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Paramount, in every sense of the word! An article to
read and read again, thank you so much Nicolas. I just had foot surgery this morning and to come home and open this article, I forgot all about my foot. The WW TC is the ultimate stealth piece for me, that simply elegant face, black and white--then turn the watch over for a look at the movement and "voila" there is a humming tourbillon under three gold bridges, it makes you weak in the knees. The pictures and graphics are so sharp and clear with the spacing in the text to give you time to catch your breath and ponder the beauty and artistry put before you. I am afraid that you have even out done yourself this time Nicolas. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Best to all,
Tim
Girard Perregaux SIHH 2011: A story of Tourbillons under 3 golden bridges.
Introduction: Time has no effect on true love, never. In the early 90ies, vwhen I was at the beginning of my horological aventures, I was sporting a Rolex GMT ( my very first " serious " watch ), and dreaming about some unaffordable watches. Among them, t...
You've done it again Nicolas
Fantastic article, I am speechless, somptuously presented, beautiful pictures pure poetry in time. Bravo. Cheers Francois
Merci beaucoup, Francois.
You can't imagine the pleasure I had when working on this topic. A bit like a child in a ( high end ) candy store. Best, Nicolas.
I don t know how this might ve happened my friend...
I ve been into reading the story,concept and development of the "magic"GP bridges lately and reached my personal answer to the same question me and you bounced so many time....What Tourbillon would you go for?I think the answer is right before our eyes......
Easy, Mo... We have very similar tastes.
Then reading in your mind is an easy formality. Best. Nicolas.
Whew! I'm exhausted.
Not because of the many wonders you presented or the beautifully written text to accompany the gorgeous pics. but because I had to click on each frog to view the photos. (What's with this Imageshack; is it just me?) However, you fully delivered my friend ...
To get it before you will be my highest deisre, Fernando ...
Although I wish you to be the first, as it will be a bit complicated for me, right now. When it comes to this level of beauty and perfection, I doubt nobody will complain about an automatic movement. Thanks for your nice comments, my friend. All the best....
You provided the answers 5 hours before i asked the question...
..of preference on round case or Vintage 1945 case.. Very interesting. The revelations made me ponder if 1) there was any GP 3 Golden Bridge watch made without any Tourbillons 2) if the accuracy and winning 17 years holding records after submission to Neu...
I know you... :)
More seriously here are some answers: 1/ NO. 2/ It seems so. 3/ Maybe, too. 4/ Don't forget that the 2 last winners of the chronometry contest, in 2009, were the JLC Master Tourbillon and the Gyro I.... The watch has its own virtues, the Team who works on...
Paramount, in every sense of the word! An article to
read and read again, thank you so much Nicolas. I just had foot surgery this morning and to come home and open this article, I forgot all about my foot. The WW TC is the ultimate stealth piece for me, that simply elegant face, black and white--then turn t...
Well, Tim, all the glory comes to GP ...
It is ALWAYS easier to write something about GREAT and SUPERB watches, it doesn't require any talent. Therefore, I had a lot of email exchanges with Xavier from GP each time I felt the need to have further explanations or informations, especially non the ...
Perfectly written
Excellent article, thank you so much for such a informative post. It was very entertaining and the pics were beautiful. I have only been on this site for about two weeks trying to participate as much as I can and I Have learned so much! It's articles like...
So many dream watches
Hi Nicolas, You posted a great tribute to this ever young series of great dream watches. I can't seriously tell which one is my favourite as I'm constantly thinking of three or four same pieces comparably appealing. The best of Girard-Perregaux for sure. ...
I have the same problem, Jerome.
Well, first problem is to fund one Tourbillon with 3 GB. Then, which one? A WW TC, or '" just " focusing on the Tourbillon with 3 ( or one, why not, after all? ) GB? And what to say about the Opera One? Well, I'm not ready, yet, and still have to do my ho...
Que decir? :)
Impressive job, Nico. You made a PERFECT review of one of the most beautiful movements that can be seen in the watch industry, to me. I really enjoyed your words and pics. Eres el puto amo. Gracias. Vte
Pesadillas, a lo mejor? :)
You could thank me, my friend. Now, if you have some sleepless nights, you will have some " material " to spend them in the nicest possible way! Best, Nicolas.
beautiful indeed
in every form, the 3 bridges design is timeless thx for the great post! cheers, Ed~
Beautiful watches
All the examples shown are fantastic, but if I had to pick, the vintage 45 white gold model is my favorite. I would love to see a white gold case with red gold bridges as seen on some previous models you showed us. The enamel work is beautiful on the wwTC...
