Another GP from the 1990s - the Ref. 2598 chronograph

KMII

Keeping with the theme of finding interesting GP watches from the 1990s (new to me, I suppose well known here), one that I have found recently is this lovely looking Ref. 2598. Part of the Vintage 1960 cushion shaped series (that did not quite possess the longevity of the 1945 series) it is one of the more elegant examples - and especially important for some, comes without a date window.

It has two subcounters, with one being for the running seconds (3 o'clock) and the other a permanent 24h counter. Both minutes and seconds for the chrono function are being displayed with central hands.

From: http://image.rakuten.co.jp/chuukotokei/cabinet/shohin13/img61897273.jpg

I find the gold and blue combination on the white / cream dial and in a SS case to be fairly appealing, especially with the small red accents to liven up the combination. And the 38mm square shaped case is a good size, too.

The movement - a Cal. 2280 is - AFAIK - not a manufacture caliber but I am sure other members can tell us more

In any case, a pretty sweet offering from the 1990s in my humble opinion. Thanks for viewing!

Comments:

TheMadDruid August 25th, 2016-06:49

Your photo is excellent. And this is a fascinating watch. The functions for a chronograph are highly unusual-at least in my experience. Glad you found, and posted, this.

KMII August 25th, 2016-06:55

Thank you Padj! I cannot take credit for the photo but like it myself And the watch is definitely unusual in its setup, although such setups were more common in the 1970s from what I've seen...

marcelo August 25th, 2016-07:13

I'm deeply impressed by this GP Chrono, KMII. Not sure if due to your great picture or the watch itself.

KMII August 25th, 2016-08:23

Thanks Marcelo! I cannot take any credit for the great picture though - took it off the internet (the link is posted below the picture)

MichaelC August 25th, 2016-07:18

Thanks KMII. I love the look of this one. GP is another brand on my "want to own" list, and an older model like this could be just the ticket.

KMII August 25th, 2016-08:23

Plus the price of entry at this level is very affordable :) Glad you like it!

Mike H August 25th, 2016-07:19

I immediately thought also... ...WOW ! You learn fast with your new lens since your last pic of the Raketa Everything in this pic was just nice (background, focus, light...) almost as nice as a Jocke's pic, no joke As for the watch itself, I agree it can probably be quite appealing fo...

KMII August 25th, 2016-08:24

Thanks but it is not me who is to praise :) The picture is taken from the internet (included source below the pic), so I cannot take credit for that.

Ares501 - Mr Green August 25th, 2016-07:36

Known and very much adored True bang for bucks Yours D

KMII August 25th, 2016-08:25

If I was to find one in this condition in Europe... I might already have pulled the trigger

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