Girard Perregaux

Friends, If you thought SWATCH was the first Swiss watch brand making plastic watches, think again! The “modern plastic” came during the 1930’s and 1940’s. I do not know who or which brand that was the very first to make plastic watches, but Girard-Perreg...  

but you are doing outstanding job as Moderator of brand Never ending cornucopia of info and joy through your posts keep on the good work and thank you for this amazing post YOURS TRULY Damjan

Yes, I think you can tell from my posts, all the fun and joy I have here together with Purists and GP! :) Best Blomman

Great details, thanks for that Blomman. I have see the plastic Gyromatic model before in photos. The pocket watch in the last photos I believe I have also seen before but was not realising it was plastic. I will not start collecting pocket watches (have t... 

Honestly, I have a few, but I don't "collect". Still need to learn more before dare to go into that area for real.... Interesting with the last one is that it is a wristwatch movement they used. Thank you, my friend. Best Blomman

Hi blomman, I thoroughly enjoy your featured insights regarding the GP story. Although I spend most of my time on the JLC forum, your manifest enthusiasm for Girard Perregaux is undeniable, irrepressible, and a pleasure to experience, so I find myself "sp... 

Vlad-land is a dangerous abyss it is very easy to loose yourself in... ;) Thank you for your kind words, my friend! Best Blomman

I looked at it and turned around it many times... I regret having not jumped on it. Superb. Most of all the last one! Yours? Best, Nicolas

Yes, the last one is mine (I did the jump, lightning fast like Panda ;) ) The two first belong to the Manufacture. Best, my friend Blomman

Great educational piece Blomman. Thank you.

My pleasure, Ongch! Best Blomman