crown comfortFriends, I have always been a huge fan of the modern Richeville line, in fact, the Richeville is the watch that infected me with the GP bug, hence it is such an important piece for me. Back in 1997 when I was really not very knowledgeable and only owned one watch, I made an impulse purchase in Hong Kong of a Richeville 2750 with blue dial. I was immediately taken by the Tonneau case with its stepped bezel and those triangular pushers. Many years later, when I started to seriously get into watches, Girard-Perregaux .....">Story

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blomman Mr BlueFriends, One more novelty from this year, SIHH 2017: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Large Date with Moon Phases! A classic combination of complications in a 40mm case. Two complications that Girard-Perregaux learned to master: Large Date, the date change is lightning fast, one ten thousandth of a second! Moon Phases, needs to be set once in a lifetime, if the movement is running constantly, needs to be adjusted every 122 years! But doesn’t GP already have a 1966 Large Date with Moon Phases? Yes, in 2015 one version ... ...">Story

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blomman Mr BlueGirard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Friends, Finally, the teasing is over! We now get to see in full glory what Girard-Perregaux has been posting in their IG account for the past week. We get the full meaning of Curved, Sculptural, Integrated, Octagonal, Light, Sophisticated, Chiseled and Translucent. The Laureato Skeleton! The case is the 42mm case, 10.88 mm thin. The watch is equipped with the Calibre GP01800-0006, same base movement used in the 1966 Skeleton...">Story

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blomman Mr BlueFriends, One of the most alluring watches at SIHH this year for me is the Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges. Big, bold, dark, hi-tech… Tradition in a modern package. A lethal combination! Big , the case measures 45 mm in diameter and 12.18 mm thick. Even if this is a big watch if you look at the numbers, the fit and comfort on the wrist are perfect! The short, curved lugs help the watch wear smaller then it is...">Story

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blomman Mr BlueFriends, In 2013 Girard-Perregaux introduced the Constant Escapement in White Gold, 48 mm and in 2014, the Pink Gold, 48 mm. Last year we saw the CE in 46 mm Titanium case. This year GP follow up with a 46 mm version in Carbon & Titanium composite case! Reference: 93505-39-633-BA6J The technical solution of having a silicon "butterfly", 14 microns thick, as escapement is just brilliant! Placing it on the front of the watch give you the full view of the escapement mechanism for you to enjoy each "tick". Of course the 2 mm smaller size helps making this watch feel smaller.....">Story

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blomman Mr BlueFriends, Yes, you read it right – Damier Gyromatic. The more well-known Damier ref 7427 with with only hour and minute hands, no second’s hand or date is with a manual movement (GP 25-29/GP26-09). The less known or seen cousin, the Damier ref 7838 has a Gyromatic movement inside! Let’s start from the beginning and have a look at the 7838: At first glance the two looks very similar. The obvious differences being the second’s hand and the date...">Story

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blomman Mr BlueFriends, After the relaunch of the Laureato for Girard-Perregaux 225 Years Anniversary last year, the Laureato is now back in full scale! Four different sizes, four different movements. Alexandre Dumas classic, the Four Musketeers comes to mind – One for all and all for one! Yes, with this new family there is a Laureato for all tastes. Small, mid-size, large and extra-large. With or without diamonds, with or without Tourbillon...">Story

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blomman Mr BlueFriends, This year was the year Girard-Perregaux moved back to Geneva, after many years in Basel. And Girard-Perregaux entered SIHH in style! On the outside, some beautiful displays… On display: Current production, La Esmeralda… Neo Toubillon in Pink Gold. Novelties: Laureato Tourbillon… Neo Bridges… And many, many more… But let’s go inside! Well inside, great hospitality! The ladies had a stressful task to make sure the schedule and all appointments run smoothly. The hall with the book of Girard-Perregaux in the centre...">Story

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blomman Mr BlueFriends, I just received the initial news from Geneva. Here is a short line up of some of the novelties this year, but I suspect there will be more! I think no one will be surprised that the re-birth of the Laureato last year was not a one-time thing. This year, Girard-Perregaux follows with four new models; Laureato Tourbillon: the prestige of a Gold Bridge Here two GP icons meet; The Laureato and the arrow shaped Golden Bridge! Two versions; Pink Gold, Titanium/White Gold. Laureato 42 mm: masculine elegance Three dial versions; Silver, Grey, Blue...">Story

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blomman Mr BlueFriends, Time for me to show my last catch of 2016: The Girard-Perregaux Gyromatic 39 Jewels, reference 7317. To me this is the original Gyromatic 39 Jewels. The one used in all commercials from that time as “The first selfwinding watch with 39 Jewels and jewel roller bearings”! Notice the version featured in the red frame, that is the exact version as mine. Back in 1957, GP made a big number of the 39 Jewels movement and the 7317...">Story

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