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Girard Perregaux Pre Basel 2014 Collection: 1966 and Vintage 45 Blue.

 
 By: amanico : March 23rd, 2014-14:40
Girard Perregaux is, still, this year, surfing on their two superb cases, whi can be considered as iconic, the 1966 and the Vintage,

Who will complain? Certainly not me! The only thing I would complain about is the quality of my pictures on this two very nice watches, but I will certainly have in a close future to take better ones, as they really deserve to be well treated.

The common point between these 2? A superb blue dial, and the Cal 3300, which differs  in the 1966 with the addition of a date.

The 1966:



The Vintage 1945:
 


Blue... What is the reason behind the choice of this color?

It has been written, in the press release that it was a way to pay tribute to JF BAUTTE, who is the founder of the Manufacture, who had a special weakness for that color.

That is what is written, but I had the opportunity to observe the importance of Blue for GP. The evidence in one picture:


The 1966, first:

I have to say that even if I don't have any particular love for colored gold, the rose gold / blue dial combination works very well, here.

The 1966 case is very elegant and sensual, and here, is perfectly sized, with a 38 mm diameter, for a very reasonnable 8, 62 mm height.

The domed  blue dial is eyecatching.

I just regret that GP opted for a date, even if I know that most of the clients prefer this option. I have the feeling that without, it would have been even better, purer, nicer.

My poor pictures don't give justice to this Watch, and an in the real encounter will reveal all its beauty and charm:

 

 

The Vintage 45, now:

This Watch is available in two configuration: On a very nice blue alligator strap, which is my favourite, or on a bracelet, which is not bad looking, I must say.

The dial, here, has a different finish, compared to the 1966. It is vertical brushed. If you add the applied Breguet numbers, you have a winning cocktail.

As I am very picky, I would have preferred to see this Watch with the smaller case ( 33 x 32, 5 mm ) while here you have the XXL case ( 36, 20 x 35, 25 mm ).

Though, the Watch is still wearable, and very comfortable once on the wrist.

Here again, my poor pictures:

 

 


This cambered case is one of my favourite rectangular watches.

And for once, I quite like the stainless steel bracelet, nicely designed:

 

Pictures cannot beat the real experience. I highly suggest you to see it., which is the best way to be convinced...No... Won over!

Best,

Nicolas

I much prefer the Vintage 45 blue

 
 By: foversta : March 23rd, 2014-15:04
Because I love the case (even if it is a bit too large) and it has more character. Moreover, good surprise, the watch doesn't have any date window!

The 1966 is less surprising IMHO.

Thanks for the presentation!

Fx


I totally agree with you, here! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 23rd, 2014-15:05
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Agree!

 
 By: secretlife : March 23rd, 2014-17:33
1966 no date would have been sublime!

Thanks for your feedback! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 23rd, 2014-22:45
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Thanks for this report

 
 By: Spellbound : March 23rd, 2014-17:51
This presents a tough choice for my attention this year.  The blue 1966 or the Reverso Chocolat ?  No date on the 1966 would have sealed it.
Dean

Just try both of them. Your wrist will tell you, Dean. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 23rd, 2014-22:46
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These are making me blue....! ;)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 23rd, 2014-23:35

You know I am a sucker for blue dials, Nicolas.

 

The 1966, I tend to agree on the date window, but I don’t see it as a big problem.

For me the warm tone of the pink gold makes perfect sense on a classic looking beauty like this!

Love the shape of this case, the blue radiant dial and the long slender index matches perfectly the hands.

The fact that the index goes almost to the edge of the bezel is another detail I really like!

 

As for the Vintage, I agree with you. The smaller size would have been better for my wrist.

The case of the Vintage is stunning and in white metal all the well-crafted details comes out, a fest for the eye!

smile

The blue dial with the sub-second…. Perfect match.

And the cheery on the cake for me is the red 60!

 

Thank you for this report!

 

Best

Blomman

The combo rose gold blue dial is convincing, yes.

 
 By: amanico : March 24th, 2014-00:06

And very appealing, too.

But you know my preference for whte metal cases... wink

Yes, the Red 60 is a very nice cherry on the cake.

Thanks for your input, my friend.

Nicolas

Perfect description for these 2 marvels.. Each has her own spell.. Pleasure to look at !

 
 By: hs111 : March 26th, 2014-13:44

:) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 26th, 2014-13:46
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good to see real life pics

 
 By: crown comfort : March 24th, 2014-01:05
Thanks for sharing these. It always gives a better impression to see real photos than the official catalogue photos. I think both are superb. If I'm not mistaken than the 1966 blue dial is slightly brighter blue than the Palladium limited edition with a dark blue dial. That still has a place high up on my wish list.

The Vintage 45 is of course fantastic with the brushed lines and the applied numerals. I would also love to see that in the smaller King Size and in precious metal (white gold or why not platinum). That would be a real star.

CC

You are too kind with my poor live pics.

 
 By: amanico : March 24th, 2014-01:09

But I asked for another photo session, and will take better pics, next time, now that I've done the correct settings on my D Lux 6.

Back to the watches, yes, the same dial in a smaller case would be perfect for me, too.

Nonetheless, as it is, the Vintage 45 " Blue " is already a cool, very cool Watch.

Best,

Nicolas

The Vintage 1945 is....delicious! Indeed....

 
 By: Sandgroper : March 24th, 2014-06:45
Thanks for the pics.

Cheers

Francois from Down Under

My pleasure, François. Thanks for looking. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 24th, 2014-06:51
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Pretty intrigued by GP.. My preference the Vintage 45.. Quite impressive..

 
 By: hs111 : March 26th, 2014-12:39
.. with this strong classic presence, but also a cool, sporty appeal.
- The blue accentuated dial, and the shape of the case are promising +'s to me

The only thing would be the size, which probably can only be fully estimated
in the real..

Thank you for sharing these new pieces; GP is something new also to me.

Have further good days in Basel !

Best, hs

The Vintage 45 has a spectacular case, which can be fully appreciated only in the real.

 
 By: amanico : March 26th, 2014-12:54

I will show you my Chronograph Vintage 45, you will see.

A brand to discover, it is wreally Worth some strong consideration

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

Thx a lot.. For this kind offer.. Thus, +1 for "The List" :))

 
 By: hs111 : March 26th, 2014-13:21

That makes a long list! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 26th, 2014-14:34
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I know, I know.. Sorry for the quest.. But I will happily adhere ..

 
 By: hs111 : March 26th, 2014-14:59
.. to whatever, you will decide ..

Only thing I can offer to do, is
a) also bring a bit more (?) or even better:
b) to beef up the "Sacher Torte"..

Thank you kindly, already in advance,

Best, hs

Don't, my friend!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 26th, 2014-13:42

You will fall !

wink


Best

Blomman