AndrewD
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Girard-Perregaux 1966 Tourbillon
When the GP 1966 Tourbillon with Gold Bridge stares at you from a glass display case, why wouldn’t you ask to try it on?!
This is the pink gold version (Ref. 99535-52-131-BKBA) available in a limited run of 25 watches but there is also an ultra scarce white gold version (Ref. 99535-53-131-BK6A) in an edition of 5 pieces.
The classic 1966 case measures 40mm in diameter.
The single gold bridge supporting the 60 second tourbillon is finished by hand in a rounded shape called a bassine. The escapement and pallet bridges are also hand finished. The dial itself is silvered with a sunburst finish. The simple indices and traditional leaf shaped hands complete a classically beautiful watch.
The movement is the GP 09600-0014 which beats at 21,600vph (3Hz) and has a power reserve of 48 hours. The watch is completed with a brown crocodile strap and a simple pin buckle.
Not too big, not too small, not too flashy, just perfect.
Andrew
Girard-Perregaux 1966 Tourbillon
Not my favourite, but already a superb watch.
Nice watch.
In all the tourbillon overkill
Perfect proportions!
Hi Andrew, I'm with Jerome on this one, really would
