Girard Perregaux

A project to change the clasp and the strap let me dig out the watch today… The interplay between the cooler white gold case and the warm rose gold applied numerals gives it depth that only really comes alive in natural light—far more nuanced than standar

This one I had for some 5 years, then let it go and then I missed and still miss it. That was my 2d GP. If it didn't have this damn date, I would have kept it. Best, Nicolas

Reference 49805 I really like (and use) the stock market opening hours… today in Panda configuration. A watch i revived lately.

Girard Perregaux took over DJR and this was almost uniquely the only smaller model (38mm). Made for a few years late 90s into 00s. Also blue & bronze dials and a chrono too. Hopefully others might chime in with further details. This one has a hacking eta

My favorite remains the white gold version, but this one, warmer in rose gold, has a lot of charm. Best, Nicolas

How many watch collaborations has Aston Martin had by now? JLC, Girard-Perregaux, Bremont, TAG Heuer… and now Timex. Quite a journey. 😉 I’ve never really warmed to these collaborations. A car brand on the dial or caseback rarely adds anything for me. What

What are your thoughts on this versus. Which would you pick? Feature Atelier Wen Inflection Tantalum Black Enamel (Mò) H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner 39 Blue Small Seconds Enamel Case 40mm, 99.9% pure tantalum (rare, hypoallergenic, complex finish) 39mm stai

A cool way to display the date, the Gyrodate. Both black or white having a lot of charm. Here is the booklet to explain how it works: Best, Nicolas

My second favorite, AFTER the CK 2913. Bigger than the 2913, different lugs, but what a charm. This is one I will have to find once again. But one in great condition, all good, with a nice patina, that is not an easy bird to catch. Best, Nicolas