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Great story, Nilo ...
... and pleased to see the effort put into restoring the damage on the 2498. Is there a fit punishment or this sort of horological abuse? But great that you have taken the step to give it a good home.
It looks great on your wrist. Slightly chunky with some thickness that gives it great wrist presence. Cool case and different textures and really great dial and hands.
So pleased that GP is now on your radar. Like Francois, I have my GP (the 1999 Chrono) on my wrist today. I went to the pool this morning to watch my son swim, but I wasn't silly enough to dive in!
Warm regards,
Andrew
A GP Chronograph Carrée Classique Elegance Ref. 2498 ...
The watch that chase me. Many months back a GP was offered to me and I passed. At that time I was not familiar with the brand and, I don't really remember the details, I was hunting some other thing. The seller sold the watch to another customer and I for...
Beautiful watch Nilo...
I love the guillochage on the dial, absolutely sublime. These GPs are almost like very well kept secret, admirable watches, a wonderful company history. I am wearing my Rattrapante Foudroyante today and going to a Brazilian churrasco with friends from Sal...
Never realised the significance behind
your wristscan this week ! Lovely story and a wonderful watch ! As for the song "The one that got away" Kathy Perry ?? LOL Thanks for sharing!
Great story, Nilo ...
... and pleased to see the effort put into restoring the damage on the 2498. Is there a fit punishment or this sort of horological abuse? But great that you have taken the step to give it a good home. It looks great on your wrist. Slightly chunky with som...
Bravo, Nilo. I must say that I was more than once tempted by this one.
And maybe one day I will get one... I have other " pists ", when it comes to GP watches, right now... Bravo, my friend, and let me say that I am very happy for you! Best, Nicolas
Thanks a lot Nilo for this in-depth (in all meanings!) presentation.
By the way, I didn't know that this one had an ETA base. Anyway, it is a very beautiful watch with a very balanced dial and a case with a lot of character. Fx
I thought the chronograph module.....
was a depois depraz 2030. At least that is the information I was given. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks ...
The chronograph module is by DD but ...
The base movement is, based on the info I got, ETA. Cheers, Nilo
The song was . . .
. . . Bargain , right? "I call that a bargain, The best I ever had." :-)
Very handsome!
Congratulations on rescuing a beautiful chrono with tons of character. GP is a great brand with lots of history, and many fantastic watches in their collection! Enjoy! Daos
GP is underrated here ...
And I plan to use this to chase some nice vintage chronograph. Thanks Nilo
Sssshhhhh, Daos. We are a few here to hunt some GP treasures. :)))
Nilo is right, this brand didn't get the reconnaissance it deserves. Not yet. But something tells me it will change. Best, Nicolas
Congratutions, Nilo!
A beautiful piece.... I love the cushion shaped case and the black dial. Enjoy it! Best Stefan