The SIHH 2012 PuristsPro Live Report - Girard Perregaux

Jan 23, 2012,00:25 AM
 

The 2012 SIHH PuristSPro Live Report

 

- Jon Z. (Z3)

 

Girard Perregaux

 

We will start GP this year with the 1966 in rose gold in a smaller 38mm diameter.

 

 

The new chronograph

 

The Annual Calendar EOT in slate grey dial, with everything adjusted simply by the crown. Stunning!

 

 

The new Vintage collection with curved cases - featuring moonphase and big date

 

 

The new dial for ww.T.C.

 

Ladie's Cat's Eye

 

The 1966 Minute Repeater. 

 

 

 

The new Laureato Three Bridges Tourbillon in titanium.

This now features blue spinel sapphire bridges - giving off a nice blue sheen (the one on the right is the clear version from before)

 

 

Three Bridges Tourbillon, with the bridges that become "narrow" in the center, to replicate the classic design of the Three Bridges Tourbillon.

 

 

A version with baguette diamonds. 

 

 

A completely iced-out ladies Cats Eye in white gold with bracelet, with diamond encrusted automatic rotor.

 

Ladie's Cat's Eye Tourbillon and Three Bridge Tourbillon.

 

 

1966 Pave

 

 

 

There are many things that I like this year. Although the Three Bridges Tourbillon in classic rose gold on strap is a mesmerizing wonder, my heart also goes out to the aesthetic proportion and operational elegance of the Annual Calendar EOT. 

Great job GP on SIHH 2012!

 

Hope you have enjoyed the post.

Yours Truly,

 

Jon Z. (Z3)

 

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2012-01-23 19:18:09 This message has been edited by Dje on 2012-01-29 06:38:14

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Thanks!

 
 By: dxboon : January 23rd, 2012-06:57
Great to read your report and see all the live pictures. The blue sapphire Laureato looks much better in the live pictures than in the press photos -- the effect of the blueish tint is much more subtle and pleasing. The 1966 line continues to elegantly im... 

The bluish tint is hard to capture on the lens

 
 By: Z3 : January 24th, 2012-09:27
... and the tint changes with different angle. This play on light is what I really like - it's fun and subtle.

Oh no

 
 By: Mostel : January 23rd, 2012-09:20
What in G-d's name did they do to the chrono???????????? A date? A goofy looking little date window? reminds me of a Hamilton or something... oh no, no, no. I assume this is a second version of the chrono... shaking my head. It's amazing how right a brand... 

share the same feeling

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : January 23rd, 2012-14:28
in fact i have a general allergy towards Date window ... how many great watches got messed up because of that HOLE... how many reproductions got meaning less " at least for watch purists" because of that HOLE... Faisal

Kudos...

 
 By: KIH : January 23rd, 2012-15:56
... to GP for making 38mm model today. Much, much appreciated. Not everyone favors the bigger and thicker watches. Thanks for the report, Z3!

Ken, now that you can actually wear the watch.

 
 By: Z3 : January 24th, 2012-09:42
I know you are very particular about the sizes.

There are so many things to say...

 
 By: foversta : January 23rd, 2012-11:42
But the Minute Repeater was without any doubt one of the key watches of the Fair. The movement is beautiful and technically impressive. Result is an excellent sound quality. Thanks for the pics. Fx

The sound quality is superb

 
 By: Z3 : January 24th, 2012-09:41
The the watch, from design to technicality, really pays tribute to tradition. Fantastic piece! Jon

Great novelties from GP.

 
 By: VMM : January 24th, 2012-01:37
Nice report. Glad to see how GP is "making some noise" again. Always have loved the three bridges Tourbillon movement, it was one of my fav watches for a while, long time ago. The minute repeater looks amazing, the EOT it's a very interesting option. The ... 

The repeater has got a real mystical, nearly occult aura without copying the 3939

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : January 24th, 2012-05:42
According to the homepage water resistant 30 m ...? But anyway: design is top, although with 42 mm on the bigger side, but quite obviously it is a large movement and offers also 100h power reserve. As in best tradition: technical top and design un-topable... 

Agreed, here.Yes, WR to 30 meters.

 
 By: amanico : January 24th, 2012-06:14
More to come in a week or so, as I am working on a review about this watch. A Fantastic one.

Three bridge Tourbillons and 1966 repeater

 
 By: nitediver : January 24th, 2012-12:22
The 1966 minute repeater is wonderful. I want to see this piece in metal. And the tourbillons under 3-bridges drive me crazy! Earlier or later, i must get my hands on one of these watches... The Laureato Tourbillon is cool as well. thanks for the report, ... 

Thanks Jon

 
 By: Dje : February 2nd, 2012-07:31
Hi, It seems that everybody liked the new GPs this year! Best Dje

I couldn't help but notice..

 
 By: Enriguf : March 9th, 2012-00:23
The striking resemblance the 1966 Chronograph has to Patek's 5070, not that it downgrades the watch at all! Something about the space between the case and the actual numbers I reckon... Great report though and lovely photos!