Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver Thematic Collection

blomman Mr Blue · 2015-08-17T00:00:27Z

Blomman Mr Blue showcases his Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver collection, exploring thematic watch collecting. Discover how collectors group watches by brand, model, and function.

blomman Mr Blue

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Blomman Mr Blue explores the art of collecting watches by theme, showcasing his impressive Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver collection. His post encourages collectors to view their watches as interconnected groups, revealing a deeper narrative within their acquisitions. This approach offers a fresh perspective on building a meaningful watch collection.

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Friends,

I guess there are as many ways of collecting watches as there are collectors…

Me, I love to collect themes – like the Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver:

A big part of my passion and joy when it comes to wristwatches is to be able to link my watches together, connect them through different themes.

By brand, model, type, function or color, ….

History, vintage or modern, …

Grouping them together:

But what I think we all have common is that if you take a step back and look at your collection as a group instead of individual watches, there is a line to follow!

What would you say is your “line”?

Best

Blomman

Key Points from the Discussion

A collector shared his own thematic collecting approach, including categories like Alarms/Memovoxes, Calendriers, Black Knights, Crosshairs, Militaries, Divers, GMTs, and specific Vintage Subs.
The author noted that several of his Deep Diver/Sea Hawk watches were missing from the group shot, planning a complete collection photo once they are all back.
The author expressed a desire to acquire early Sea Hawk and first-generation Deep Diver models, as well as current Sea Hawk references, highlighting that thematic collecting is an ongoing journey.
The author and another collector realized they share many watches, specifically 13 JLC alarm watches, indicating a shared taste in thematic collecting.
One collector humorously admitted to being a 'lost case' regarding thematic collecting but praised the author's impressive lineup, suggesting the addition of a modern Deep Diver.
The author clarified that his overall collecting lines are often more diverse, with the thematic focus only becoming apparent when zooming into specific categories.

The Discussion

amanico

Aug 17, 2015

My lines? GMT / Divers / Chronometres / Chronographs / Alarms...

Well, I am a lost case... ;) Bravo for such an impressive line up. You miss at least one modern! Best, Nicolas

blomman Mr Blue

Aug 17, 2015

Indeed, you are a lost case....! ;)

So, you need at least one Deep Diver for your Divers theme! In these shots, 4 of my Deep Diver/Sea Hawk are missing... Will try to make a group shot once they are all back! When it comes to missing in the collection - I miss the early Sea Hawk's and the frist generation Deep Diver. And of course the later/current Sea Hawk's..... The pleasure of working a theme - you are never really finished! ;) Best Blomman

amanico

Aug 17, 2015

One or two vintage Diving GPs + one modern, that would be enough for me. ;) [nt]

blomman Mr Blue

Aug 17, 2015

So, you are "only" a partial theme collector...?! ;)

I think if you would start, you need at least 4 vintage + 1 modern! ;) Best, my friend Blomman

amanico

Aug 17, 2015

As you well know, sadly, there is not only GP in the vintage diving world. ;) [nt]

blomman Mr Blue

Aug 17, 2015

True, but to make a stab at the GP divers....

You need minimum 4 or 5.... Like me, just one GMT doesn't make me a GMT collector! ;) Best Blomman

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