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Thanks for the review
Sep 20, 2017,06:09 AM
Thanks CC for the great review. An opportunity for me to get to know the ref. 2499, and to get more details on this 2498 / 2499 series.
As owner of a 2498 I can only confirm that I love this watch, the case has a very uncommon shape which renders it quite unique. The Panerai have a similar shape but much bigger.
The main drawback I see though is that as the movement has a Dubois Depraz Chronograph module, the crown is a bit too thick and I have to say it is not the most comfortable to wear.
Unfortunately I don't have pictures but if you look at the watch on the side, you will see that the pushers are not aligned with the crown. The axis of the crown is actually below the axis of the chrono pushers and as a result, the crown scratches my arm...
Luckily enough I wear my watches on both wrists, so when it is a bit tedious I switch wrist and I am gone for some more time !
Lastly I am very happy to see that I am 1 of the 423 owners of a 2899 black dial !
Thanks again for the nice review !
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Owners review: Girard-Perregaux Carré Cambré Chronograph 2499
By: crown comfort : September 19th, 2017-23:12
Friends, Let’s have a closer look at one watch from my collection that holds a special place, the Chronograph Carré Cambré 2499. It came into my collection in October 2014, so it’s coming up for its 3 rd anniversary. However, the Carré Cambré has a longer...
Thank you for this detailed look at this 2499!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 20th, 2017-00:46
A stunning watch! (And a nightmare to take in photos). Interesting to see the production numbers - not high numbers for any of the watches. Guess it goes well with the GP slogan "Watches for the few"! Best Blomman
Thanks, my friend.
By: crown comfort : September 20th, 2017-01:02
Yes, some quite low production numbers even by GP standards. Taking photos of it is really hard, but once in a while, some come out quite well, but they cannot do the watch justice when seen in the metal.
Thanks Alkiro for the input
By: crown comfort : September 20th, 2017-02:44
interesting that you prefer the 2498 over the 2499. I think in white it is a fantastic watch even with the date.
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By: Alkiro1 : September 20th, 2017-07:59
Best wishes Alkiro
very nice GP
By: ed : September 20th, 2017-03:34
I had the monopusher version. Loved it. Great pics btw...😊 best ed
Thanks Ed for the kind words
By: crown comfort : September 20th, 2017-04:12
Monopusher? Do you have any photos? Or do you mean the Rattrapante like the one just shown by Gelato? www.watchprosite.com Thanks, CC
Thanks Luis
By: crown comfort : September 20th, 2017-04:52
I found that the 2598 and the 2499 have very different characters. Not sure what it is, but I suspect it has to do with the Guilloche dial and its more grey appearance.
Thanks for the review
By: montres1 : September 20th, 2017-06:09
Thanks CC for the great review. An opportunity for me to get to know the ref. 2499, and to get more details on this 2498 / 2499 series. As owner of a 2498 I can only confirm that I love this watch, the case has a very uncommon shape which renders it quite...
Thanks montres1 for your inputs
By: crown comfort : September 20th, 2017-06:26
we would love to see your 2498, so when you get a chance to take some photos would great. I share to some extent your sentiments about the DD module, but I have to say a modular Chronograph design is nothing to be ashamed of in that price range. As for co...
Erratum
By: montres1 : September 20th, 2017-07:59
My mistake I got mixed up with the references ! Actually I have a 2598 with black dial ! I agree on the fact that the DD module is not an issue as such, I just meant that it becomes thicker and I have this issue with the crown / comfort. For the rest grea...
Thorough report, CC.
By: TheMadDruid : September 20th, 2017-10:00
Excellent. I know this is de rigeur around here but the watch does look better without a date. One thing about GP chronographs-their casework is just excellent. The cases have a "massive" feel and appearance without being too big on the wrist. This is ano...
Great review, and very nice GP.
By: vitalsigns : September 20th, 2017-14:15
Probably a very good value if able to be located. I wonder how something similar would fare if offered by GP with an upgraded movement in today's market. Cheers, John
Thanks John, interesting idea
By: crown comfort : September 20th, 2017-23:06
I'm not 100% the case shape would really hit today's taste and could become a big success like the Laureato. Perhaps in a few years, but when we allow us wishes, how would I love to see that integrated manual Chronograph movement from GP in a 2-register, ...
Advice on my GP 2498
By: Kannan Ramakrishnan : December 25th, 2018-19:57
Hi, I have a GP 2498 with a black dial and I have had an issue with it stopping intermittently even if I have been wearing it all day. I have had the watch overhauled but the issue continues. Have you encountered this or have any advice on the cause of th...
Hi Kannan, welcome here!
By: crown comfort : December 26th, 2018-00:30
your problem sounds like that the watch needs service. I did not have that problem and it is not something common. You said that the watch was overhauled. Was that done through a GP AD? If so, they would provide you with a warranty for 12 months after ser...