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Blomman Mr Blue's 'One Shot' post offers an exciting first glimpse of the Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Small Second 70th anniversary edition, captured live from Baselworld. This initial photo serves as a tantalizing preview, setting the stage for a deeper dive into the watch's details and design nuances. It highlights the anticipation and excitement surrounding new releases at major watch exhibitions, inviting the community to share in the discovery.
Friends,
After two very hectic days I am back home.
Will have to work all the photos and write down all the information and impressions....
But to keep the fire burning...
One shot of the Vintage 1945 Small Second, 70th anniversary edition:
Much more to come soon!
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2015-03-26 00:30:12The 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.
if only it would not have been the XXL case...
Case size apart, of course... Best, Nicolas
the 70th anniversary is in the XXL case ans has the inhouse automatic caliber. The 1995 re-edition of the Vintage 45, Ref 2595 had a manual-wind, Peseux 7001 caliber based movement. CC
Correct, CC? Best, Nicolas
It is dropdead gorgeaous, incredibly charming. Love it and imho one of the nicest novelty of this basel 2015. cheers François
as far as I know, the only bicolor version of the 2595 had the case in gold and the bezel in steel, so vice versa than the 70th anniversary. The small seconds shape is pretty close, but the 2595 did not have breguet numerals, that's more reminescent of the original vintage 45. Here is a catalogue photo of four versions of the 2595. CC
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