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GP ref 2598 LE - off-catalog beauty
I took some pics of my GP 2598 and my brother’s as well.
Mine is on the rubber strap and his is on the orginal croco strap. I swapped my leather strap to rubber today as it was quite rainy. What do you think of the rubber strap?
So this Neo-vintage 2598 is rather rare as only 30 pieces were ever made as a LE circa 2003.
They were made by the legendary Gino Macaluso. Central chronograph, bi-compax, cushion case in 38 mm.
Can be difficult to take pics of black-dialed watches without glare.
Hope you enjoy the pics.
Happy weekend ahead ☀️
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GP ref 2598 LE - off-catalog beauty
I took some pics of my GP 2598 and my brother’s as well. Mine is on the rubber strap and his is on the orginal croco strap. I swapped my leather strap to rubber today as it was quite rainy. What do you think of the rubber strap? So this Neo-vintage 2598 i...
Very nice, handsome pieces!
If your brother is as big a GP fan as you are, the museum should be ready in no time ! 😄
Ah, I see. I thought a nice mix for a change
Do you have an example of a rubber strap that is better? Or you just think rubber is not a good fit for this reference? 🤝
So the love of GP runs in the family? 😊
While I am generally not a fan of rubber the case shape works well with it IMHO 👌🏻👍🏻 Do you know who the LE was made for?
Thanks 🫶🏼
Yes but the irony is that my brother doesn’t wear them. He lives in Colorado and leaves his watches with me. He just likes to look at them. Go figure 😄 This LE was made for Asia. Very little information exists about it beyond that. I like this rubber stra...
A beautiful pair of Neo Vintage Girard Perregaux 2598 LE Chronographs.
I really like bi compax chronographs and these two from Girard Perregaux are stunning. I especially like the angles of the case that just makes it look more special and interesting it is a shame they only made 30 examples of this beauty and would do well ...
Thanks Marc 🫶🏼
I kinda like that only 30 made. I like ‘em like my steaks … rare. ☺️ I had high hopes for the recent diver cushion case reissue but alas, it didn’t rock my boat.
Beautiful watches, congrats!
IMHO, black rubber doesn't really work here, it somewhat cheapens the watch, I think. For a more casual look I would try light grey suede.
I hear you but it was raining (see my orginal post)
Suede doesn’t do well with water. Anyway, I think this rubber strap gives it a sporty look for a change. ☺️ Thanks, I find them beautiful as well. 🫶🏼
I’ve always liked these.
I never see them on the secondary market and now I know why. Didn’t realize only 30 were produced. Congrats on owning them to you and your brother.
Thank you 🫶🏼
I think they are with real collectors who just don’t want to part with them. It’s always nice when a rare one is also a beautiful one. The best combo. 🤝
I notice that it’s not only a limited edition but it has a unique nickname: Vintage 1960.
Quite interesting. You have another cushion shaped chronograph as well, right? I’m not a fan of cushion watches but (maybe because it’s GP) these look good.
Yes. I have a few of the cushion case
All were made under the auspices of Gino Macaluso. Circa 1999 to 2005. “Vintage 1960” was the initial name for the ref 2598. It was later changed to “Vintage 1970”. This is because it was determined that it was more apt as GP made some more cushion cases ...