Girard-Perregaux Pre-Basel 2014...
blomman Mr Blue
My contact at GP sent me this photo of the famous Esmeralda...
And I couldn't resist sharing this fantastic shot with you here!
Also it reminds me that I saw a couple of super cool Tourbillons when I visited the Manufacture last week...
But for now, my lips are sealed...!
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2014-03-19 15:52:00
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amanico March 19th, 2014-23:14
You meant Pre Basel 1893? ;) I am curious to see what you saw.. ;) Best, Nicolas
blomman Mr Blue March 20th, 2014-12:55
1893...! LOL, yes...! Only 6 more days to Basel....! ;) Best Blomman
jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) March 19th, 2014-23:57
Wow! Amazing PW movement! Love it Blomman! Actually I would love to buy a vintage pocket watch but just so afraid they are so fragile. A modern (high end) one tends to be very expensive and hence I stick to wrist watches. cheers robin
blomman Mr Blue March 20th, 2014-13:27
Yes, Robin... This one I a very special one! :) As for fragile - honestly, many vintage PW's are much more robust than todays wristwatches! Today, many Manufactures uses too thin and fragile parts, 100 years ago you used thicker- and materail that lasted longer. Just l...
amanico March 20th, 2014-13:57
WOW! First time I see such an angular look in a pocket watch movement! Stunning! Best, Nicolas.
blomman Mr Blue March 20th, 2014-14:05
More to come on this subject! Thank you, my friend! Don't know if you notied, but this was one of the topics I discussed at the manufacture... :) Best Blomman
jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) March 20th, 2014-17:06
I am blown away Blomman! By your pocket watch and photos! Ah understand now. It's not fragile indeed. If we get a vintage PW from a well established brand still going strong today such as Vc, Pp, jlc, GP etc I think they can make the parts for us although it will be very expensiv...
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Girard-Perregaux Basel Watch Fair 1971 - 2014
blomman Mr Blue
At the Basel Watch Fair in 1971 the offering from Girard Perregaux included several ladies watches. Easy to see that the DNA for the Cats Eye been with GP for a long time! It will be interesting to see what this years Basel Watch Fair will offer for the ladies...! Best Blomman This message has been edited by MTF on 2014-03-17 18:14:37 .
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