BjoernM21
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The 1966 ww.tc looked always a bit bland to me, but the dial design draws less attention to the small movement inside
Seeing the 1966 model presented side by side with the ww.tc Small Seconds, I realise how much the older design with the "busy" graphic dial elements so much centred already gives a hint of what you see from the back side.
With the case diameter increased to 43 mm and well filled with a nice movement, the proportions of the design elements of Ref. 99350 do not really look different compared to Ref. 49865 (Small Seconds). The reference cities are even further spaced out, with the increased white spaces on the dial not creating exciting visuals. I have therefore already discussed a dial change with GP to get a bit of colour to the front.
You mention the Chopard L.U.C. Time Traveler One model, which offers for my taste a more interesting visual design. Many complain about a too busy dial of the Chopard. I like it, because all the letters and numerals gel into a lively but still legible graphic design, a bit like on some vintage tachymeter dials (looked at from afar...). Furthermore, the reference city disk is clicking into the relevant positions when turning it. The city disks of the GP models have no locking mechanism but turn continuously when using the crown; this is for me a no-go for a quality worldtimer.
I like Girard-Perregaux as a brand, but they should now really revamp some of their older (traditional) designs (including the worldtimer) and offer in this model range something that has a similar design and movement quality as offered within the more technical model ranges.
Björn
Girard-Perregaux WW TC Small Seconds Versus 1966 WW TC.
Here we have two very nice world time watches by Girard Perregaux, the WW TC Small Seconds, and the 1966 WW TC, WW TC standing for world wide time control. Girard Perregaux didn't wait to see Patek releasing its iconic World Time, in 2000, with the refere...
Very nice exposition of GP world timers
The light dial WW TC small seconds is my favorite (first version). A second-hand bargain at this point. Cheers, John
I share your point, but I am waiting to see some dial variations on the 1966 WW TC... I would happily grab one to give some company to my Patek 5110P.
And, oh, well, a Jaeger Lecoultre Geophysic UT, and, in case of serious greediness, Montlblanc Orbis Terrarum, and Chopard Traveler...
It of course is a personal taste, but I still prefer the WW TC to the 1966 WW TC.
To me, those arabic and dotted hour markers are one of the visual appeals of the WW TC. The 1966 WW TC is nice, but a little underwhelming to my eyes.
I like the execution of these
Tried on the world time chrono but it’s a bit thick and bulky. The small seconds is perfect in my opinion.
I like them both the same
If I saw one one pre owned I would pick it up but would be one of those right place right time. I generally don’t go looking for GP as I view them more of a haute horological brand but on pre owned scale! Great watches.
The 1966 ww.tc looked always a bit bland to me, but the dial design draws less attention to the small movement inside
Seeing the 1966 model presented side by side with the Small Seconds, I realise how much the older design with the "busy" graphic dial elements so much centred already gives a hint of what you see from the back side. With the case diameter increased to 43...
You have a big point about the dials design. Well, I wouldn't complain about the one on the left, I mean the WW TC Tourbillon, which is one of my all time favorite watch, and not only from GP!
I also agree with you, it is time to reconsider the movements, the size of them, too... Best, Nicolas
I like the first version quite a bit.
I find the dial of the 1966 version a bit flat. Perhaps it's the font of the chapter ring and general lack of life emanating from the dial. Thanks for the comparison piece. The original version is quite appealing.
I like them both...
the 49865 has a more interesting dial but the 1966 the more elegant case. The 1966 is particularly convincing in Rose Gold, while for the 49865 i like the steel with silver dial best.
Fantastic comparison, thanks. GP really had all of the design better with the previous model.... even the more elegant case of the current
model is better suited for a time only model. The prior thicker lugs look great on a travel watch....and the dial of the earlier version has life and personality. YMMV. Cheers,
Nice post !
Though I prefer the 1966 case, I like the WW TC with “3-6-9” dials more. It’s more interesting while the dials on the 1966 version are very ‘flat’.
Thanks for time spent on writing about a very undervalued watch!
Given the lack of attention GP's WWTC's have gotten the last few years in forums I thought everyone was way past these incredibly handsome, handy and grossly undervalued watches! I'll admit I have sold both WWTCs I had but that was mainly due to size (the...
