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Happy to do that.
I don’t go into THG that often. I saw the sage green a week or so ago. It’s ok but it didn’t blow my socks off. I didn’t even try it on the wrist.
Here is a pic taken by a chap in my group. Hopefully that helps.
I have noticed that certain pieces photograph better than they look on the wrist. But then again, skin tone affects how the said watch looks too. The copper dial is a good example of this. Great in pics. On my wrist, I did not care for it. Perhaps on lighter skinned folks it may look better … 
Happy new year. Do reach out to me when you are next in Singapore and we can meet for a coffee.
🤝
GP 2499 silver dial
While the mother-in-law and wife do some quick shopping, I wait in the car and take pics of my watch. 😄 On the wrist today is my 38 mm GP 2499 silver guilloche dial which was made circa 2005. Calibre 022C0. There were 180 pieces made of this cushion shape...
Thanks M4
I’m glad to see so much love for GP neo-vintage pieces. They would cost many times over if released again. 🤝
Really handsome watch and nice writeup
I often shy from cushion shaped cases but here it really works Thanks for bringing it to my attention
Excellent. Glad to hear this.
And apart from a lovely design I dig that only 180 pieces made. Icing on the cake 🎂 🤝
Lovely piece and review: thank you!
I love this cushion shape case and the guilloche dial.
You are welcome Quattro.
Sometimes we need someone to highlight the design elements of a watch that make it “special”. The historical narrative also gives perspective. I look at these type of pieces as more than just watches. I look at them as art 🖼️ and a slice of history from a...
I know very little about GP
so I’m always glad to learn! I wish you a great New Year’s Eve!
I hear you.
It’s worth getting to know GP and when you are ready, to add a neo-vintage or a production piece to the collection. I collect AP as well, but there is a certain charm that GP has over AP IMHO. Best wishes for 2025. 🤝
Thanks Chandra 🙏🏻
Proportionality is so important and even 1 mm can make a difference. The Macaluso family spent an exorbitant amount of energy on proportionality. After all, they were architects by training and race car drivers by passion… and it shows many of the pieces ...
Happy New Year , Marc.
On the risk to bother you, since you are Singaporean resident, if you happen to visit GP dealer (Hourglass?) , you could help me to take pictures of the new 38 mm Laureato in Sage green. I Would like to see it in person or in real pictures because in the ...
Happy to do that.
I don’t go into THG that often. I saw the sage green a week or so ago. It’s ok but it didn’t blow my socks off. I didn’t even try it on the wrist. Here is a pic taken by a chap in my group. Hopefully that helps. I have noticed that certain pieces photogra...
Agree
Almost a grey in some lighting. I prefer it to a dark green as well. They are going for a discount already on the secondary market. 🤝
Oh … me too.
Well, 50 % singapore and 50% malaysia. My wife is from penang. Let’s see if we can arrange a meetup in Singapore then. 🤝
