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Girard Perregaux

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GP Alarm ref 7742 R

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 6th, 2015-00:01

Friends,

 

You all know I love alarm watches...

Last week AAAKK showed us his GP “Memovox” with a reworked automatic Caliber 916 inside.

This reminded me that I should show you this 7742 R.

 

 

A deeper report will follow…

But I can tell you already – it is a watch that makes me happy!

smile

Speak about happy, over at the WristScan forum the theme for this Friday is “Your Happy watch”.

Please come and join us with your happy watch!

smile

 

TGI Friday!

Best

Blomman

This message has been edited by blomman on 2015-03-06 00:02:03

Great catch. Very elegant. Bravo, my friend! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2015-00:03
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Thank you my frined! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 6th, 2015-03:18
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Try to bring it with you, next time we meet.

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2015-05:21

Along with some beauties. Do you come to Paris by truck? wink

Best,

Nicolas

You can see it next time you come to Sweden! ;) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 6th, 2015-07:27
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great catch

 
 By: crown comfort : March 6th, 2015-00:42
you should show us the buckle and the box as well wink

Box you see in the background....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 6th, 2015-03:19

The buckle I will show you in my deeper report!

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Thank you, CC!

 

Best, my friend

Blomman

AHA!!!

 
 By: Esharp : March 6th, 2015-02:54
I have one of these!

It belonged to my grandfather.  And I just re-discovered it the other day!

It's gold - not sure if gold-plated, gold-filled, or 'proper' gold.  Stainless steel back.  Missing the upper crown.  As you can see, she needs some TLC and an overhaul.  (Sorry, terrible iPhone pictures...)

Any recommendations for restoration?  Should I send it back to GP?

Best

E.









Very nice! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 6th, 2015-03:24

Congratulation!

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Could you please check between the lugs at 6 o'clock - is it the same reference? 7742 R?

As for the material, I suspect it is gold plated (that is often the case when the case back is steel).

 

I would check if you have any local watchmaker able to restor vintage watches or through your local GP AD ask to send it to Swithzerland.

 

Best

Blomman

Absolutely love it.....very jealous! [nt]

 
 By: AAAKK : March 6th, 2015-05:21
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This one would make a grat pair with yours...! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 6th, 2015-07:27
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Elegant non-chalance !.. Sober, but with likeable appeal !.. :))

 
 By: hs111 : March 8th, 2015-08:38
.. and onwards travels the Big Scania truck, picking up GP's left & right !!

A very nice specimen, my friend !

Thx for sharing & my very Best,

hs

This one I see as GP's version of the ....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 8th, 2015-11:52
E 855! But with manual movement...
Soon I will start to compare between them.

Thank you, my friend - my truck is still small.....
wink

Best
Blomman