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Tip of the week #092 – Return to traditional mechanical timepieces

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 21st, 2015-00:48
During the 1970s, with the rise of quartz, Girard-Perregaux was one of the first Manufactures to take up the challenge of a return to traditional mechanical timepieces, and undertook the remaking of twenty pieces of Constant Girards masterpiece: the fam...  

My pleasure, Mark! [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 21st, 2015-14:55

Wonderful pics Blomman

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 21st, 2015-06:23
GP definitely understands that a timepiece is not just functional but a true work of art! Cheers Robin

Indeed!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 21st, 2015-14:56
That is one of the reasons why I am into GP watches... :) Best Blomman

Ohlala ! Ohlala ! Ohlala !

 
 By: Mike H : April 21st, 2015-15:35
Tears are coming to my eyes in front of such a beauty ! What a pity that beautiful pocket watches are not anymore sought after so much... Also 3 bridges AND ding dong ! but not GP sorry (unsigned) Best, Mike ...  

Your PW is such a beauty!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 21st, 2015-23:02
Thank you for sharing it also here! :) Yes, a lot of marvels made for pockets are missed if you only look at wrist watches... Best, my friend Blomman

A pure marvel indeed! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 22nd, 2015-10:31