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This will do well
Apr 10, 2016,15:10 PM
And I can imagine there will be 20 dial and metal variations...
I don't mind the date. I think it is not badly placed, and the dial is very nice.
I think however, it is HIGH TIME GP dispense with the tired, boring, predictable 3330 movement...
It is like every piece of chocolate in their box has the same nut inside.
This movement is simply dated, really uninteresting to look at, and in general, simply anti-climactic.
The new Laureato has this movement for example
The price--for the Laureato--suggests that something far more exciting lies inside the back of the case....
I hope this watch's price reflects the engine within.
Nothing wrong with it of course! But.... isn't it time to move forward?
I understand the economics of the choice, but GP has to upgrade this workhorse.
With that said, very nice watch I would proudly wear when in the mood for something classic and understated.
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BaselWorld 2016: Girard-Perregaux Heritage 1957
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 10th, 2016-13:42
Friends, All the novelties from Girard-Perregaux this year are not yet presented here… Still more to come! Next in line is the Girard-Perregaux Heritage 1957. Girard-Perregaux Heritage 1957: the year GP patented the Gyromatic concept. Even if the name is ...
OR a smaller case....
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 11th, 2016-02:46
The position of the date window do not bother me that much as the risk of having a too large watch for this kind of dial... BUT, I need to see this one in the metal to draw a final conclusion... Best Blomman
This will do well
By: Mostel : April 10th, 2016-15:10
And I can imagine there will be 20 dial and metal variations... I don't mind the date. I think it is not badly placed, and the dial is very nice. I think however, it is HIGH TIME GP dispense with the tired, boring, predictable 3330 movement... It is like ...
I understand your frustration.
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 11th, 2016-02:49
Yes, the GP 033000 is a great movement, but it would be nice to see a development. A high-grade finish? Something to motivate a larger case back window? ...? I think many GP fans would welcome that! Best Blomman
just the date window irks me...
By: mahesh : April 10th, 2016-18:48
the sunburst dial is so beautiful, i would die for a no-date version ! unfortunately i'm a fan of no-date version ;-)
I think we are many here loving clean, dateless dials...
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 11th, 2016-02:53
Would have been nice to see one of these Limited Editions #225 without a date. But here I feel that at least the date window do not destroy the dial... Which is the case on some watches. Best Blomman
+1 [nt]
By: mahesh : April 11th, 2016-04:11
:) [nt]
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 11th, 2016-23:53
I like this !
By: chuck19 : April 10th, 2016-19:20
very clean and good size dress watch with all the goodies.. Thanks for sharing !
A lot to like! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 11th, 2016-02:55
My pleasure, Chuck! This one have a lot of vintage charm but the advantage of a modern watch! Best Blomman
Interesting new offer
By: crown comfort : April 10th, 2016-23:14
I understand this is also a special, limited 225 years edition. Would need to see it in the metal, but I guess if you own a number of vintage Gyromatics then this is less interesting. CC
Don't say that....
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 11th, 2016-02:57
If you have the vintage originals.... You can play the old and new game! For example, you have a lot of Deep Divers.... Would that stop you if GP released a new Deep Diver...?! I know for sure it would not stop me... Best Blomman
Love the champagne dial...
By: KMII : April 10th, 2016-23:40
Seeems like the old times are really returning. And while I agree that a smaller diameter would be better (would also get the date placed closer to where it should be), one can at least see a gradual trend towards downsizing, which is good I wonder why th...
The downsizing trend is a good thing, IMO.
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 11th, 2016-02:59
Makes the watches more accessible to more wrists. Also more balanced and comfortable. But I guess that it is a process over time. You can't go from 45-47 mm to 38-39 mm in one go! Best Blomman
Yes, GP 2016 is doing great! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 12th, 2016-00:29
Looking forward to see more of the novelties... Because it is not over yet! Best Blomman
I am in agreement about the date.
By: davudvl : April 11th, 2016-23:01
I dont even mind the 40mm case. The dial and case are beautiful. It would have been perfect without the date.
