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Girard Perregaux SF Foudroyante just arrived...

I've had my eye on this 9020 model for a long time and almost bought it in platinum many years but that piece was missing the box and papers so I passed at the time. From that point on I have always knew that I wanted one of these. This particular model, really in any metal, is quite possibly the nicest looking GP I've ever seen. If it's not the nicest looking, it's certainly in the conversation. The rose gold case with cream dial combo in this example is really attractive in person. The watch is on the thicker side but at 40mm's it wears really well on the wrist. I had thought the fit would be similar to an IWC doppelchronograph before I put it on but this GP sits on the wrist much better, and it's actually very comfortable. Two things I'm greatful for was GP leaving both the date window and Ferrari horse off of the dial. They really hit a homerun with this 1999 release! Tony

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They are great

By: Watchclog : October 14th, 2023-17:07

Congratulations! I think they are so good and offer crazy relative value !

I agree!

By: TonyR : October 14th, 2023-19:49

It is a magnificent piece, the Rattrapante SF. Huge congrats, mon ami. I am on the hunt, too, and waiting for a good opportunity at the right moment.

By: amanico : October 14th, 2023-17:17

Thanks Nicolas!

By: TonyR : October 14th, 2023-19:50

I think you will really enjoy owning one of these. Good luck on your hunt!

Merci!

By: amanico : October 14th, 2023-19:58

Congratulations, the foudroyante is definitely worth hunting for.

By: hora12reborn : October 14th, 2023-18:06

Congrats thats one beautiful GP 😘👌🏻

By: Watchonthewrist : October 14th, 2023-19:31

Looks great on your wrist

Thanks guys!

By: TonyR : October 14th, 2023-19:51

Super nice.

By: Champthekid : October 14th, 2023-19:37

Saw one just like it on the EWC site and almost pulled the trigger myself. I snoozed I lose 😄

And that is the exact one I bought...

By: TonyR : October 14th, 2023-19:51

I must have beaten you to it!

lol. I figured as much.

By: Champthekid : October 14th, 2023-20:08

Big congratulations! I love it.

Thanks, I'm glad you were slow to the punch!

By: TonyR : October 14th, 2023-20:26

Here it is in G-P steel, split-seconds action shot

By: Rock1 : October 14th, 2023-21:19

...

That one must have been made after the Ferrari partnership ended.

By: TonyR : October 14th, 2023-21:48

Aaah, the bigger one. In steel, 42 mm, right?

By: amanico : October 14th, 2023-21:59

Specs say it’s 40mm but wide bezel makes it look larger

By: Rock1 : October 14th, 2023-22:53

Here it is next to my Datograph...

By: TonyR : October 15th, 2023-00:12

Which is 39mm's. This GP does look quite a bit larger than 40mm's due to the lugs. I will say that the GP is substantial more comfortable on the wrist than the Datograph. ...

Being more comfortable than the Dato is not difficult. :)

By: amanico : October 15th, 2023-06:34

That is very true!

By: TonyR : October 15th, 2023-11:43

:)))

By: amanico : October 15th, 2023-14:08

Ref 90240?

By: amanico : October 15th, 2023-06:33

Nice. That’s the GP 9014

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 15th, 2023-05:13

This is ref 9014....

By: TonyR : October 15th, 2023-11:52

Which is another killer piece! ...

Oh yes!!!!

By: amanico : October 15th, 2023-12:08

🤩Congratulations on your treasure find ☀️

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 15th, 2023-01:10

The 9020 is lovely and a watch with special complications. From the archives … Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari on the podium is presented with his trophy by Gino Macaluso (ITA) President of the CSAI. Formula One World Championship, Rd 13, Italian Grand Prix,...

Other then the partnership....

By: TonyR : October 15th, 2023-01:53

I knew nothing about the friendship between the Ferrari and GP owners. Thanks for sharing this!

Very close

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 15th, 2023-03:15

Oh yes. All from Turino 🐎 I’m glad to see this renewed appreciation for NEO-vintage gems from GP. More and more are discovering and snapping them up. I have the old price lists and such and these used to retail at major $$$. I need to check but in the reg...

The last known retail on this piece was $34,500...

By: TonyR : October 15th, 2023-11:55

Which was very expensive back in 1999.

Thanks Tony. My memory is proving quite accurate these days 😃

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 16th, 2023-09:06

I hope that more folks wake up to the GEMS from GP from 1990s. And they are soooo inexpensive now preowned compared to what they retailed for.

I notice a lot of pieces, from many brands, within that late 90's through 2010 timeframe....

By: TonyR : October 16th, 2023-18:59

Are priced on average, lower than they should be in the secondary market. That was my favorite time period to collect so I have no problems with the second hand pricing of this period. I'll try and scoop up as much as I can!

Me too ☀️ I’m scooping

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 17th, 2023-05:54

AP, Minerva, GP … neo vintage 1990s … to 2005. LUC 1860 too. Some Roth. Vacheron. It was the golden age for Swiss watchmaking. And much lower production numbers too. Maybe by design … I can’t say for sure, but perhaps some Swiss watch brands rather folks ...

Totally agree. A superb playground for the true watch lover.

By: amanico : October 16th, 2023-19:46

The tribute to Enzo Ferrari

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 16th, 2023-09:46

And Is both about his leadership at Ferrari era AND his leadership as factory team manager at Alfa Romeo Grand Prix racing.

Nice story, Marc.

By: amanico : October 15th, 2023-06:38

Thanks Nico

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 15th, 2023-09:03

These are the parts of GPs recent history that many of the newer collectors may not know. The brand will seem “hollow” if we don’t know about the people that helped build the Maison back on track to its rightful place. It’s an ongoing journey of course, b...

I am in total agreement. The Macalusos did a lot for the brand.

By: amanico : October 15th, 2023-09:07

So true.

By: TonyR : October 15th, 2023-11:56

This is an awesome watch!

By: jlux : October 15th, 2023-09:39

One of the most beautiful GP's that I have ever seen.

And a extremely technical model too

By: this_hobby_of_hours : October 15th, 2023-11:35

Beauty with brains. A rare combination.

Thanks Gerard!

By: TonyR : October 15th, 2023-11:58

This watch looks nice in pictures, but it's even nicer in person. I couldn't believe how beautiful this piece looked coming out of the box on to my wrist!

Congratulations on acquiring this beautiful 9020 !

By: schen : October 16th, 2023-01:31

The best foudroyante split second wristwatch ever made by GP or any brand IMHO, and the best looking Ferrari watch in my eyes. Indeed this watch in either rose gold, yellow gold or white gold feels quite hefty, but very comfortable to wear on the wrist. T...

Thanks! The dial is perfectly designed to my eye as well...

By: TonyR : October 16th, 2023-01:51

Yours is a beauty too. This piece, without a doubt is the best Ferrari watch and maybe the best GP ever made. You wouldn't even know it was Ferrari branded unless you saw the caseback. I love this one in pretty much in any metal and dial combination.

Aaah, yes, this one!

By: amanico : October 16th, 2023-04:25