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Never saw such a combination, I mean with seconds and minutes Chronograph, in the steel black version... [nt]
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Underappreciated Girard-Perregaux’s from the 1990s – Part V: Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Chronograph Ref 2599
Friends, It is time to conclude the little series of underappreciated Girard-Perregaux watches from the 1990s. In Part V we will go to the end of the decade, century and millennium all the way to 1999/2000. We have seen in this series quite a number of “V...
CC, this watch deserved such an in depth review, indeed. Aesthetically and mechanically.
In the early 2000's I bought my first GP watch, and it was a Vintage 1945 Chronograph in white gold, black dial, the only version you didn't post, as far as I remember. Ref 25990: I stuoidly sold it, and a few years after, I went for the steel version: In...
Thanks Nico
I'm glad you got another 2599 back into the collection. Thanks for the additional material. CC
Absolutely awesome post and series, CC! :)
Thank you for the time and effort to make these posts! You are a true GP ambassador! Best Blomman
girard perregaux vintage 1945 2599 reference limited edition
I have been able to get a 2599 black dial with limited edition engraved, but the hands are different than the ones displayed here. Is there any version of this watch with full characteristic gold girard perregaux minute and hours hands? and seconds and Ch...
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the Seconds´ Chronograph hand is the big one - in the picture currently relies at 12 o'clock - and is white, that is ok. The ones that are strange are the seconds, the minutes chronograph hands, and the hours and minutes ..... strange ? maybe they changed...
Now, I spoke about the small seconds ( non chrono ) and the minutes ( chrono ) in their respective sub dials. Yes, maybe they changed the hands.Do you have the...
Documents or infos about a possible service? Best, Nicolas
What a great yet comprehensive post !.. Enjoyed every line of it + your superb pics !!
I have indeed bookmarked this one for later reference ! My personal fav were the - White Gold with Silver Guilloche Dial - The Salmon dialed one.. And also I consider myself lucky that thx to a kind friend (you know who you are..)Yours Truly was at least ...
Thanks so much, HS!
and very glad you enjoy your Vintage 45 even it's a non-Chronograph
You know what's best part ...
I missed this post when originally posted and had such pleasurable Sunday afternoon read just now. Great amazing post dear CC and another reminder how much you love G-P and how much I need this white 2599 ..... also Jackpot Tourbillion Cheers D
It's been almost 2.5 years and this is still relevant!
Hi CC, I wish you and your family are safe and healthy! It was my pleasure to come across this incredibly informative post. I have two questions regarding GP movements which I hope you could point me towards the Right direction: Movement 3080 - I read els...
