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My favorite:
Jul 07, 2004,07:07 AM
my S.F. Foudroyante....... !
Why ? I love the looks of this piece: long lugs, two subdial chrono layout, black dial. The white gold is a real pleasure: much warmer than steel ( as well as platinum, imho). Classic and simple. Simple ? Not realy ! And that's another reason I love it: it's movement. Two complications in one: a rattrapante and foudroyante chronograph. I know the base is a V7750 but as far as I have seen (thanks, Peter), there is not much left of the original movement...... The split seconds mechanism is very smooth, has a push piece integrated in the crown, where others use an extra piece at 10 or 7 (IWC, but also GP). Activating the foudroyante is a pleasure to watch time after time. You can get an impression by clicking
here.
Best regards,
Mark
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what is your favourite GP and why?
By: juko : July 5th, 2004-02:02
Mine is the vintage 45 serie, i have a 2599 in pink gold, but my favorite is the grand date with moonphase. The size and the looks are superb! My local retailer has a very nice set of a classique elegance and a vintage 45, both in steel with blue dial and...