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A very difficult watch to review, Blomman.
First of all, I must repeat that I totally Under appreciated this Watch, when it came out, last year.
I felt, on pictures, that it was bulky, way too big, and well, the a priori was quite negative.
Then I saw it in th flesh, and the proportions worked for me. Ok, I would have preferred to see it 2 / 3 mm less big, but it works, on the wrist, and it works quite well!
I appreciate its " intellectuality ", too. The way it deals with constant force in an original way, with the esacepement and the astute device of the micro blade, even if I still have to understand the superiority of this system, compared to a Fusée and Chain ( Lange and Breguet ).
Is it because the closer to the balance Wheel, the better?
White gold for me, as it enhances its modernity. But rose gold surprises, and it is always good to be surprised.
Thanks for having faced the challenge on writing about that veeery interesting Watch.
Best,
Nicolas
Girard-Perregaux, Constant Escapement L.M., Basel 2014
Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement L.M. reference: 93500-52-731-BA6D This is a review I have had a lot of trouble writing. Not because I don’t like the watch or anything like that… The problem is that to understand this watch you need to understand more...
A very difficult watch to review, Blomman.
First of all, I must repeat that I totally Under appreciated this Watch, when it came out, last year. I felt, on pictures, that it was bulky, way too big, and well, the a priori was quite negative. Then I saw it in th flesh, and the proportions worked for...
Indeed challenging...
And I must confess that I have not been able to grasp all yet. The good thing is that now I have another reason to go back to the Manufacture...! ;) As I stated in the end of the review, this is my first take on this watch, I will definitely come back to ...
You and me both! :)
Yes, the three bridges are very strong connected to the GP heritage! :) Best Blomman
a 2nd hairspring
The video made it very clear. If I understand correctly, the 'blade', or more precisely 'wire' running across horizontally acts as a second hairspring, like the new AP Chronometer, where it gives a counter impulse to to that of the balance wheel/hairsprin...
Yes, the position will...
Not matter the same way as on a Tourbillon. Thank you, ALB! Best Blomman
Great review Blomman, very interesting to see......
and understand better how it works. I really do like this watch, the case design, the dial layout, the impeccable finish, the famous bridges and the technical prowess, what a feast. I prefer the white gold version, it is more "masculine" while the rose go...
Yes, due to the size of the lugs, it goes very well on the wrist...
Only if you don't have a chicken wrist... ;) Best, Nicolas
GP is mastering the way to make large diameter watches wear "small"! :)
Look closely on the lugs of all their watches over over 44 mm. They have a very special "curve" which makes the wearer feel comfortable. Best Blomman
I have to admit that GPs are.........
probably the most comfortable wrist watches. But the size..... the size!!!!;) Cheers my friend Francois
Possible to do smaller...?
Thank you, Francois! :) Well, in teory GP should be able to make a smaller version with the current movement. Not sure if there are some technical issues against this, but the current movement is 39.20 mm. So, in theory, a 44-45 mm watch should be possibl...
My pleasure, Francois....
And like you, I hope we will see a little bit smaller CE one day! :) Best Blomman
Nice review
The escapement is a great piece of design and engineering, simple in concept but complex in execution. Thank you for the review. I may have the pleasure of seeing one of these in the metal next week, I look forward to that. As far as my preference, I also...
Re: simple in concept but complex in execution...
I hope you will have the chance to see this one in the metal. It is a high end engineering at it's best! :) But, I have to warn you - to see this one only once is not enough. You need to see this one many times before really grasping the essence of the wa...
Great review!
Thanks for the review: I have always found this to be one of the most interesting watches released in the last few years. Unfortunately even with the curved lugs I'm afraid that it's not for my wrist, but then again, it's also not for my wallet! ;) I usua...
You saw that detail... :)
I noticed that and spoke with GP about it. To clarify - the prower reserve goes from left = full, to right = empty. That is the same on both WG and the PG version. On the first WG prototypes it was the other way around, which makes the confusion. Thank yo...
Interesting!
Thank you for this “behind the scenes” detail! :) It’s a minor detail, but I think that it looks a little better going from left to right and again, I like that small dash of red. Thanks again! Alberto
Yes, it feels more natural...
Agree - the other way around would have felt more natural. Best Blomman
Hi Blomman,GP Laureato Evo 3 was my first watch,
So thanks for the great article i loved it and my choice will be the PG one. Regards, Bülent...
So, Bülent - your next watch will be...
A Girard-Perregaux as well?! ;) Laureato Evo 3? That is a very nice first watch! :) Thank you for your input. Best Blomman