Delicious ( virtual ) dilemmas, indeed.
Who knows, maybe one day, we'll be lucky enough to get one of these Beauties, the Epitome of the " Belle Horlogerie "? Best, Nicolas.
Fantastic Review of the Evergreen 3GB
Hey Nicholas, great work!! Just the hint of a story about the Tourbillon With Three Gold Bridges on the home page was enough to draw me from the VC forum for a visit ;-) Like you, I was first seduced to another world of high horology by this magnificent w...
Hello, Tick Talk...
Funny what you said... When I saw some of these GP marvels, at the SIHH, I couldn't help thinking about another true marvel: The VC Minute Repeater skeleton. To me, a GP 3 Gold Bridges ( no matter which one ) and this VC both belong to my absolute top 5 w...
I am reading over and over....
thank you once more Nico for thesuperb mega dream post. As I said I am learning anything I can these days on the Golden Bridges story and development.This is the beauty of this wonderful world of Haute Horologerie. What can I say apart from the fact that ...
I lost any notion of Time, at the GP booth, my friend.
I asked for an improvised meeting ( in fact, I'm the champion of improvised meetings... ), it had to last 20 minutes, which became more than one hour. It means all. Of course, I was puzzled by the amazing diversity of the 3 GBs, but to be able to see, IN ...
Here you are ...
An anti tripping safety pin. Here is the explanation from my contact at the Manufacture: " In order to guarantee optimum rate accuracy, the detent escapement has a highly uncommon and extremely hard to make safety system: an anti-tripping safety pin place...
One of the biggest small secrets in horology
amanico, Thanks to you and your secret mole at G-P, one of the biggest small secrets in horology has been 'out-ed' ! The detent-pin shows the thought behind the watchmaking at G-P. Regards, MTF
Great job, Nicolas.
It is the most comprehensive and highest quality I've read about these GP . It is a delight to read again and again. Regards , Juan
*clapping*
Superb view on the three golden bridges tourbillon family, Nicolas! Truly a great read about a signature offering from one of my favorite brands. What is highlighted by your post, and what I find very attractive about Girard-Perregaux in general, is the d...
Daos, even if I know the Tourbillons with 3 GBs for a long time,
I'm still puzzled in front of such a diversity of styles and expressions. Each of them represents a dream watch, but if I had to pick one, I would hesitate between 3 of them: The Laureato, for its modern expression, almost a concept watch, to my eyes. The...
Sorry for the delay.
Ask to your GP AD, he will tell you... But I fear it is a bit too late. Best, Nicolas
Bravo, Nicholas
Superb write up. Many thanks for your effort. Hope you will get one of these beauty soon whether it is in round case, rectangular case or both.
I'm glad your obession
goes beyond JLC Nicolas and includes such treasures as the GP golden bridges. It's such an under-rated asethetic and technical wonder. It is one of those occasions where it's hard to choose between a discreet face (a ala the chronograph) or the 3-bridge d...
We are all late, here.
Sorry, but I just checked some informations for a post to come, and I noticed your answer. I was never a mono brand guy, Damien... I am just obsessed bu fine watches, and don't want to be cured. It is impossible for me to say which one, if I could afford ...
Are we getting a 1966 repeater review soon?!
Looking forward to that! I completely know what you mean about the plural. it's a tough disease to shake, I suspect the only 'cure' is horofatigue, brought on by manufacture malaise and acute pricing pain. Lord knows I've tried immunotherapy with small do...
Most beautiful movement ever seen
I just "found" your amazing article, Nicolas. A big thanks for bringing all the history and background of the Tourbillon sous 3 ponts. Looking at the photo of the pocket watch movement, i have been thinking again and again: this must be the most beautful ...
Thanks for reading, and for your comments, Stefan.
Yes, we share the same problem: It is difficult to pick one and only one from all these marvels, even if I start to have an idea, here. GP is one of my favourite brands. No wonder why, when you see these " slices of Dream ". Best, Nicolas
Dear Amanico, I've just found your fantastic article on GP Tourbillons under 3 golden bridges written 13 years ago!
What a fantastic read, thanks for this! Super interesting and informative as always but, unfortunately, pictures don't show anymore, is there a chance to somehow add them back? The article is timeless, would be great to heave it available again in origina...
Thanks so much for bringing the article back to life!
The topic, the write up, the pictures - everything is top notch!
Fascinating again.. after many years
I re read the comments I made all those years ago and I still feel the same. What a fantastic read.. I think you should implement the last few iterations of the classic 3GB until the last version with squelette barrel cover and different guillochage, the ...