Girard Perregaux

As the title of this article suggests it, we are a lot to wait for a manual winding Chronograph from Girard-Perregaux. These last years, there was a rumor which said that Girard-Perregaux was working on a project of this kind. This is not a rumor anymore!...  

is without question , stunning. But .... The overall execution is a let down ... 1. The " Chronograph" on the dial spoils the dial for me 2. Speaking of the dial, the cleaner dial of the previous 1966 is more appealing to my eyes. 3. The applied hour mark... 

I don't think the case is too thick, at the contrary! As for your other comments, well, the date is my biggest concern. I think we need to see it in the flesh, indeed. Best, and thanks for your input! Nicolas

Finally we can talk about it :) I find this last opus to be a significant improvement from the previous version, especially as movement is an important issue for me when considering a watch. I'm very glad they decided to move that way as it brings GP more... 

We dreamt to see it coming, now it is here. I don't think the Patek movement is " much " nicer than this one, though. But yes, I see it as a contender of the Lange 1815 Chrono and even closer, aesthetically, the Patrmony from Vacheron. We'll come back to ... 

Excellent point Mark. This is encroaching on 1815 teritory, and will take quite a bit to swing a decision in favour of the GP.

Exactly what missed imho to Girard Perregaux, basic calibers are great, (still need a nice manual winding ) , the Grandes Complications are maybe the most amazing among all the great brands and so are the troubillons. Missed only medium complications ,and... 

Most of all, I totally agree with you that something like that was missing, in the GP collection of movements. Best, Nicolas

... with the faceted and polished indices and the faceted hands. These are quite a bit more complex to manufacture and add a lot of visual interest and depth to the dial. I also like the two-toned effect of the dial. Andrew

1. The mouvement looks stunning, the architecture is quite different from, say, the Lemania and of course the Datograph but I find it very interesting and the finish looks top notch. 2. I still find the mouvement a little lost in the 40mm case, it is in m... 

you know I would have much preferred it without a date... so a simpler one, or even better, with a Rattapante, would make my day! Best, my friend. Nicolas.

such as the vintage 1945. Which could be why it's only 25.6mm in diameter when they were designing the movement. Are they really bringing in a rattrapante version?? My initial thoughts on the movement, not bad but definitely not A. L&S or PP level. Bu... 

Without date, with a blue or black dial, I immediately buy it! Nothing is sure, the watch is just born. Let's see if GP will give it a passionate life! :) Best, Nicolas

38mm, no date , no chronograph wording. But that's just my opinion. :) cheers fernando

But I do agree with you on the date... ;) Best, Picky Nicky.

character. Much more interesting than its predecessor, in any case. The movement looks very interesting and has to be seen in the flash. Even more interesting should be the pusher feeling, which is one of the essentials for such a chronograph. Will it be ... 

Can't wait to see it! Best, Nicolas

As always, there are little things we would prefer to change, but overall, this is a nice creation by GP. Definitely like the cleaner tach scale and hour markers. I am not as convinced with the date and trim window, which detracts a bit from the overall. ... 

A slightly bigger movement, and a white metal case are welcome. A Rattrapante is HIGHLY welcome! ;) Best, Nicolas.

This one looks particularly interesting. Glad to see GP with this one! Thanks Nicolas. Best, CaliforniaJed

We are many to expect more from GP! Best, Nicolas

And movement. Some day they will do one in SS without the date and I will go to be the first in line for it. Cheers, Nilo

The dial is somewhat uninspiring to me. IMHO, flamed date window and luminescent hands ruin the dial. I would like to see the silver chaptering removed as well! I simply want to see this manual movement combined with previous design!

Which is not too difficult to imagine, since this is the same case... And yes, the old dial has a lot of charm, but I would like to see the new dial wuthout date... Thanks for your input, Albert. Best, Nicolas

It is the movement diameter. Obviously we see behind this diameter the will to use the movement in other contexts, smaller cases etc... But I find that in today standards and even for the future, 29/30mm would have been better. It is a question I will ask... 

Thanks, Fx. Best, Nicolas.

Great review, Nicholas, thank you ! Lovely piece, but, as discussed in another thread, vintage pieces for me very often have that little extra bit of balance and elegance, get it "just right". A Girard Perregaux, a bit below 38mm, manufacture manual wind ...  

Nico, I agree. Manual chronograph in white metal case, black dial / white markers and no date window for symmetry. That would be the next stage of improvements to the range......... :-) MTF