Sea Hawk – “Protect what is precious” | Girard Perregaux

Sea Hawk – “Protect what is precious”

Friends,

Now when I finally have been able to include the GP 1966 in my collection, I have started to look into what could be my next modern Girard-Perregaux…

No, I am not in a hurry. I will enjoy the GP 1966 a lot before pulling the plug on the next one! But it is always good to check out your options and start to plan for the future…

One strong contender is the Vintage 1945 Sapphire dial from last year.

Another one is the Sea Hawk. I must confess that I love the Sea Hawk Cobalt Blue. Such a cool watch!

But another version that got my attention is the Mission of Mermaids!

I really like the green accent and that it is for a good cause doesn’t make it any less attractive.

When I started to look more closely on this Mermaid, I realized that there are actually two versions of the Mission of Mermaids! One Limited Edition of 20 pieces and one special edition (non-limited), both was released back in 2013.

The Limited Edition has a mix of blue and green accents. As you can see the minute hand and the power reserve are blue as well as the minute track.

[Photo credit: Fx]

The sub-second dial and the power reserve hand are green. Nice mix, but personally I prefer the all green version.

[Photo credit: Fx]

On the back both the Mermaid versions has the Porpoise Snake replaced by a Mermaid. Also here the Limited Edition has a mix of blue and green instead of all green.

[Special Edition version]

You notice the saying on the back: “Protect what is precious”. A very nice saying that actually been used on a third Sea Hawk!

Back in 2012 Girard-Perregaux did another partnership together with Susan and David Rockefeller, Jr. The World Ocean Day Celebration: The Sea Hawk 1000 “Big Blue”, Limited Edition of 15 pieces.

Since it was in 2012, it was made with the old version of the Sea Hawk and yes, the name says it all…

On the back is the classic Porpoise Snake, but also the saying “Protect what is precious”.

For me as a new moderator here it is a lot of fun to discover and re-discover details of the vast number of watches that Girard-Perregaux has been releasing during the years!

I didn’t know this connection before I started to look into the Mission of Mermaids…

Lucky for me is that I prefer the Special Edition of the Mission of Mermaids before any of the Limited Editions’!

The green minute track and the green hands give the watch an edge and but is not as much in your face as the Cobalt Blue…

Well, this I have to think about… Good that I started early to look into this…

Blue or Green…? Another thing is that the White version is also very attractive! Hm, I sense that I am in trouble here…

The Green looks very nice on the wrist…

Well, it will be long before I have to take decision… But it is great fun to explore your options!

Don’t you think?

Best

Blomman

PS. For those of you that want to know more about the foundation and the charity events behind these editions, please do a search here in the forum: search “Rockefeller” and you will find the press releases.

This message has been edited by blomman on 2015-01-09 00:41:30

Funny coincidence. I have almost the same dilemma.

By: amanico : January 7th, 2015-00:35

Almost because while you are on the Mermaid, I prefer the Cobalt Blue version, but I hesitate a lot with the Vintage 45. In reality, I think I have to think about building a collection of modern GPs, which would include a WW TC, a 1966, a Sea Hawk and thi...

Among the current collection....

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 7th, 2015-03:49

My big Q? is if I should go Art Deco or Sports? Vintage 1945 or Sea Hawk....? After that next Q+ will be which version ....?! Delisious dilema! :) Best Blomman

for me, I was also looking at a Chrono Hawk or Sea Hawk. I have recently tried on both at an AD and I had to admit to myself that both are a tad too large for my wrist. They still can sit comfortably, but it looks too big for my taste. I possibly got accu...

Yes, to go from vintage sizes to the Chrono Hawk...

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 7th, 2015-03:54

Is a big change! :) A GP 1966 chrono I would also love to add, but I feel I need to address the Vintage 1945/Sea Hawk first before I go deeper into the GP 1966... A difficult, but fun mind game this is! :) Best Blomman

Not only from vintage

By: crown comfort : January 7th, 2015-04:29

on the day of my visit to the AD, I wore my Laureato Evo3 Chrono, admittedly a large watch. But if the Laureato is XL then the Chrono Hawk is XXXL, I could not believe the visible difference between those two on the wrist, while nominally I think it is on...

Isn't the Evo 3 same size?

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 7th, 2015-14:36

Or do my memory slip... I thought both are 44 mm?! But the case shape makes the Chrono Hawk look bigger. Best Blomman

On Paper

By: crown comfort : January 7th, 2015-14:47

the Evo3 is spec'd with 42.6mm, while the Chrono Hawk is 44mm. In reality and on the wrist, it's like a BMW X3 versus a Cadillac Escalade... Anyways, it needs to be tried and judged personally, for me, probably too big.

I need to freshen up on the Evo 3!

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 7th, 2015-14:54

Cadillac Escalade?! LOL! Well, a few hours in the gym and you will get there! ;) Best Blomman

The Sea Hawk that "sings to me" ...

By: nilomis : January 7th, 2015-01:29

Is the John Harrison homage because ... John Harrison's marine chronometers and his history impresses me very much. An old picture from the PuristS: Cheers, Nilo ...

Yes, that is another great version of the Sea Hawk! :) [nt]

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 7th, 2015-03:57

Didn't you forgot one contender my friend...

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 7th, 2015-01:50

or you are trying to make me sad :) The blue 1945? That wold be perfect choice ;) Love the green mermaid hawk as well best D

Na... I didn't forget, my friend....

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 7th, 2015-04:00

I just didn't focus on the Vintage 1945 in this post.... It will be a hard task to select the right Vintage 1945 (to start with, because I fear that is a watch you NEED to have in several different versions)! :) Best Blomman

INDEED SO :)

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 7th, 2015-04:28

Always wise words my dear friend :) Yours D

For me, the Vintage 1945 will be a loooong journey.....

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 7th, 2015-14:37

I know already one will not be enough for me... You know the "Blomman way"! ;) Best, dear friend Blomman

It always starts with thinking about it.. Awakens desire.. Prepares the ground ! ;)

By: hs111 : January 7th, 2015-07:13

.. Strong, almost brutal presence & strong color accents.. To be honest, none of those is really my type of " Spiel", Everything to me seems big or simply too much .. For humble me, there would be much more appealing offers by GP, whereby the Saphire dial...

Honestly, that was basically my thoughts as well.....

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 7th, 2015-14:39

Until I saw it in real and tried the Sea Hawk on my wrist! Now I thinking more in the lines of.... Will one be enough?! :) Best, my friend Blomman

Can only say.. That saphire dial/ss on Vintage 45 is superb !.. The RG version too

By: hs111 : January 7th, 2015-22:53

.. But we know, that our Nordic friend has a lot of patience, but once the target has been defined.. The truck is rolling.. My very Best for your endeauvours ! hs

LOL! Yes, HS! You get me very well...! ;) [nt]

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 8th, 2015-12:35

the choosing should be really among the Seahawks...

By: iadxb : January 7th, 2015-12:48

Dear Blomman, In my humble opinion, you simply cannot afford not to get the 1945 sapphire dial, it is in category not comparable with the Seahawks. And once you are done with the 1945, you can choose among the others :) The cobalt blue/orange version look...

Ibrahim, I am afraid....

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 7th, 2015-14:43

You are correct! :) The Sapphire dial will be hard not to go for...! But my desire to get several Sea Hawk's (yes it is there) is not as strong as getting several Vintage 1945. So if I start with the Vintage 1945, it will take me longer to get to the Sea ...

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