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I just had a look at the first pic and burst out laughing.
Thanks for the compliment.
I was just ready about the deep history that GP had with japan.
Which part of japan are you in?
I have bought many watches from Japan.
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Here is the PDF version.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.oldphotosjapan.com/file_download/4/franois-perregaux-pioneer-of-swiss-girard.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwik4qKsx-GGAxVK3jgGHZqQCe4QFnoECBYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1IQb9RQFligLslZ9ndrvji
The limited edition anniversary 225, 41 mm
The “best” Laureato IMHO and the original gangster for generation 5. I don’t use the term “best” often. The limited edition anniversary 225. 41 mm 10.1 mm (same as the 38 mm) (it wears flat and hugs the wrist). Lug-to-lug 47.1 mm Ref: 81000 Presented at S...
"...it is the middle ground between the 38 mm and the 42 mm."
...Well, technically... : )
excellent question ... glad you asked.
1) Case diameter means very little to how a watch wears. But yes, 1 mm does make a difference. 2) Far more importantly is Lug-to-Lug and thickness. 41 mm Thickness - 10.1 mm Lug to lug - 47.1 mm 42 mm (Blue date wheel) Thickness - 11 mm Lug to lug - 49.1 ...
Wonderful proportions and looks fantastic on your wrist!
It's a real shame, but I just can't get over this white date window. For me it's a foreign object on this beautiful blue dial. Why, why?
Ha ha …
First it all thank you for the compliment 🤝 The white date window is the same as the polished bezel. It’s a nod of respect to the original laureato. Hypothetically, if you had the option to buy the royal oak 5402 (39 mm) or a current production (and commo...
1. I have a big love affair with GP. | 2. I have never owned an AP.
But here I would DEFINITELY choose the RO because of the - for me - far better date window solution. I can't buy anything based on „historical reasons“. I see the watch on my wrist every day and can't keep saying to myself: I don't like it, but the design...
Right … but which RO would you buy is the question
1) 5402 - white date wheel Rare etc. the first royal oak etc etc 2) 15500 - blue date wheel and current production and “common”. Both same price etc.
That's easy for me!
The 15500 without thinking for a second. I want to WEAR the watch, and therefore it is essential for me that I like (better: love!) it without restriction. When I buy a watch, I don´t have already in mind to sell it again. Another example: I "used" a Pate...
Cool thanks for sharing
So intro note your choice. I’ll clarify somethings and then we can leave it or also carry on discussing in an open manner to try to understand each others POV. I’m fine with either. 🤝 1) Resale was never mentioned by me. You brought it up and seem to conf...
Hi Marc, thanks a lot for your interesting statement. I appreciate this very much!
I'm currently a bit busy with work, but I'll try to answer as best as I can. I share your opinion about feelings and provenance completely! And yes, the rarity might be half the challenge and fun. This is of course a nice „asset“. Also the „objective“ val...
Pleasure … 🤝
“life cast in a case" I like that term. Watches that to me are not just what is “pretty”. Baltic is pretty. I don’t have any Baltics. I look beyond the surface and this causes me to go behind “like” if a watch. It’s passion. And this means to know the his...
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If others don’t see what I see in the 41 mm, that is totally fine with me. I run a GP Fanclub group with 1,800 members and growing. What do I know right ? 😃 I too appreciate your comments and wish you a pleasant day ahead. 🤝
Everything is fine, Marc. ☺️
We may have slightly different approaches. But this is something very personal and there is no right or wrong. What is 100 percent certain is that we share the same passion. And that is the good thing about it. Cheers Thomas P.S.: And I appreciate your po...
Thank you 🙏🏻
Have you tried on both the 38 mm and 41 mm? Curious to know why you don’t care about rarity … 🤔 Any weight given to provenance?
Same with me. Rarity alone is not enough
I have to like the watch too. But certainly rarity and provenance play a significant part of my decision process. Why do you ever regret they are rare ? Oh, you haven’t said if you have tried on both the 38 mm and the 41 mm ..
Couldn't agree more. Rolex daytona is "rare" (even though its a bit artifical ) and very popular, very well resale value..
But i consider it ugly and poor readability...i will not buy it even at retail. Watch is about "my personality " and comfort, for me.
Same here I don’t care for the Daytona
But it sure as heck ain’t rare. Thousands and thousands made. On chrono24 alone, there are close 11,000 listed for sale. In my 23 years of collecting, I’m yet to buy a Rolex. As for rare watches that I like … laureato being one of them, I certainly love t...
For surely they are not the same thing …
I never said they were. ☺️ But for me, rarity is a factor in the decision matrix of desirability. Price, provenance, looks, fit, etc etc are also factors. But make no mistake … rarity is a factor for many a collector. Maybe not you. But for others yes. ...
I’m gonna politely suggest
We switch to another topic or thread because this is not going anywhere and I can’t explain myself any more clearly that I have already tried. 🤝
I have tried the 38 mm and 42 mm (not the 41 mm, i admit).
My small wrist prefer the 38 mm any day. It sits just perfect. Whereas the 42 mm leave annoying gaps below the lug. The Bvlgari Octo Roma, the one that i chose, wears very well despite 41 mm size. Its about clever design on the lugs. Curious about the 41 ...
The Octo Roma fits you well.
Yep, you won’t be able to try on the 41 mm laureato easily as they are all sold out. I have a feeling you would love it. But beyond me (who has the laureato in almost all the sizes) saying it, it’s all academic anyway. 🤝
Interesting...just few days ago i saw a blue dial 41 mm Laureayo 225th anniversary being sold here.
This morning i have checked it again and its gone. I guess its quite desirable as you have said. The price was pretty good too. About USD 10K.
I live in Surabaya, Indonesia. The watch was listed in one of main watch shops specializing in luxury watches, in Jakarta
I think they don't put the watch on C24. Looking at the price of this watch on C24 , i would say he sell it too low...but hey, maybe the original seller sold it without knowing the current price. Also we all know most of the prices on C24 are exaggerated....
I see. I’m not far from you.
I’m in Singapore. Nice chatting 🤝 Let me know when you are next in Singapore and we can meet for a coffee.
1st pic
Being in Japan and reading gangster I thought you had chopped off two fingers, glad to know it was an illusion! I have to say it looks great on your wrist!
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I just had a look at the first pic and burst out laughing. Thanks for the compliment. I was just ready about the deep history that GP had with japan. Which part of japan are you in? I have bought many watches from Japan. 🤝 Here is the PDF version. :/&ved=...
A good read … what makes a watch “collectable”?
As always, watches are NOT investments and always buy what YOU like … but do buy wisely. 🤝 I enjoyed reading this article. I don’t agree with all the but it does seem to make sense.
