My line-up

Here?s my list; some are completely subjective picks and thus may or may not be followed, but then it?s my list

So here we go:

Laureato Evo3 "F40" ref. 80190

Among the Laureato models it?s on the more rare side, particularly as it is "not communicated" by GP and therefore a born "collector?s secret". Despite some nits to pick, i still find the tri-compax layout with only three registers to be visually more balanced than the regular Laureato Evo3 ref. 80180. The jury is still out about the use of a carbon dial, but then the complete package is certainly an interesting piece.
S.F. Foudroyante ref. 90200

The Foudroyante, developped with Jaquet and British Masters, is certainly an achievement. The 90200 is the most beautiful iteration in a round case and particularly the Pt and WG models, especially the limited editions, among the most beautiful watches GP ever made. In addition, it?s simply mesmerizing to see it work! And still understated and "unflashy".
Vintage45, "art deco", ref. 25830

Of the actual Vintage45 range, i find this steel case model with the distinctive dial to be the nicest. My taste And the Vintage45 is certainly a must have; this covers the aspect "GP manufacture movement without complications" in a nice way, as the case design is truly iconic.
Vintage45, Big Date/Moonphase, ref. 25800

A propietory GP development and patented mechanism in a classic case; the gold variants come with very nice dials and the whole package is probably different to the 25830 not to be redundant. GP?s Big Date mechanism is a marvel to see at work.
WWTC Power Reserve, ref. 49850

The WWTC module is another GP propietory creation and with the "F40" already added, the 49850 might suit better than the WWTC chrono variant. It?s slightly less wide and a bit more elegant, which makes it a really comfortable but still versatile and substantial watch. And it?s a very nice piece.
Sea Hawk Pro, ref. 49940

or

Sea Hawk "To John Harrison", ref. 49910

The sporty side of GP; while the "F40" already covers the sports field, the Sea Hawk models make for a watch that is perfect for use over and under water. The "John Harrison", while a perfectly appropiate diver?s watch, is a touch more elegant than the central seconds variant and thus might turn out to be a bit more versatile (a rubber strap is available for this model).
Complications and Haute Horlogerie
- Split-Second chronograph, ref. 90170
  
  The picture might say it all.
  If you can afford one AND find one, you?re proud owner of one of the most beautiful and elaborate chronograph movements ever made, in a modern re-issue made to stand daily wear. A most unique combination and second to none in terms of the execution.
- Richeville Perpetual, ref. 27220
  
  It?s simply hauntingly beautiful in nature...
- Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon...
  
  Just which one? I know...

Collectional additions:

Vintage45 models
- the original watches from 1945

Because it?s the grand-pa - and wifey loves them too

- ref. 2595

- ref. 2593 "small second"
- ref. 2599 "Vintage45 chronograph"

GP classics; the 2595 manual-wind limited edition is the one which started the Vintage45 model line in 1994, the 2593 probably is the most puristic of the beautiful sub-seconds models with GP?s manufacture automatic movement and the 2599 chronograph the only men?s model to sport GP?s own column-wheel chronograph movement. Of these, the very rare limited editions like the Platinum model with Ruthenium case is truly a wonderful piece.
"Equations"

Probably the most beautiful Quartz movements ever made and certainly a most unique creation, including a perpetual calendar with some real challenges from a production aspect. These are likewise rare and were exceptionally elaborate (pretty expensive either).
GP?s fast-beat models

The movement did change the watch world then and it?s still today a very handsome watch to wear. A model with much significance to the brand and the industry.
Sea Hawk models and and dive watches
This may make an interesting sub-collection:

- original Sea Hawk watch, 1940?s

- "Deep Diver" diver?s models, 1960?s-1970?s

Because both are classics and fathers of a very successfull line.

- "7000 line" Sea Hawk

The first Sea Hawk after the 1970?s, with some few to come with the famous Longines/Lemania thin double-barrel movement (the only diver?s watch to do so). A bit of history on the Sea Hawk line).
"Type XX"

GP?s pendant to the famous Breguet model of the same era; it?s a rare bird and an interesting watch that makes a daily wearer still today.
Big date models of the 1930?s to 1940?s

Another grand-pa for a very successfull current model and a neat watch (GP had several models with this movement then).
Laureato 80100
The small Laureato three-hands was among the first to bear GP?s new automatic manufacture caliber; unlike the corresponding model of the Vintage45 line (ref. 2594) then, the Laureato came with the date variant. This and the much more sporty look with the bracelet may make a nice addition.

There?s certainly a variety to choose from and while the basic line-up represents my preferences and taste to a wide degree, i believe each of them is an interesting piece and comes with special features or unique aspects.
Particularly the sports models and the Vintage45 line allow to create a little "sub-collection" with an interesting theme, so there?s a lot of possible starts!

Greetings,

Peter