Girard-Perregaux 1968 Olimpico Chronographs Part #3: 8862 B
Friends, Back in 2014 I posted the Part #1 and #2 of the 1968 Olimpico Chronographs as a part of my Girard-Perregaux Summer Edition… Now the time has come for me to put the third part of the 1968 Olimpico Chronographs online! The Girard-Perregaux Olimpico...
Thank you, Alkiro!
Yes, this is a topic I am really interested in and spent a lot of time to putting the dots together! You might say that the Olimpico theme is what made me to go from being a "No chrono guy" to be a "Chrono guy"! Best Blomman
Hello Blomman
I am not a big fan of chrono like you but I have to say that, sometimes, I regret my VC 47101 :-( Best wishes Alkiro
I will not tell you my number of watches over the last 17 years...
But, yes I understand the problem... Best Blomman
There are 2 (TWO!) classic Blomman shots!!!!! Where are the stones?!
Brilliant post! And that is a fantastic chronograph, as all GPs are.
Especially for you, Padj! :)
Please note this is a Limited Edition photo series: Watches on white stones! Fantastic chronograph, as all GPs are - I can only agree! Best Blomman ...
Aahh !.. What a splendid pictorial & superb write-up !.. Pure pleasure to look at these marvels & being guided through !.. :))
The pics are flawless, needless to say and the cross-referencing with your ads & docs are a delicious puzzle. Finally, allow to mention, that I am still hoping to find one Olimpico chronograph one day.. Whichever model it would be.. - Thx for this wonderf...
It is a delisious puzzle to uncover the GP Olimpico's, dear HS! :)
A slow and hard process to find watches and information about the watches... But Once you find it, it is a sweet feeling! Thank you, my friend. Best Blomman
Very interesting article about the chronology of these chronographs.
I gave up trying to understand when and which one, I must confess. And I tried! Thanks to you, things become much clearer, now. Aaaah, the 8846 Black is top top top! Bravo for building such an impressive collection, my friend. Best, Nicolas
Give up? That is not an option! ;)
You know me, once started.... Not easy to connect the dots, but with time... Thank you, my friend. Yes, the black 8846 is a sweet caramel! Best Blomman
Very educational review, my friend
I know much effort it took you to put the puzzle pieces together and of course to collect these marvel Olimpicos. Very enjoyable read. Big congrats on the 8862, it looks fantastic. CC
Thank you, CC!
Yes, the 8862 is really sweet! Will show you next time we meet. Yes, effort, but in this case effort well spent! Best, my friend Blomman
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Tengo uno original en perfecto estado sin restaurar, no encuentro referencia para saber el costo, sabrás cuánto promedia? Funciona perfecto.
Saludos
Cuál de los dos tienes, el negro o el blanco? Puede ser que me interese, yo estoy en Mexico.
Yes the education is most important in life
and you are educating us so well dear Master Thank you Yours D
Understanding of the watch you hold in your hand....
Makes all the difference! Thank you, dear friend. Your 6557 is a close cousin to the 8862! Best Blomman
I have read all of your articles on the Girard Perregaux and they are wonderful !!
The photos and narrative indicate to me what a fine collector and preserver of these wonderful watches. I just ran across someone who is selling a GP Chronograph ref. 22410, SS circa 1950.
Thank you for your kind words, Pastaboy!
To put these reviews together takes a lot of time and research.... But these watches are well worth it! Best Blomman
Thank you for all the write-ups about vintage GP chronographs.
I had no knowledge of them til I read your articles, and now I am enamoured of them. Such vintage charm!
A lot of charm, indeed! :)
Thank you! Happy you like these watches! They have both history and charm! It always surprise me that not more collectors are into GP... Best Blomman
