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Girard-Perregaux Traveller 7000 GMT

 
 By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2016-23:46

Friends,

 

This year, the late 80ies and the 7000 series has been a real discovery for me. First I found a Sea Hawk 7100 (haven’t shown that yet, still in service) and then a double take on the 7000 Chronograph.

 

Now I was able to fill another gap, the Traveller 7000, Reference 7200. This is a classic GMT watch with a 24hr arrow and rotating bezel.


 

Not much information is available. The case is 40mm and a bit flatter than the Chronograph. Crown guards, same as on the Sea Hawk and a round crown (not very practicable for winding). Inside is the ETA Caliber based 2200. Lugs are 20mm.

 

There have been as usual a few different metal, dial and bezel versions. I have the below two photos from a 1991 book.

 





There was also a blue dial with Pepsi bezel available. Mine has a black dial with gold hands and indices and luminous 6,9,12 numerals. Date windows at 3, thankfully no loupe. The bezel is polished steel with the “Day” hours engraved in Roman and the “Night” hours engraved in Latin numbers.




I have to say, those are probably underappreciated but I really like the look of them. They have a vintage feel to it but combine that with modern size and top quality feel.

 

Finally, some wrist impressions.













 CC 

 

I think I saw the version with the pepsi bezel, once. Many years ago.

 
 By: amanico : July 27th, 2016-23:50
Your journey into GP history is a delight for us, my friend. 

Impressive. 

Well, even if the watch is not much my taste, a bit too 80's looking for me, but in your journey, that is certainly an interesting catch. 

Bravo. 

Nicolas

Thanks, my friend

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-00:01
maybe one day I can change your mind. They are much better on the wrist in real and they do need a bit of time to grow on you. It is certainly not love at first sight, but there is something about these watches that sticks.
CC

Nice catch. I like it. [nt]

 
 By: KC74 : July 27th, 2016-23:57
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Thanks, KC

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-00:02
yeah, I'm very happy with that catch.

Great catch, my friend!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 28th, 2016-00:18
It is a joy to see your way through the vintage Girard-Perregaux collection!
smile

Visually these 7000-series watches are less sensual to me...
But, on the wrist, that is another story.
The fit is just perfect!
smile

Congratulation! Now we like to see a line up shot of the three (four) 7000 watches!


Best
Blomman

Thanks a lot, my friend

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-00:28
totally agree, on the wrist versus on photos. Ok, I'll see what I can do with a trio shot smile

Triplet shot

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-01:05
Here you go. 




 Now, I also have a bright yellow NATO for the Traveller GMT, but will put that back on at a later time, for now I enjoy the vintage leather strap smile

 

CC





 


Wow! That was fast!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 28th, 2016-01:48
I really like them on nato!
Best
Blomman

You know me, I can't let you wait with a request ;)

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-02:10
Yes, somehow NATO straps work very well with this case.

Thank you, my friend! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 28th, 2016-04:19
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I prefer yours with its black dial and I like the idea of Roman and Arab numerals on the bezel. Simple and easy finally!

 
 By: Alkiro1 : July 28th, 2016-01:15
Best wishes

Alkiro

Same here, this version really speaks to me. Thanks for looking. [nt]

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-02:10
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My pleasure

 
 By: Alkiro1 : July 28th, 2016-12:07
Best wishes

Alkiro

Wow excellent catch

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 28th, 2016-02:25
Dead race between you and Master smile
Not practical as you say but crown and guards look delicious
Bravo and congrats
Yours
D

Thanks Damjan, yes was a lucky catch

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-03:10
and okay what the heck, let;s also show the duo shot with th Sea Hawk 7100 biggrin





Here you have a more practicable screw-in crown.

CC

PS: the Sea Hawk literally just a few minutes ago arrived back from service. That's what i call timing! Thanks GP!

 


OK, now we need the Traveller / Sea Hawk / Chrono shot! ;)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 28th, 2016-04:20
Congrats to have it back!
Best
Blomman

you are difficult to please :)))

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-04:33
I will try soon. I was also thinking about a "all the Sea Hawks in my collection" shot wink, that will be a challenging!

Who said it would be easy...?

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 28th, 2016-05:45
I can tell you right away...
The person who claimed that is severely misinformed!
wink
Best
Blomman

:))) [nt]

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-06:29
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Yup that's perfect timing

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 28th, 2016-05:23
Thank you for delightful duo shot
Best
D

Superb Duo

 
 By: nitediver : July 30th, 2016-00:47
I like the combo with the vintage straps.

Best

Stefan

Thanks Stefan, those models are still plenty around and are better than they appear on the first look. [nt]

 
 By: crown comfort : July 30th, 2016-01:35
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Lovely lovely GP

 
 By: Bounce781 : July 28th, 2016-04:22
New one for me.
I will need to "dive" (haha) into the archives of GP now to learn more about it
Great catch

Indeed, very very well worth it to dig into GP history

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-04:34
so many things to discover no matter the time period!
Thanks for your kind words.
CC

You have a superb collection! [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : July 28th, 2016-05:18
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You make me blush! Thanks, dear friend. [nt]

 
 By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2016-06:29
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Nice find! [nt]

 
 By: Rich_Plane : July 29th, 2016-19:05
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Thanks for your kind words. CC [nt]

 
 By: crown comfort : July 30th, 2016-01:35
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