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The Gerber P10 PuristS Anniversary watch
Limited Edition of 10 pieces (sold out). Based on the Model 42 with a 42mm titanium case, the P10 PuristS tenth-anniversary watch receives a special engraved dial with the "PuristS" logo designed by Paul and executed in his Atelier. There is a matching enlarged date disk and the hands, date and numerals receive black super-luminova. The strap is hand made from salmon leather in a colour chosen to complement the case.
The base ETA 2824-2 movement has Paul's patented synchronised triple-rotor automatic winding system with decorated 18K RG weights held with blued screws. The mainplate has been additionally decorated with perlage and engraved "One of Ten". There is a front page added to the Model 42 instruction manual describing the P10 Anniversary watch.
Dials with (right) and without (left) super-luminova applied. Note that the dial on the right was rejected by Paul as it did not have the right degree of detail in the engraving due to the coating applied. The dial had to be redone, delaying delivery, which was initially expected to be at IGOTT2 in Las Vegas. But everyone who has a Gerber P10 on order was very happy to wait. Another wonderful example of Paul's attention to detail and focus on perfection.
Note screw-in large crown.
This is the P10 movement with heat-blued screws securing the rotors, perlage, and "One of Ten" engraving.
'Standard' Cal. 42 on left, final P10 in middle and prototype P10 on right ...
Andrew
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Great pictures Andrew
Still can't get over what great pictures you managed to take of these watches so quickly in poor conditions. Thanks again - you don't often see Paul's watches - and it's great to see a moment like this documented! - Greg
Love this one
The Retro Twin is definitely my favourite. Love the simple and elegant dial. Thanks for the great post, Andrew.
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Model 41 video ...
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The Gerber P10 PuristS Anniversary watch
Limited Edition of 10 pieces (sold out). Based on the Model 42 with a 42mm titanium case, the P10 PuristS tenth-anniversary watch receives a special engraved dial with the "PuristS" logo designed by Paul and executed in his Atelier. There is a matching en...
Great pictures and report
The initial post for Gerber's P10 watch and your post was my first introduction to his work. The P10 is a beautiful watch and I believe the most affordable of all the anniversery offerings. The multiple rotors are eye catching and the Purists engraving on...
What do you mean, happy to wait? I'm anxious
as a cat on a hot tin roof to see the real thing! Cazalea
THE quote of IGOTT ...
... I think came from Mitch who said that "anyone who has ever ordered a watch from an independent watchmaker understands the meaning of time." At least we got to handle the 'prototype' watches, Mike, but the final pieces are going to be very exciting whe...
Lucky you didn't order ...
... a Vyskocil or Opus 3, Mike! Stay on the sedatives and there shouldn't be too much longer to wait! Andrew
Wonderful
Thanks for the wonderful post, Andrew. I enjoyed it a lot. Paul Gerber's watches are really standing out. The idea with the the dead second that can be turned on and off is just great. A few months ago, while in Zuerich, i had the idea to have a look at P...
Nice story, Stefan ...
Paul and Ruth involved themselves in all the IGOTT2 events and activities. They are great people in addition to Paul being a gifted engineer and watchmaker. Thanks for the story. Andrew
Thanks for the modem burner Andrew!
I enjoyed your coverage of all the Independents very much!! That aluminium delivery watch box is really something! Love it!
Andrew, thanks a lot ...
for sharing with us. Especially the idea of an alternating second is gorgeous, isn´t it? I liked it a lot when I saw it in Basel this year. Oliver
Thanks for the Report Andrew
always loved the works of PG the arrival of the 42 and 41 just opened new dimensions i believe, special thanks for the photos Andrew the press pics dont to justice to those creations especially the 41 . looking forward to own one of PG works someday . wis...
