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Girard Perregaux

I figured...

 

On the other hand, even if they're frankens, I think there's something almost noble about what that watchmaker does (not the seller though, as they're advertised as genuine). If I had the option to put together new models from original old parts, while keeping to the style and spirit of the era - why, I'd love to do that, kind of like giving a new life to things, or upcycling, if you prefer. This is not a purist approach at all. of course, and it would have to be clearly stated as such (which it's not...). But it's much better than buying a random new dress watch for that price, I feel... oh well, we'll see how the bidding goes, and after all I'm at the beginning of my journey. Mistakes can be made, especially if they're nice-looking=P

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Vintage GP - worth it?

 
By: MisterV : November 4th, 2017-03:02
Hey all. Back to the GP forum for me. I seem to have caught the GP bug. While the Laureato hunt is almost over (I hope), I've spotted the following: You think it might be a franken? Movement and dial looks legit; number is something like 03 E 458 (?), whi...  

Really nice selection.

 
By: Freccero : November 4th, 2017-03:43
I really like the semplicità and the Art Deco style of the first one but my choice would be the second one. Amazing dial and hands. Do you know something more about it? Best.

No idea, unfortunately

 
By: MisterV : November 4th, 2017-10:50
Was looking for previous trades to learn more about the seller. Multiple "GP from the 50s" sold strike me as somewhat suspicious, so I had a look at them.

There are a lot of offers from South American on various sites....

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 4th, 2017-03:51
Many of the watches I suspect to be put together from old stock parts. Some more colourful than others. The three examples you show here are more classic in style than many others. Personally I try to stay away because I prefer to be able to confirm a wat... 

+1 on what Blomman said

 
By: crown comfort : November 4th, 2017-09:18
lots of South American made GPs around in that area, so difficult to judge, but also not possible to rule out that you find a genuine one among them.

I figured...

 
By: MisterV : November 4th, 2017-11:01
On the other hand, even if they're frankens, I think there's something almost noble about what that watchmaker does (not the seller though, as they're advertised as genuine). If I had the option to put together new models from original old parts, while ke... 

We all do mistakes... Its a part of the learning process.

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 5th, 2017-02:21
That is why its great to learn from each other! One advice I would give is to go for some more well-known models in the beginning. That makes it easier to avoid many mistakes and to learn more before go into the unknown... Best Blomman

I get it...

 
By: MisterV : November 4th, 2017-11:02
Wonder if GP is the only major, respected brand with so little documentation? Omega etc are much better in that regard?

The problem is mostly wtih gold cases...

 
By: rdenney : November 15th, 2017-12:40
which were often made in the destination country to avoid tariffs and other import difficulties. Of course, the first one at the top should be plated with what appears to be a stainless steel back. (It used to be easy to tell the modern remakes of the cas... 

Hard to say

 
By: TS1987 : November 4th, 2017-21:09
I bought one off the seller some years ago with a period correct box, hang tag and Industria Argentina 18ct rose gold case, which was a common thing back in the day with import substitution industrialisation practices to support local industries and avoid...