Girard-Perregaux: long tradition of Large Date watches
Friends, We all know that Girard-Perregaux have some very nice watches with the Large Date complication in their current collection. For example, the 1966 Large Date Moon Phases: Or the Vintage 1945 XXL: GP has a very nice Large Date mechanism. Seamless, ...
Damn... just damn!! ;-):-)
Another marvel! Thanks for sharing And yes that commercial on catalog is superb. Cheers D
This Mimo large Date with its salmon dial and the possibility to set the date thanks to a button in the crown... I say WOW. I really love it. A true jewel you own there my friend
Many many thanks for these shots and story. I just played a little bit with a US inflation calculator. If in 1940 the 14K gold was $80, it corresponds to almost $1,400 today. Regarding the stainless steel one at $37,50 its cost today would be $655. Still ...
You know, my friend...
Since the GP gang members here are so well equipped with great watches and very knowledgeable... I need to up my game! Only way to stay one step ahead of you guys! Thank you! Best Blomman
Super Post!
I'm a nerd, but I have to know, what is THAT SHOCK PROTECTION on the cal 9.97? That's awesome stuff and looks like a completely different school of thought compared to the later Incabloc and Kif systems. Does this arrangement have a proper commercial name...
Thank you, Tim!
I don't know the name of this shock protection device. Will try to find out! Best Blomman
Shock Protection
Hi, the shock protection is by Helvetia. The movement is Helvetia 75. The click and shock protection are very distinctive. ...
Helvetia Big Date
Just for interest, here is an advert for Helvetia's big date watch with the same Helvetia in-house movement. I think this dates from 1932 going by the patents. Also a picture of an example I found on the web: ...
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You meant we have to manually go up see funny date from 32-Blank0 before going back to Blank1?
Yes, or just let nature have its way...
But it would take quite a long time before the date would be correct for the day again... Best Blomman
These very old NOS finds are the best of the best!
awesome catch, a great case, a wonderful movement and of course the history and connection to today. Now I have second Mimo that creeps to me during sleep.... CC
Indeed, when found...
Its the best of the best! Problem is to find them.... Best Blomman
These all are real marvels !.. And the last with Salmon dial with a superb appeal !.. Sincere Congrats !..
.. Great examples + pleasures to look at !.... .. + Cheers & Best, hs
Altre versioni
Un modello molto ricercato , non solo dai collezionisti Girard Perregaux. Il Gp CALENDAR in acciaio esiste anche in versione quadranti salmone e tabacco Ciao Giueppe ...
Fantastic pair, Giuseppe!
Tabacco dail? Sounds fantastic. Any photos to share? Best Blomman
My pleasure, CJ!
Yes, a lot to learn... But that is a big part of the fun ! Best Blomman
