Girard Perregaux

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...  

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... 

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!

... 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... 

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

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

Check Dje comments here: Cheers, Nilo

was a depois depraz 2030. At least that is the information I was given. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks ...  

The base movement is, based on the info I got, ETA. Cheers, Nilo

. . . Bargain , right? "I call that a bargain, The best I ever had." :-)

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

And I plan to use this to chase some nice vintage chronograph. Thanks Nilo

Nilo is right, this brand didn't get the reconnaissance it deserves. Not yet. But something tells me it will change. Best, Nicolas

We don't want too many competitors! :-) Daos

A beautiful piece.... I love the cushion shaped case and the black dial. Enjoy it! Best Stefan