Girard Perregaux

Friends,

Now when I finally have been able to include the GP 1966 in my collection, I have started to look into what could be my next modern Girard-Perregaux…

No, I am not in a hurry. I will enjoy the GP 1966 a lot before pulling the plug on the next one! But it is always good to check out your options and start to plan for the future…

One strong contender is the Vintage 1945 Sapphire dial from last year.

 

Another one is the Sea Hawk. I must confess that I love the Sea Hawk Cobalt Blue. Such a cool watch!

 

But another version that got my attention is the Mission of Mermaids!

I really like the green accent and that it is for a good cause doesn’t make it any less attractive.

 

When I started to look more closely on this Mermaid, I realized that there are actually two versions of the Mission of Mermaids! One Limited Edition of 20 pieces and one special edition (non-limited), both was released back in 2013.

The Limited Edition has a mix of blue and green accents. As you can see the minute hand and the power reserve are blue as well as the minute track.

[Photo credit: Fx]

 

The sub-second dial and the power reserve hand are green. Nice mix, but personally I prefer the all green version.

[Photo credit: Fx]

 

On the back both the Mermaid versions has the Porpoise Snake replaced by a Mermaid. Also here the Limited Edition has a mix of blue and green instead of all green.

[Special Edition version]

 

You notice the saying on the back: “Protect what is precious”. A very nice saying that actually been used on a third Sea Hawk!

Back in 2012 Girard-Perregaux did another partnership together with Susan and David Rockefeller, Jr. The World Ocean Day Celebration: The Sea Hawk 1000 “Big Blue”, Limited Edition of 15 pieces.

Since it was in 2012, it was made with the old version of the Sea Hawk and yes, the name says it all…

 

On the back is the classic Porpoise Snake, but also the saying “Protect what is precious”.

 

For me as a new moderator here it is a lot of fun to discover and re-discover details of the vast number of watches that Girard-Perregaux has been releasing during the years!

I didn’t know this connection before I started to look into the Mission of Mermaids…

Lucky for me is that I prefer the Special Edition of the Mission of Mermaids before any of the Limited Editions’!

The green minute track and the green hands give the watch an edge and but is not as much in your face as the Cobalt Blue…

 

Well, this I have to think about… Good that I started early to look into this…

Blue or Green…? Another thing is that the White version is also very attractive! Hm, I sense that I am in trouble here…

The Green looks very nice on the wrist…

 

Well, it will be long before I have to take decision… But it is great fun to explore your options!

Don’t you think?

 

Best

Blomman

PS. For those of you that want to know more about the foundation and the charity events behind these editions, please do a search here in the forum: search “Rockefeller” and you will find the press releases.

    This message has been edited by blomman on 2015-01-09 00:41:30

Almost because while you are on the Mermaid, I prefer the Cobalt Blue version, but I hesitate a lot with the Vintage 45.

In reality, I think I have to think about building a collection of modern GPs, which would include a WW TC, a 1966, a Sea Hawk and this Vintage 45.

If things are clear to me when I consider the Sea Hawk, and the Vintage 45, it is a bit more complicated when it comes to the WW TC and the 1966.

Aaaah, and I would add with pleasure a Richeville Night and Day.

Best,

Nicolas

My big Q? is if I should go Art Deco or Sports?

Vintage 1945 or Sea Hawk....?

After that next Q+ will be which version ....?!

Delisious dilema!

 

Best

Blomman

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for me, I was also looking at a Chrono Hawk or Sea Hawk. I have recently tried on both at an AD and I had to admit to myself that both are a tad too large for my wrist. They still can sit comfortably, but it looks too big for my taste. I possibly got accustomed to the size of vintage watches.

I really do like the look of the Chrono Hawk as a sports watch though.

So havving put those two down towards the bottom of the list, I got to next try a newer 1966, maybe the dual time or a Chronograph....

CC

Is a big change!

A GP 1966 chrono I would also love to add, but I feel I need to address the Vintage 1945/Sea Hawk first before I go deeper into the GP 1966...

A difficult, but fun mind game this is!

 

Best

Blomman

 

on the day of my visit to the AD, I wore my Laureato Evo3 Chrono, admittedly a large watch. But if the Laureato is XL then the Chrono Hawk is XXXL, I could not believe the visible difference between those two on the wrist, while nominally I think it is only 2mm more.

CC

Or do my memory slip... I thought both are 44 mm?!

the Evo3 is spec'd with 42.6mm, while the Chrono Hawk is 44mm. In reality and on the wrist, it's like a BMW X3 versus a Cadillac Escalade...

Cadillac Escalade?! LOL!

Is the John Harrison homage because ... John Harrison's marine chronometers and his history impresses me very much.

An old picture from the PuristS:



Cheers,

Nilo

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or you are trying to make me sad

I just didn't focus on the Vintage 1945 in this post....

It will be a hard task to select the right Vintage 1945 (to start with, because I fear that is a watch you NEED to have in several different versions)!

 

Best

Blomman

Always wise words my dear friend

I know already one will not be enough for me...

.. Strong, almost brutal presence & strong color accents..

To be honest, none of those is really my type of " Spiel",
Everything to me seems big or simply too much ..

For humble me, there would be much more appealing offers by GP,
whereby the Saphire dial is one, ( although I suppose in another prize range)

Neverheless, thx a lot for the share & making us aquainted with these somehow extravagant,
and strong " warriors"..

Best, hs

Until I saw it in real and tried the Sea Hawk on my wrist!

.. But we know, that our Nordic friend has a lot of patience,
but once the target has been defined.. The truck is rolling..

My very Best for your endeauvours !
hs
This message has been edited by hs111 on 2015-01-07 22:54:42

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Dear Blomman,

In my humble opinion, you simply cannot afford not to get the 1945 sapphire dial, it is in category not comparable with the Seahawks.

And once you are done with the 1945, you can choose among the others The cobalt blue/orange version looks best to me, but be careful whether it is not the colors that are most appealIng to you in this watch - there are many other brands producing dive watches with same color combination that could take care of that itch. So, among the Seahawks, my cell would be the more unique all green Little Mermaid.

Let us know if decision you end up with!

Cheers,
Ibrahim

You are correct!