New Release
Blomman Mr Blue introduces the Girard-Perregaux Chrono Hawk Pink Gold, a 2014 novelty, showcasing its distinctive design and material choices. His detailed photo essay highlights how the warm glow of pink gold enhances the watch's angular case, making a compelling argument for this specific iteration over its steel counterparts. This article provides a valuable look at a significant release in Girard-Perregaux's contemporary collection.
Chrono Hawk Pink Gold, Reference: 49970-34-633-BB6B
Pink Gold, ceramic and rubber – It feels like a natural development for the Chrono Hawk this year. This year’s entire collection from GP is dominated by Pink Gold and black (with some blue exceptions).
The by now characteristic angular Hawk case goes very well in brushed Pink Gold! Compared with the steel and the all black we have seen earlier this year, I think this is my favourite! The warm glow of the gold really brings out all the angels of the case.
Even if I normally prefer white metal, this time I would go for the gold case. If you compare with the steel case, I think you understand why. The shape of the case is not as pronounced in steel as in Pink Gold.
Scratch proof ceramic with a Vicker hardness of 1400 is used for the bezel, crown guard and crown/pushers. Micro grains with a diameter of 0.2 microns are compressed at very high pressure to build these parts.
Big visible luminous hands and indexes. The typical Hawk pattern on the dial.
The dial is very deep and three dimensional and to enhance this, the minute track is on the inside of the bezel.
Actually, not only the dial is very 3D, the case as well.
Here seen from another angle.
Inside is the GP03300 automatic Manufacture movement. 431 components, 61 Jewels, power reserve min 46 hours.
Functions: Hour, minute, small second, 30 minutes chronograph and date.
Folding buckle, black technological rubber, coated with black alligator.
I must say its surprising how smooth and supple this strap is!
Much more easy going than the steel bracelet on the blue…
I will end this closer look on the Chrono Hawk PG with a series on the wrist snapshots, just to show you how very well crafted the Hawk case really is.
Another point is that even if this is a big sport watch (44.00 mm) is doesn’t wear too big on the wrist!
A rain drop, should not be any problem. This watch is water resistant down to 100 meters.
Slightly doomed crystal.
And then we
have the “Blomman” angle – yes, approved! 
I must say
that I find the Chrono Hawk in Pink Gold very appealing! Maybe it is because I
have got used to these big Pink Gold cases this year or because all the
well-crafted cases from Girard-Perregaux show the details better in gold. I
don’t know. But I know I like this one a lot! 
And you?! Would you go for the gold or hold on to the steel…?
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2014-06-01 22:40:15What an incredible piece from GP, technical and beautiful at the same time, a very viable alternative to the AP ROO PG. S
Still the same small movement. This GP deserves an integrated chronograph movement. Regards, Constantin
I can't tell why, but the Chrono Hawk doesn't speak to me, while I now am convinced by the Sea Hawk... Very curious. Maybe because the bezel of the Sea Hawk is missing, I don't really know. One thing is sure, you managed to take some excellent photos of this Watch! Best, and thanks for the great report. Nicolas.
.......it just drew me in
whereas the stainless variant appears a bit too bunker-like in my eyes. The contrast of gold and black makes the watch less monolithic. However, maybe the same dark blue strap would improve the impression of the steel version? Marcus
same segment as the AP ROO. Would be interesting to make a comparison post. Thank you, Salman. Best Blomman
This thread is active on the Girard Perregaux forum with 23 replies. Share your knowledge with fellow collectors.
Join the Discussion →
