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The Hipster GP

 

Are you resembling one of the below?





Then I have THE  GP for you, one of the first Quartz GPs from the early 1970ties, Reference 9666.

 




I was able to pick one of those up recently from a seller in Chile. It’s in near mint condition, it had a GP full service at the manufacture in the 90ties and after all it is an important piece of GP history.

 

While we and me included, love the horology art of mechanical watches, we cannot totally ignore the time period of the early Quartz developments. In retrospect we know that this almost killed the entire industry, but let’s face it, it were the Swiss who really did the breakthrough development of Quartz wristwatches and in particular GP.

 

Reference 9666 is a great looking watch that has this coolness factor and vintage appeal that any Hipster would love to strap this on. The case design is unique with being round from the back but almost rectangular on the dial. The most prominent feature is the crown position at 7:30h.

 

I can’t show you the caliber right now, my opener is broken and I need to get a new one, but enjoy the rest of the photos.

 

CC

























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Thanks Xav

 
By: crown comfort : November 6th, 2014-03:06
always nice to discover the hidden gems in GP history.

Super hip! :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 6th, 2014-04:12
Congratulation, CC! Very hip watch! I like it a lot! :) I don't look like any of the hipsters in your photo, but I do like these hip 70's watches! ;) And congrats on finding the correct buckle! Best Blomman ...  

Rest assured

 
By: crown comfort : November 6th, 2014-04:36
I also don't look like any of these guys :D And the buckle came with the watch. Cheers, CC

Now I wonder...

 
By: crown comfort : November 6th, 2014-05:43
if there is a quadruple 6 reference number? If I find that, then you can have 9-Triple-6 :) Best, CC

I know only 2 Triple 6, the IWC and the Rolex SD.

 
By: amanico : November 6th, 2014-05:45
I Wonder how many other do exist. That would be a devilsih theme for a collection! :) Best, Nicolas

That Hip!

 
By: patrick_y : November 6th, 2014-08:43
Cool! That's going to be something very special and rare. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks hs

 
By: crown comfort : November 9th, 2014-11:27
and the good news is that there is almost no demand for these. Even supply is not high, once you find one, it can be yours for a small token. Quite enjoyable to discover that time period of GP and the fact that it is quartz just belongs to this era. CC