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Only 50 were made, and a few other facts GP just gave me
Got a reply from GP today
In a nutshell
- About 20 years ago they made 50 of these Marine Chronometer
- Since 1986 GP owns the brandname 'John Harrison'
- they wanted to make a Marine Chronometer to use the name 'John Harrison' for the first time
- GP did not have the machines and tools to make a Marine Chronometer movement so they contacted Poljot ( they bought 50 movements + some spare parts)
- GP modified some details
- GP wanted them to be certified COSC. The COSC was a problem because the guys at COSC did not have the machinery to test movements of that size, so they had to use their old machines
- GP used silver colored metal so not gold colored, a black dial, and clear cherry-tree wood to give it a more modern look.
- All 50 but one were sold within a few weeks ( no idea what the mean with ' but one' , I guess they kept one from themselves ?)
I would like to thank Mr Schweizer for giving me ( us 
) that extra info.
) that extra info.
Marine Chronometer 'John Harrison'
Posted this a few days ago on the public forum. Since it is a Girard Perregaux I will make an extra post here One with a bit more info and some extra pictures GP made these marine chronometers in 1993. 1993 because 300 years earlier in 1693 Mr John harris...
Fantastic !
What a post ! Well done my friend . Detailed insight of a beautiful instrument . I don\'t know why but I always loved marine desk Chronometers . I personally own a zenith marine Chronometre and has always been on hunt to get a glashutte , Lange & Söhne an...
The zenith is cool too
I believe it has the zenith 5011k movement Very, very different but such a legendary movement The zenith marine chronometer was pretty expensive too, I believe it was around 5500 euro back in 1998 Almost 20 years ago one could have bought a nice wristwatc...
Veeeeeery Cool! Simply Awesome
my only problem, I don't have the matching yacht to go along with it CC
impressive balance wheel! :)
Thank you for this post, Bruno! The fusee chain mechanism is just awesome! I know that the people at the manufacture are very busy right now before Basel, but let's hope they can dig up some more information on this one. Best Blomman
Only 50 were made, and a few other facts GP just gave me
Got a reply from GP today In a nutshell - About 20 years ago they made 50 of these Marine Chronometer - Since 1986 GP owns the brandname 'John Harrison' - they wanted to make a Marine Chronometer to use the name 'John Harrison' for the first time - GP did...
Mr Schweizer is the Man!
Thank you for these additional information. Very interesting! If I only could find one of these... Best Blomman
You have posted many great pieces over the years.
This could be my very favorite! Thanks for the info on it.