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Girard Perregaux

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Thanks, amanico. Good to get perspective from fellow aficionado’s. I’ve had a high regard for GP for over 30 years despite them not enjoying the attention some other brands receive, although I kind of like that they fly under most peoples radar. They hold their own against all the upscale names, including the holy trinity IMO! I briefly owned a Royal Oak and prefer the less industrial look & feel of the Laureato. The 1945 wears better than the Reverso I had and the WW.TC is altogether a nicer watch than the Master Compressor Geographic I had years ago. Some of the Vacheron’s, Patek’s and independents models may have an edge on finishing but arguably not by much, factor in price and the GP’s win by a length for me. They’re superior in most metrics to populist brands like Omega & Rolex (and I’ve had them too)! Man, all those watches….I’m an old guy!

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Looking good Marc !

 
By: Aquaracer1 : June 26th, 2024-15:14
How do you like the two tone versus all stainless steel Laureatos?

Thanks Jesse

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : June 26th, 2024-17:04
Before I tried japanese food I was like WTF … raw fish? No way. I tried it … meh. Second time I tried it … hmm not terrible. And soon, I loved it. Same for 2-tone for me. Was all steel for me in the past. AP or GP etc. all quite similar. All the same size... 

I know right?

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : June 26th, 2024-17:06
So different the vibe they have. Designed by Italians so we can expect some flair. The dials are classy. I’m biased I know but really they are … quiet luxury no. Old money feel. 🤝

Laureato

 
By: yankbrit : July 11th, 2024-13:49
Wonderful thing about the watch world is the diversity of personal taste & style that makes it so interesting. I’ve owned two modern Laureato’s, black ceramic and Titanium/rose two tone (don’t anymore), but still prefer these and the Evo 3. There’s just s... 

You said it well Yan …

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : July 11th, 2024-15:17
It’s the reason I keep harping on about these neo-vintage Laureatos to the guys that only have eyes for the current production pieces. I find them so appealing and this is from a guy that also has the modern laureatos in a variety of sizes. ☺️ You will be...  

8010

 
By: yankbrit : July 12th, 2024-00:10
If I was presented the opportunity for one in great condition like yours, It’d take a lot of restraint not to jump on it! But I do already have an Evo 3 and unlike you with multiples of a subset within a collection, I’m inclined toward a 1966, maybe a dua...  

Better pics

 
By: yankbrit : July 12th, 2024-00:24
Enter text The Hermes is fun. Nice Vaucher movement (Parmigani Fluerier) used by Richard Mille amongst others. Nothing like a bit of diversity……🙂 ...  

GP

 
By: yankbrit : July 12th, 2024-12:42
Thanks, amanico. Good to get perspective from fellow aficionado’s. I’ve had a high regard for GP for over 30 years despite them not enjoying the attention some other brands receive, although I kind of like that they fly under most peoples radar. They hold... 

Variety is indeed nice ☀️

 
By: this_hobby_of_hours : July 12th, 2024-00:47
Your evo3 is the same size variant as mine. 42.6 mm. The 44 mm variant would be too big for me … I’m moving to smaller watches these days. I got my evo3 because it’s the quartz variant. I’m taking advantage of the soft watch market to pick up rare birds. ...  

Openwork

 
By: yankbrit : July 14th, 2024-18:21
Yeah, that’s awfully pretty! Like it in the Laureato too, earth to sky but especially the rose gold version. I don’t know why but open-worked also seem to hold more stable pricing than some of the high complications, perpetual calendar, equation of time e...