SIHH 2019: Live shots and review: Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges Earth-to-Sky edition

Jan 18, 2019,05:48 AM
 

Friends,

 

let’s start with coverage of this year’s new releases from Girard-Perregaux at SIHH 2019. As usual, during the show, the booth is very crowded and you don’t really get time to deeply appreciate all the models nor do you have good natural light to take some decent photos.

 

However, live shots will always bring a better idea on a watch than press release photos.


 

So let’s start with one watch that has been released this year under the theme of „Earth-to-Sky“ from Girard-Perregaux. While not being a true novelty as we can easily see that it ist he same Neo Bridges from 2 years ago, it does provide a fresh update on this quite popular model.



 

Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges Earth-to-Sky edition, Ref. 84000-21-632-BH6A sits (quite rightly) within the Bridges collection and has the same Reference number as the original Neo Bridges. In fact, it is the same watch and movement, also having a Titanium case. The Earth-to-Sky edition however, has a DLC coated black case and some blue colour theme within the indexes and the main barrel cover / automatic rotor. Overall, the main plate is darker / more black than the original Neo Bridges.


 



The black theme continues on the back side with the bridges having a black finish. Sorry, for the poor quality but the watches all has special stickers on the back that made shooting them not exactly easy.


 

It is no surprise that the wrist feel is very similar and the amazing micro-rotor still catches the eye a lot whether it is blue or silver.



 

I would say a good second version for the Neo Bridges that will find appreciation among buyers. It will be a matter of taste which version to get.


 


For me personally, I still prefer the original Neo Bridges as black cases are usually not for me.

 

So let us know what you think, are you a black watch type or more traditional?



 


Best,

 

CC

 

PS: we will continue our review of the GP Novelties well into the next weeks, so stay tuned!

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Nice review CC.....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : January 18th, 2019-06:01
.....and many thanks for doing it

And you picked a great piece to kick it off.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : January 18th, 2019-06:32
The best from GP at SIHH, in my opinion. The movement leaves me a bit underwhelmed, but I guess that's more than made up for in the front.

Thanks Z. The movement is actually really cool

 
 By: crown comfort : January 18th, 2019-06:40
I'm a bit hesitant to have this open bridge architecture without the Tourbillon complication, but that would be anyhow in another sphere. Let's see if we can top that over the next few weeks

Either way, I really like this one. [nt]

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : January 18th, 2019-08:45

Thanks Baron, it's always hard to reflect from the hectic busy schedule

 
 By: crown comfort : January 18th, 2019-06:38
probably need to follow up looking at the watches again outside of the craziness of SIHH for a better understanding and appreciation.

Thank you CC for this report

 
 By: iadxb : January 18th, 2019-06:15
Between the two, I prefer the newer Earth to Sky version. From your photos, it looks like legibility is vastly improved with hands now standing against an all-black background. The details of the bridges and other sttructural elements of the dial are are ... 

Thanks a lot, my friend

 
 By: crown comfort : January 18th, 2019-06:41
I'm sure you will the opportunity to check it out soon in DXB. Legibility is indeed improved, but I also found the older Neo quite legible. CC

These are best photos of this watch so far

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 18th, 2019-08:09
Looking much better than on PR material. Thanks for sharing CC Don't looking half bad as I originally recon... definitely piece we should give more time Cheers D

Looks very nice!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : January 18th, 2019-11:55
The Neo Bridges is a super cool watch no matter colours! Personally I think I prefer the original version, but hard to tell before seeing it live. Best Blomman

I like both

 
 By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : January 18th, 2019-12:51
The original is amazing and shows sophistication This one is cool and has some stealthy undertones I would be happy with either But for the long run I would stick with the original

I like the black one slightly more than the original one.

 
 By: Luis6 : January 18th, 2019-17:47
The contrast between light color hands and dark "background" provides better legibility, and the blue touches gives the watch a unique character.

My pleasure, CJ! [nt]

 
 By: crown comfort : January 19th, 2019-02:26

Great modern look to this one...

 
 By: jporos : January 19th, 2019-11:26
can't really fault either version!