely nice. The blued second hand adds an extra element of visual joy.
Another few family shots to end the introduction. I have no doubts that the GP family will keep on growing over the years to come!
Best
Stefan
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.
Your GP family is just awesome! Great balance between new and old, round and rectangular... Congrats, my friend! Thank you for sharing your journey into GP! Best Blomman
but thanks for the nice words, Blommann. You and a few others on this forum are an inspiration -it is great to be part of the GP community! Best Stefan
Will try to inspire you even more! Best Blomman
...it just happens to become a family. Stefan
Have to say Traveller alarm my favourite - can't go wrong with a black dialled alarm. & its automatic too Cheers JML
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