Girard Perregaux

The 2012 SIHH PuristSPro Live Report

 

- Jon Z. (Z3)

 

Girard Perregaux

 

We will start GP this year with the 1966 in rose gold in a smaller 38mm diameter.

 

 

The new chronograph

 

The Annual Calendar EOT in slate grey dial, with everything adjusted simply by the crown. Stunning!

 

 

The new Vintage collection with curved cases - featuring moonphase and big date

 

 

The new dial for ww.T.C.

 

Ladie's Cat's Eye

 

The 1966 Minute Repeater. 

 

 

 

The new Laureato Three Bridges Tourbillon in titanium.

This now features blue spinel sapphire bridges - giving off a nice blue sheen (the one on the right is the clear version from before)

 

 

Three Bridges Tourbillon, with the bridges that become "narrow" in the center, to replicate the classic design of the Three Bridges Tourbillon.

 

 

A version with baguette diamonds. 

 

 

A completely iced-out ladies Cats Eye in white gold with bracelet, with diamond encrusted automatic rotor.

 

Ladie's Cat's Eye Tourbillon and Three Bridge Tourbillon.

 

 

1966 Pave

 

 

 

There are many things that I like this year. Although the Three Bridges Tourbillon in classic rose gold on strap is a mesmerizing wonder, my heart also goes out to the aesthetic proportion and operational elegance of the Annual Calendar EOT. 

Great job GP on SIHH 2012!

 

Hope you have enjoyed the post.

Yours Truly,

 

Jon Z. (Z3)

 

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2012-01-23 19:18:09 This message has been edited by Dje on 2012-01-29 06:38:14

Great to read your report and see all the live pictures.  The blue sapphire Laureato looks much better in the live pictures than in the press photos -- the effect of the blueish tint is much more subtle and pleasing.  The 1966 line continues to elegantly impress, as well.  I agree that the gray dial rose gold EOT is stunning!

Cheers,
Daos

... and the tint changes with different angle. This play on light is what I really like - it's fun and subtle.

What in G-d's name did they do to the chrono???????????? 

in fact i have a general allergy towards Date window ... how many great watches got messed up because of that HOLE... how many reproductions got meaning less " at least for watch purists" because of that HOLE...

... to GP for making 38mm model today.  Much, much appreciated.   Not everyone favors the bigger and thicker watches. 

Thanks for the report, Z3!

I know you are very particular about the sizes.

nt

But the Minute Repeater was without any doubt one of the key watches of the Fair. The movement is beautiful and technically impressive. Result is an excellent sound quality.

Thanks for the pics.

Fx

The the watch, from design to technicality, really pays tribute to tradition.

Fantastic piece!

Jon

Seen from SIHH.

Nice report.

 

Glad to see how GP is "making some noise" again. Always have loved the three bridges Tourbillon movement, it was one of my fav watches for a while, long time ago.  

The minute repeater looks amazing, the EOT it's a very interesting option. The chrono (maybe too 5070) looks fantastic too. And what to say about the Laureato?, I simply love it, not the perfect look, but a perfect "beater" for the BIG pockets. Would love to

 

Congratulations to the GP team.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

 

Vte

According to the homepage water resistant 30 m ...?

But anyway: design is top, although with 42 mm on the bigger side, but quite obviously it is a large movement

and offers also 100h power reserve.

As in best tradition: technical top and design un-topable.

 

To issue a new 1966 watch in 38 mm is a clear start of manufactures to go back in size, where it is feasible.

 

Regards

 

Moritz

More to come in a week or so, as I am working on a review about this watch. A Fantastic one.

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The 1966 minute repeater is wonderful. I want to see this piece in metal. And the tourbillons under 3-bridges drive me crazy! Earlier or later, i must get my hands on one of these watches...

The Laureato Tourbillon is cool as well.

thanks for the report, John. I am happy to see GP is doing well.

Stefan

Hi,

It seems that everybody liked the new GPs this year!

Best

Dje

The striking resemblance the 1966 Chronograph has to Patek's 5070, not that it downgrades the watch at all! Something about the space between the case and the actual numbers I reckon... Great report though and lovely photos!