Girard Perregaux

Friends, It is my great pleasure to present to you the third part of this “Vintage GP journey, Summer Edition”. For those of you who don’t know the reference GP 8846 N, the number refers to the first generation of Girard-Perregaux Olimpico chronograph. Ac...  

Firstly, congratulations on yet another GP into your collection. You move very very fast indeed. With this chronograph, you have not only a great piece of GP history but also a watch that is aesthetically beautiful and ....in stunning condition. I love th... 

LOL! Yes, maybe this time... But no speed Gonzales! ;) This one I have hold back for several month now.... Yes, a piece of the GP history! Hopefully I will be able to uncover some more on this topic soon. Thank you, my friend Best Blomman

another stunning GP from the late 60ties/early 70ties. Especially love the beautiful condition of the watch. You almost got me there, I'm already looking at some GPs from the era...ah nooooo, I have been blommanised. CC

This is music to my ears! :) Looking forward to see you entering the vintage stage, CC! So many marvels to discover! Thank you for this compliment! :) Best Blomman

..has been no surprise to me, any more ( what about the DSA-Chrono , hmm?); Such nice balance of a classical, Vintage appearance ! Slowly but steadily, your "reservation" vs Chronos, becomes a piece of history, meanwhile and days to come, I trustfully ass... 

Honestly, I have a couple of more chronos hidden right now (yes, I will post soon)... Guess that my no chrono days are over for good! ;) Thank you, my friend! Of course I will bring this one next time we meet! :) Best Blomman

You are unstoppable now with the GP craze and we are the better for it. Your background history of each specimen is delightful to read and so very informative! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next episode. :) cheers fernando

Throw me a bone and I will chase it to the end of the World! ;) Na, more serious, who can resist a great looking watch like this?! Especially when it comes with a story to tell! :) Thank you for your kind words, my friend. For me, to find the watch is onl... 

Top Class and housing a very nice movement. And tis one seems to be in super condition, too. Bravo, my friend, and thanks for this very interesting post. Nicolas

Thank you, my friend! I guess that this didn't come as a big surprise... :) Best Blomman

and very nice post! thanks my friend Matt

Very happy to have found! :) Thank you, my friend - good to see you here in the GP forum! I think there might be a Deep Diver matching your criteria's...? :) Best Blomman

and very nice post! thanks my friend Matt

Very beautiful!! Congratulations!! :) Best Alberto

So many marvels hidden when it comes to GP! :) Such a great joy to explore them! Best Blomman

Of course I like also most of their current offerings, but when you look at vintage pieces, then you realize that there are so many amazing gems in GP's history! Makes me wish I could chase them all!! :) Best, Alberto

Like me! ;) Best Blomman

I can only dream of becoming a collector like you..! But I'll try my best! ;) Best Alberto

Believe me when I say that life is easier if you don't.... To be like me and many other collectors is a constant pain!! ;) Best Blomman

Do you first find catalogs and then match watches with them or vice versa ;) Sadly I'm out of grappa---- I knew I should have save it for after the post :) Great catch my dear friend of a watch that I call the one of classic chronos The dial outlay ----th... 

Some watches I get aware of by posts from other members, friends telling me, information found in books or on the Internet. But some watches I get aware of by finding a document... Once I have the document, I have my shopping list! ;) Damjan, you asked me... 

I was into GP long ago you become mod but now I'm obsessed :) Thank you for all the great work you are doing for us GP freaks You are moving speed of light my friend I'm just a snail Damjan P.S. Yes I expect nothing less that grappa ;)

I will try to keep up the pace so that this place will become a lively and vibrent mecca for all GP freaks! ;) Best Blomman

A most interesting piece and a history to match. Thanks for the insights blomman! -MW

It is a much greater pleasure to know the history of the watch you wear than not...! :) Best Blomman

.....I think I find the Olympico the most appealing.... and in this condition....compulsory.

I am not surprised! :) Maybe time to play some more in the GP field...? Best, my friend Blomman

The Olympic "story" began for GP in 1936 with the "Mimolympic" watch which was sold both under the GP brand and Mimo (). This is the only (and last) time GP used something you could call an in-house movement in the Olympic chronographs. To be exact, the M... 

But is the last version with the turning bezel still housing the EP movement, or a Valjoux ( 72? ) ?? Best, Nicolas

There is an EP 40 (with hour counter) movement in it. Definitively a watch to own. Sorry, I have no access to my pictures at the moment. Regarding old/vintage GP chronographs, before GP released the Excelsior Park re-branded chronographs it was selling re... 

I now know where to better hunt! Nicolas

Goldenlutin, The Olympico got the name due to the Mexican Olympic Games 1968. The name is specificly in Spanish hence the "o" in the end. The Mexican Olympic Games was the first ever in a Spanish speaking country and also the first game ever in Latin-Amer... 

I do own these watches myself. It is just a fact that these chronographs were bought and not produced by GP. It is only in a modern view of things and due to the modern hype for manufactures that it might sound negative. I could make you a long list of ot... 

Please share them here with us! :) Well, if modern way of thinking, not many (if any?!) watches would be considered as true watches...! Best Blomman

but I have no access to my pictures right know. As I said, my favorite on it the latter execution with turning bezel. I do own a NOS one. Best, Goldenlutin

... a watch I love so much. Your timepice is in a superb condition which makes so enjoyable to wear on the wrist. You throw a lot of light about a model I also own and knew so little about. Regrettably, the inner of the back case of mine doesn´t mention t...  

Come and take a bite, my friend! ;) Best Blomman

Has the same reference as mine: 8846 N. That you don't find any numbers in the inside of the case back is not strange. GP used to put the reference in the inside of the case back up intil end 50' / beginning 60's (not sure about the exact date). After tha...  

... I will check tonight to see if I can find the reference number between the lugs. Definitively it has no numbers on the case back, which is the same shape of yours. But as you well say they seem to be the same reference. I am more than happy to share i... 

Have a great weekend, dear Abel! :) Best Blomman

... Between lugs at 6. I didn' t notice that before! Thank you for all this valuable info my friend! Have a nice week end! Very cordially, Abel

Great to have the confirmation, dear Abel! :) BWT, check out this weeks Masthead.... ;) Best, my friend Blomman

Welcome here, Daniel! Please use our collectors market for any listings of watches. Best Blomman ...  

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Now, I have to hunt the Watch.... Best, Nicolas

Yes, that one is really cool! On my hunt list for long time now.... Thank you for sharing, GL! :) Please feel free to post some more photos. Best Blomman

Thank you, CJ! If you liked this one, maybe you would enjoy these as well: www.watchprosite.com www.watchprosite.com www.watchprosite.com Best, my friend Blomman

When ever you have the time, you should brows our archive here - a lot of fun and interesting read! Best Blomman

Lovely chrono there, Blomman - & thanks for sharing its pictures, history & details. Such a well balanced & classy dial! All the best, Giles

Yes, a classic among the Olimpico's! Best Blomman