Friends, here is a little fun fact for Friday: Typically, within a model line that establishes a recognisable name, a manufacturer will try to keep a common appearance or some other feature that one could recognise a model belonging to a certain line. For
White Gold with Black dial? Was it a 2750 with the automatic movement and triangular pushers? I have seen only 2 solid gold 2750 and both were yellow or rose gold. I have also maybe seen 3 white gold one 2710 (Manual Wind) but they all had a silver dial.
Friends, it was time to take out one of the GPs that was my first love of the brand in 1997, the Girard-Perregaux Richeville Chronograph 2750. Still looks fresh in my book and especially in summer I love wearing it. Best, CC
let's take a look at an even earlier model from the 90s, the Girard-Perregaux Richeville Chronograph 2750. Great Tonneau Case and exploding numerals on the dial. A strong and long-lasting love for me. CC
Friends, I have always been a huge fan of the modern Richeville line, in fact, the Richeville is the watch that infected me with the GP bug, hence it is such an important piece for me. Back in 1997 when I was really not very knowledgeable and only owned o
for the dial colour, entirely a personal choice. One thing though, I once owned a Richeville 2750 from the 90s with blue dial and after a few years, I felt that the black dial would suit me better and I just had the dial changed at the GP Service Centre i
I think we are all observing the trend that the 70ies are very fashionable right now. Watches from the 70ies are really sought after and demand is outpacing supply. But what about the 80ies? No way, the 80ies!!! The decade of the worst haircuts: That’s no