Girard-Perregaux Competizione vs Olimpico?

blomman Mr Blue

Friends,

While visiting the Manufacture last week I was wearing my Girard-Perregaux Olimpico Chronograph reference 8846.

Sadly, we all know there will not be another Girard-Perregaux Olimpico Chronograph…

But when I had another look at the new Competizione collection…

Competizione, Stradale:

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I could not help my self dreaming about another Olimpico…

Imagine a modern sized Sports chronograph 40 – 42 mm with the same or similar dial as the Olimpico 8846…

Sunburst dial in silver, classic blue and red Tachymeter scale, 12 hour/three sub-dials chronograph…

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If you think about it…

The new Girard-Perregaux Competizione is quite similar!

42 mm, 12 hours, Sports chronograph with oversized crown, round pushers…

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And if you look at the case there are a lot of similarities.

Round, quite low and thin bezel…

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The lugs are coming out of the case as an extension of the case curve.

Pretty wide between the curved, short lugs!

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Now the dial, the dial already have applied indexes.

Remove the date, add the blue and red Tachymeter scale.

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Since “Olimpico” name is out of the question, why not add the “Competizione” instead?

They could even use the same, very cool font face!

Taste it… “Competizione”… Mmmm… I like it!

And on the back? Since the “Competizione” is inspired by race car and rally motorcyclists…

Why not replace the see-through case back with a solid one…

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Engraved with a motif that goes with the spirit of the watch?!

Now I am only daydreaming here… But doesn’t it sound like something many of us would love to see?

Imagine it in a place like this…

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Robust, yet classic and elegant Sports chronograph!

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What do you think? Yay or Nay…?

Best

Blomman

Comments:

amanico July 21st, 2016-00:10

Well... The problem with these comparative pictures is that the case of the Competizione looks less sensual than the Olimpico whose proportions are hard to beat. Still, the Competizione is nice looking, and IF there was not this bloody date and if they opted for ...

blomman Mr Blue July 21st, 2016-14:29

No dat and solid case back is already stated! ;) Less sensual side-by-side, yes I agree. But since the 8846 is very hard to find and all are not into vintage... This would possible be a good alternative! Best Blomman

amanico July 21st, 2016-14:33

A good alternative, yes. To be improved, in my opinion. ;)

blomman Mr Blue July 22nd, 2016-00:09

Always room for improvements! ;)

crown comfort July 21st, 2016-00:19

Hmm like you, I see a lot of similarities. I do think the Olimpico line should be closed once and for all, even if there wouldn't be the issue with the name rights. The new sports chrono from what I have seen so far in pictures is quite attractive, in particu...

blomman Mr Blue July 21st, 2016-14:30

Agree, no more Olimpico.... But maybe it is time to create a equally iconic line...?! Best Blomman

Alkiro1 July 21st, 2016-01:14

I much prefer your Olimpico. Regarding the Competizione and other modern GP watches, I do not understand with GP wants to keep a display back with so little calibers compared to the case. That is not really nice as the caliber seems lost :-( Best wishes Alkiro

blomman Mr Blue July 21st, 2016-14:31

A bit later on I will show you something new... Yes, the small movement is a point we agree about. Best Blomman

amanico July 21st, 2016-14:34

Now you are talking! I can't wait!

blomman Mr Blue July 22nd, 2016-00:10

But you will have to.... ;)

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Girard-Perregaux Accessories Series: Two Pocket Knives

blomman Mr Blue

Friends, Let s continue the Girard-Perregaux Accessories series with a pair of Pocket Knives. I guess we all to love have accessories to our watches. Documents and catalogs to tell us how the watches were originally. Signs, holders, pens… You name it! But the one I like the most are the accessories I am able to use in a practical way.

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