amanico[JLC Moderator]
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Girard Perregaux Pre Basel 2014 Collection: 1966 and Vintage 45 Blue.
Mar 23, 2014,14:40 PM
Girard Perregaux is, still, this year, surfing on their two superb cases, whi can be considered as iconic, the 1966 and the Vintage,
Who will complain? Certainly not me! The only thing I would complain about is the quality of my pictures on this two very nice watches, but I will certainly have in a close future to take better ones, as they really deserve to be well treated.
The common point between these 2? A superb blue dial, and the Cal 3300, which differs in the 1966 with the addition of a date.
The 1966:
The Vintage 1945:
Blue... What is the reason behind the choice of this color?
It has been written, in the press release that it was a way to pay tribute to JF BAUTTE, who is the founder of the Manufacture, who had a special weakness for that color.
That is what is written, but I had the opportunity to observe the importance of Blue for GP. The evidence in one picture:
The 1966, first:
I have to say that even if I don't have any particular love for colored gold, the rose gold / blue dial combination works very well, here.
The 1966 case is very elegant and sensual, and here, is perfectly sized, with a 38 mm diameter, for a very reasonnable 8, 62 mm height.
The domed blue dial is eyecatching.
I just regret that GP opted for a date, even if I know that most of the clients prefer this option. I have the feeling that without, it would have been even better, purer, nicer.
My poor pictures don't give justice to this Watch, and an in the real encounter will reveal all its beauty and charm:
The Vintage 45, now:
This Watch is available in two configuration: On a very nice blue alligator strap, which is my favourite, or on a bracelet, which is not bad looking, I must say.
The dial, here, has a different finish, compared to the 1966. It is vertical brushed. If you add the applied Breguet numbers, you have a winning cocktail.
As I am very picky, I would have preferred to see this Watch with the smaller case ( 33 x 32, 5 mm ) while here you have the XXL case ( 36, 20 x 35, 25 mm ).
Though, the Watch is still wearable, and very comfortable once on the wrist.
Here again, my poor pictures:
This cambered case is one of my favourite rectangular watches.
And for once, I quite like the stainless steel bracelet, nicely designed:
Pictures cannot beat the real experience. I highly suggest you to see it., which is the best way to be convinced...No... Won over!
Best,
Nicolas