Girard Perregaux

GP and me. 2014 was a great year.

Dec 25, 2014,09:37 AM

2014 allowed me to live one of my dreams... Blomman and myself were invited to visit the Manufacture... Which makes me think that I have to post the article on that visit!

Then, I could give my beloved Gyromatic for a well deserved service, and find a correct set of hands for that Watch.

I could also discover some nice watches, and have some new obsession, in the current production, such as the Sea Hawk Blue Cobalt, and the Constant Escapement.

And, for 4 years now, giving some serious wrist time to my adored Vintage 45 Chronograph.

Yes, it has been a very good year. And, cherry on the cake, we have found a great Moderator, for the brand, with Blomman. Without forgetting some nice guests, such as Crown Comfort!

My 2014 Retrospecitve in a few pictures.

Vintage 45 Chrono in Neuchâtel:

Vintage Gyromatic, totally serviced and with the correct hands. A Watch very dear to my heart.

My latest obsessions...

Sea Hawk Blue Cobalt:

And the breathtaking Constant Escapement.

No doubt that 2015 will offer us its lot of good surprises.

Best,

Nicolas

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Your Vintage 45 Chrono

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 25th, 2014-09:48

is killer piece ....remember while holding it in hand I realized there is no single straight line on that watch Great proportion....perfect sitting on wrist..black dial...whole package A+ Yes I agree crown comfort of year was blomman (pun intended) as for...

Totally under the radar, this Chronograph...

By: amanico : December 25th, 2014-09:53

Which deserves more attention and recognition. Count on me for that. As for Blomman, it a gift from God. ;) Best, Nicolas

I think that

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 25th, 2014-10:22

translation of blomman is Gift from Odin :)

Ooops, tanks for the correction. He is our Valhalla. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : December 25th, 2014-10:34

Inspiring post

By: crown comfort : December 25th, 2014-11:08

and thanks for the honourable mention. I have an idea for a New Year's resolution for you ;) Get a 3rd GP! All the best for 2015. CC

I am looking forward to it... Vintage and or modern, I still don't know.

By: amanico : December 25th, 2014-11:37

But something tells me I will have a third one. Thank you, CC. Nicolas

About Girard Perregaux...

By: Horological_addict : December 25th, 2014-12:17

Last november 8th was "La Journée du Patrimoine horloger" and i took the opportunity to visit the manufacture. It was a great experience, i loved it :) :) I have only visited three manufactures till now (Greubel Forsey, Hublot and GP) and this visit was t...

Thanks for your feedback, Fabio. Yes, they are very open minded, at GP.

By: amanico : December 25th, 2014-13:11

I will post my report as soon as possible, but it was a great moment. And you know, when I read my first GP Catalog, which was a long time ago, I had the secret dream to visit them. When your ream comes true, it is always magic! Best, Nicolas.

Love that Vintage 45 Chrono.. Another connoisseur's piece !..

By: hs111 : December 25th, 2014-23:12

.. Guess this one plus a nice blue-dialled Chronometre HF, that would do it for me .. Indeed, I got interested quite a bit, meanwhile. - We'll have to see .. ;) Sounds like a lot of potential for a prosperous 2015 !! Best, hs

That would be a delicious start into GP world, my dear friend.

By: amanico : December 25th, 2014-23:24

A brand to enjoy without moderation. But with a Moderator. ;) Best, Nicolas

It was a geat pleasure to visit the Manufacture together with you, my friend! :)

By: blomman Mr Blue : December 26th, 2014-01:34

Something we must do in the coming year again! :) Thank you for the kind words, means a lot coming from you, Nicolas! But I must say that moderating GP is easy with the help from all the members here and the support from the brand! :) Your GP year was gre...

GP and me. 2014 was a great year.

GP and me. 2014 was a great year.

Your Vintage 45 Chrono

Totally under the radar, this Chronograph...

I think that

Ooops, tanks for the correction. He is our Valhalla. ;) [nt]

Inspiring post

I am looking forward to it... Vintage and or modern, I still don't know.

About Girard Perregaux...

Thanks for your feedback, Fabio. Yes, they are very open minded, at GP.

Love that Vintage 45 Chrono.. Another connoisseur's piece !..

That would be a delicious start into GP world, my dear friend.

It was a geat pleasure to visit the Manufacture together with you, my friend! :)

Let's hope that we can do it again, my friend.

Yes, let's try to make plans for that! :)

We should try to see that as soon as possible, just after the NYE. [nt]