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Girard Perregaux

GP Abarth 4946 (Studio Ghibli)

Was back in Singapore today and managed a quick visit to the Studio Ghibli exhibition at Marina Bay Sands. How lovely to see these creations by Hayao Miyazaki. 🇯🇵

These pictures may look like
animae but they are actually 3-D installation art recreations from various scenes from several Ghibli movies.

I have my Japanese market only GP Abarth ref 4946. It was a special commission where 50 pieces were made in this Havana dial in the year 2004 (neo-vintage). 38 mm bi-compax chronograph double signed on the dial, I find this piece to have been blessed with an extra helping of “special sauce”.

This is the only Havana dial that I have seen GP produce.

Girard-Perregaux CEO Luigi Macaluso was a former ralley car champion for Fiat Abarth so he did some special things for this LE for the group that commissioned it.

It is one that I searched a long time for.

There are some very special GP pieces from the Macaluso era that are highly collectible. I encourage all to look more deeply into this.

As always, I’m happy to share what I have learned so your questions and comments are welcomed. 🤝

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A rare and photogenic piece!

By: Arronax : October 21st, 2024-11:35

Thanks for sharing those great pics with us!

Thanks. Not so easy to photograph unless in natural light. Glad you enjoyed the pics.🤝

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 21st, 2024-14:03

Wow, where do you find all these marvels?

By: jlux : October 21st, 2024-12:04

This one is just superb !!

Thanks 😊 Well, first part is to know and then to find.

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 21st, 2024-14:17

It's tricky because GP archives are not the best. And PETER CDE posts (who was probably the most prolific writer of GP watches from the neo-vintage period) often have broken links in WPS. So it's a lot of piecing together information. Separating fact and ...

Yes, and I see a lot of dedication and passion !!!

By: jlux : October 21st, 2024-16:03

Thank you Jlux 🤝

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 21st, 2024-22:05

Models from Japan can be especially challenging to identify and then source. Language issues and perhaps not as many social media posts (that I use at least). And there are some “serious” collector with some “seriously” rare pieces on japan. The collector...

Gorgeous dial color, this Havana!

By: M4 : October 21st, 2024-12:04

Thanks. Yes, I agree. Love the dial color. I wonder why more brands don't make dial in this color ...

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 21st, 2024-14:03

Just picked up a Panerai

By: RDSChicago : August 22nd, 2025-09:09

With similar color dial ...

Hmmmm, oh la la!!!

By: amanico : August 22nd, 2025-10:36

Cool. Congratulations 🫶🏼

By: this_hobby_of_hours : August 22nd, 2025-15:01

Fantastic Exhibition!

By: SALMANPK : October 21st, 2024-12:07

and it is always a pleasure to see your Special Watch, thank you for sharing it with us.

You are most welcome. I'm advocating that more folks look at GP beyond just the current production laureato. 🤝

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 21st, 2024-14:05

The 3-bridges are a much come in at a much larger price point. So neo-vintage holds so much beauty and value ....

I agree with you, GP has a long and illustrious history

By: SALMANPK : October 21st, 2024-17:30

A nice havana watch for such a visit!

By: quattro : October 21st, 2024-12:39

Much appreciated 🤝

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 21st, 2024-14:05

Nice strap and watch (dial color) combination

By: tDial : October 24th, 2024-02:00

IMO it is better looking than the bracelet combo of your previous post : )

Thanks tDial and I agree with you

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 24th, 2024-06:26

The Abarth looks better with a strap. Having the original bracelet is just a bonus and changes the look. I think with a satin brushed finish, the bracelet will work better. 🤝

Nice version and dial color!

By: MCG (Markus) : October 21st, 2024-19:24

If I remember correctly, there is also a silver dialed GP Fiat version around…

Thanks 🤝 nope, the fiat is a totally different model

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 21st, 2024-21:31

and not rare. The fiat is ref GP 49480, solid case back. 3 register. Lacquered hands. Different movement. Etc etc Many differences. Pics from internet The Fiat was made for Fiat workers as a long working reward. Several can be found quite easily for sale....

Your right! 👍🏻🤷🏼‍♂️

By: MCG (Markus) : October 21st, 2024-21:56

😊 🤝

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 21st, 2024-21:58

Eye catching, this one.

By: amanico : October 22nd, 2024-08:59

Thanks Nico 🤝

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 23rd, 2024-21:38

Thanks

By: RDSChicago : August 22nd, 2025-09:12

For such a whimsical post. One of my kids loved Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbor Totoro when she was a youngster. What an imagination Miyazaki has! Magical. Thanks for posting.

How wonderful to hear this 🫶🏼

By: this_hobby_of_hours : August 22nd, 2025-15:03

My wife is almost 50 and she still loves Totoro ☺️ Thanks for your heartwarming comment. Best wishes from Singapore 🤝