Girard Perregaux

G'day,

as the "big piece" seems to be enjoyed, i´d like to chip in some additional impressions.
It´s not a small watch in any way, but it´s comfortable on the wrist and suprisingly "unspectacular" unless one gets a chance for a closer look. From a distance, it´s "just" a very nicely designed classic chronograph - unless the backside view is unveiled! Then "the beastie" really jumps at you; quite a fascinating timepiece:

It may be interesting to note it´s a mono-pusher chronograph as well!
The lower pusher at 2 accounts for starting, stopping and resetting the chronograph function. The upper pusher at 4 stops and starts the Rattrapante hand for intermediate timing. And the Foudroyante function is engaged whenever the chronograph is started.
All is controlled by two column wheels and, as noted, the isolator ensures the Rattrapante doesn´t interfere with proper timekeeping.

Quite a marvel, isn´t it?

Cheers,

Peter

Usually a watch just either have a tourby or a chrono or chrono with rattrapante BUT to have all in a watch with a single face is simply mind boggling.

Well THIS  is GP ;-)

AND Peter, you are so right....I would want to wear this watch the other way around ;-)

Many thanks Peter....

cheers

joe

 

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Very nice indeed.  Any idea on the price for this beauty?

G'day,

glad you like it!
The price tag reflects the complications (about 10 percent below the Lange PLM).
But with only 33 pieces to be made, locating one might be an equal challenge!

Cheers,

Peter

The depth of the movement is pretty amazing:

It´s still very wearable, due to Gino´s case design!
What a cool watch it is....

Cheers,

Peter

Thanks for the last pix.  The movement is a stunner!!  Double column-wheel, mixture of gold and chrome, fine finishes.  But what caught my attention most is the depth and how 3-D it looks.  Even if I got the money, i don't think I'll be lucky enough to get one of these with only 33 available. 

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Wonderful dial, and what to say about the case back, and this outstanding finish of the movement???
I was stuck on this piece, during the SIHH...
Thanks for putting some sun in my rainy day!
Nicolas

Hi Peter,

Its more than marvellous!One of the best creation this year and produce in style 33 pcs.

Yes!More often things that are rare makes more popularity but less profitable.GP does not belong into the rich group family eg,richmont,LVMH and etc.But the policy to keep certain pieces low in production,low in distribution,high in quality seems to put them in the group of those Noble house of horology.Well done!

From the case back look,its more than a stunner,close observation the complicated parts give full justification on the movement.Needless to mention the fine finishing and the polishing of each parts make the whole back case beyond words.

If fair comparison given,i believe this piece would gained an  extra point if put side by side with the Lange's cabarret tourbillon.In my opinion,this piece deserve extra point due to its efforts in complication .

Therefore,it would really stand out out to be different from the rest........

Congrats!GP!

Thanks Peter!

regards,

BHK9