Girard Perregaux

In 1945, Girard-Perregaux introduced a rectangular watch with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock. From left to right: Reference 2593 (c. 2004) and a vintage piece (c. 1945). (Photo courtesy of PeterCDE) That original watch was inspired by...  

These Vintage 45 are among the most elegant watches I know. The case, the sapphire, the general care brought to the watch is really awesome. Like you, I regret the date, and the useless wording. And I am waiting for some manual winding evolutions... But, ... 

I continue to believe that they must, must be coming soon. A completely new from scratch movement takes much money and time to complete, but it's about time that a new family of mechanical movements makes an appearance. I'd like to see GP build a base mov... 

After all, an exquisite movement in an exquisite watch is coherent. Inspired from the gold bridges decoration... You see? Hmmmm. It would be as delicious as a virgin's neck in the morning. Best, Vlad.

Yes it would be great to see a three bridges inspiration. The balance bridge could be one of the arrow-shaped ones. While we're at it, why not a grand feu enamel dial with red 12 and blued second hand? Daos

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Thank you and to Anthony for this spendid report. This particuliar 1945 is very classic, and one of my favorite. I agree the 1945's wear very comfortably on the wrist for such a large watch. They fit me so well that I have acquired a "few" in my collectio... 

This GP does present quite the good value. Nice in-house movement from a longtime manufacture, and a design with strong historical roots. Their watches tend to be understated, which I like. Often, the pieces that are less successful for me (like the curre... 

Great article, that I will not show to my girlfriend... Best Hans

Then you really shouldn't show her any of the reviews and posts from the Piaget forum. I reviewed a diamond-set Altiplano Double Jeu a while back and that watch was just swimming with diamonds. This GP is just lovely. You two could have a matching set...a... 

... She got a datejust a while back, but has basically not used it. To clunky and don't like the magnifier. Best Hans

...of many a good watch! Cheers, Daos

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Look at the history of the brand. The DNA of this brand is so high caliber. I would love this one (although "ladies" size-wise, nice fore me . Nice write-up, Daos! Keep them coming! Best, Ken

You know, I think anyone, with the exception of Arnold Schwarznegger-size guys, can easily wear this watch. It's so comfortable, and the fit is bracelet-like. I have a bigger wrist than lots of men and I wore it happily! GP does deserve a lot of credit. T... 

This GP Vintage 1945 wears EXTREMELY well on my wrist, even for such a small watch. I wore the watch for a day and it just blended into my wrist which is a pleasant surprise given I'm used to wearing 44mm Panerai's and other various large sized watches. I... 

...a watch this size (even if not this specific watch) for your collection? As I recall, it's significantly smaller than all your other pieces. It wears like a bracelet, doesn't it? There were times I didn't even remember having a watch on -- that's how c... 

because I feel I wouldn't wear this small watch that much so it'll just be a waste of money for me. I'll try the larger sized Vintage 45's on the wrist in the future and see if there's something that my eyes fancy! Cheers, Anthony

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The 1945 case when used with this size becomes very elegant. A very refined watch. Thanks a lot for this in-depth review Daos. Fx

I would like to see a simple steel cased, lacquer dial, hour/minute only display in this size. I think that would be very elegant indeed! Thanks for reading! Cheers, Daos

And I completely agree with your points on the date (none for me, thanks) and the writing on the dial, and the non-blue slots. Cheers Cazalea

The date and the writing are stylistic choices that I suppose some people love, but the screw head slots kill me. Does anyone really prefer a silver slot on a blued screw? Yes, it is more work to blue the entire screw, but those little touches are very im...