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Don't you think they look alike? :)
I mean, just by their look, especially the position of all the six hands? I only realized it when looking at the picture for the third or fourth time, after taking it. 
Longines 13ZN Ref 23086 with central minute hand, and Girard Perregaux Ref 90200 S. F. Foudroyante WG so far the best looking split second foudroyant chronograph to my eyes.
If you look closely, you can see the two small hands are of different functions between the two watches. And although it is not so obvious, the big central red hand of the Longines is not another chronograph second hand, but a chronograph minute hand.
The 13 ZN is certainly an icon in the chronograph universe.
The Girard Perregaux, not yet, in my opinion, due to the movement which is less noble than the one housed in the Longines.
BUT in terms of aesthetics, the GP is a top watch.
And there are not so many interesting Rattrapantes in the market. If you add the foudroyante, then... Even rarer. Unique?
Best, my dear Schen.
Nicolas
I think Panerai had a Foudroyante in the early 2000s.
It might have been the same movement.
Same movement. Shared with a few other brands such as Graham, if I remember correctly. [nt]
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Yes as far as I know, Graham is the first
that introduced rattrapante foudroyante. IIRC, that's actually modern Graham's first watch back in 1997. The movement was developed by Jaquet SA based on Valjoux 7750, with the help from GP. Since then, a few brands started to make rattrapante foudroyante as well, including Panerai, Hublot, Corum and Jean Richard. I believe the best known to the general public is Panerai, well, relatively speaking. But the best looking one to my eyes, in pure aesthetics, is GP 90200.
Certainly agree with you my dear friend :)
After all, the movement is basically a 7750. GP is smart to put solid case back, and it feels way better on the wrist than sapphire back for such a watch. The case is very solid - a big chunk of white gold. Not only does it wear comfortably, but the touch and feel of the pushers is also very good. Always a pleasure to play with this watch. So far it has never failed on me. A very reliable chronograph with rare complications.
Best,
-Song
GP is smart to put solid case back, and it feels way better on the wrist than sapphire back for such a watch. The case is very solid - a big chunk of white gold. Not only does it wear comfortably, but the touch and feel of the pushers is also very good. Always a pleasure to play with this watch. So far it has never failed on me. A very reliable chronograph with rare complications. Best,
-Song
Not sure one can call the Caliber GP E04C0.....
which is housed in the GP ..."basically a 7750". It has been thoroughly reworked and instead of the stamped cams arrangement for the chronograph functions, it has two column wheels. Sure it is not a thoroughbred a la 13ZN but it is certainly not your run-of-the-mill caliber. There is more to this mouvement in my opinion, much more.
I have found this link on the net, for your perusal: grail-watch.com /
Thank you for the very nice picture.
Cheers
Francois
I have found this link on the net, for your perusal: grail-watch.com /
Thank you for the very nice picture.
Cheers
Francois
Thanks for the kind reply and the link
I take my word back. GP E04C0 aka 8020 is certainly not just an ETA 7750. Not only does it have two column wheels, but also twin barrels, one of which is for the foudroyante. It's a very different and unique movement of its own, though no dispute it is based on 7750. As I know and have said, GP provided technical help to Jaquet SA to create this movement, later used by other brands. So to some extent it is more or less like an in-house movement. I definitely hold high regard of GP, especially this particular watch.
GP E04C0 aka 8020 is certainly not just an ETA 7750. Not only does it have two column wheels, but also twin barrels, one of which is for the foudroyante. It's a very different and unique movement of its own, though no dispute it is based on 7750. As I know and have said, GP provided technical help to Jaquet SA to create this movement, later used by other brands. So to some extent it is more or less like an in-house movement. I definitely hold high regard of GP, especially this particular watch.
Fantastic pair, schen
especially, the GP of course
The central minute hand on the Longines is something that can also be found in some GP Chronographs, like in the Laureato Evo3 or the Cambre Carree 2598.
Best,
CC
