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A few pictures and thoughts on the Girard Perregaux Neo Tourbillon.
Blomman and myself had the priviledge to have a pre view on the Neo Tourbillon, when we visited the Manufacture, just before the Basel Fair.
I must admit that it was an excellent surprise, even for the no colored gold fan I am.
On the paper, it is a big Watch, with its 45 mm case. But in the real, you cannot feel it is so big. I would have guessed 42, 43 mm.
Here is a wirstshot to illustrate my feeling:
First good point.
But the most important is the way GP revisited their icon. An icon which goes much farther than the brand it belongs to, in my opinion, as I see it as an horological masterpiece, milestone.
With the Neo Tourbillon, the arrows are not straight, but slightly domed, curved, in a bery interesting blend of styles ( hence, probably, the idea GP had to give it this name ).
The material used for the bridges contributes to their original and surprising look: Blackened Titanium.( PVD sandblasted ).
Another detail ,the dial which is not flat, but angled at each side of the arrows, which provides a certain dynamism and enhances the strong character of this Watch.
The backside also shows some Arrow shaped bridges, two... and a half, to be precise, in blackened titanium, too, but in a more conventional style.
As I said, I am not a colored gold fan, but in this case, I must say that the dark parts of the dial work very well with the rose gold case.
Of course I would like to see a tantalum case, or at least a white gold one, as they are my natural preference, but this current combination is very convincing.
This is the kind of Watch which makes you loose your senses, which makes you dive in a delicious dream.
Here are some better pictures I could take at the GP event at the Swiss Embassy:
What to think, compared to the more classic Tourbillon with gold bridge(s)?
The approach is younger, fresher, with the Neo Tourbillon.
The finish of the bridges is, of course, less demanding, on the Neo Tourbillon. Did you know, by the way, that a whole week of work was required to finish a set of gold bridges???
So, this is a smart way, from GP, to offer a tourbillon with such bridges.
In the same way than the spinnel or sapphire bridges, in my opinion.
It is also cool to see Tradition living with Modernity...
Girard Perregaux is a true champion, when it comes to high horology, and the Manufacture deserves much more attention and admiration, much more than just a " succès d'estime ".
Best,
Nicolas
PS: You can read Blomman's article here:
A few pictures and thoughts on the Girard Perregaux Neo Tourbillon.
Blomman and myself had the priviledge to have a pre view on the Neo Tourbillon, when we visited the Manufacture, just before the Basel Fair. I must admit that it was an excellent surprise, even for the no colored gold fan I am. On the paper, it is a big W...
It's a cool and funky option but...
given a choice I will always go for the classic gold bridges. It takes a week to finish them? Take a closer look and you'll see why. :) A tourbillon is predominantly for show these days and the three gold bridges emphasizes and enhance this effect without...
That we will see, Fernando. The risk to be more trendy than the classic three GB...
And then to get rid of it... I don't know. There is always a risk, when a Watch is off the beaten paths. But only time will tell. First, I want to see a white metal version of that one. Then, I will see. ;) Thanks for your feedback, my friend. Nicolas
It depends on the king. ;)
A white metal case would be more consistant, with such a modern dial... Maybe. Best, Kari. Nicolas
Those are great photos
although I'm wondering: Did they let you take one apart??? ;) My view on this watch is the following: I think this is anyways not a watch for the masses, so why not try a new, modern interpretation of the classic 3 Golden Bridges. I do think it is well ex...
I wish they let me take one apart... :)
I am in the same boat than you. I am waiting for a more modern presentation, with at least a white metal case. Tantalum would be marvellous! Thanks for your feedback, CC. Best, Nicolas
Thank you for this view on the Neo Tourbillon, Nicolas!
Yes a very nice surprise last year! :) After thinking and rethinking, this watch I must say that I think it is a brilliant Haute Horlogerie watch! Not sure how well this black bridges would look on a white metal case... But if GP would do a white metal ve...
I am very curious and impatient to see a white metal version, indeed.
Thanks for your feedback, my friend, and welcome back! Nicolas
Let's hope GP reads us here! ;)
Thank you, my friend! Not 100% but at least I am able to type... ;) Best Blomman
Eclectic dream !.. Noble but w a twist of exuberance.. I am.. Pretty flubberghasted !! :))
.. I know, it's RG, I know it's a bit big, I assume it is a ( handpucked) very small LE, and carrying an absolutely heavy pricetag - but ths is a fantastic watch. Really love, love it, love it !... - but has to be seen in real... Somehow I 've got to at l...
