Girard Perregaux

Dear enthusiasts, it is with great pleasure to present a very special limited edition combining the brand´s modernity and great past: The Vintage 1966 - Palladium Tribute To The Centenary Prize of the Observatorium Neuchatel (very first prototype of the n...  

History and background of the new model, in slides kindly provided by the brand: ...  

the white dial variant: the blue dial variant: the back engraving: ...  

enlarged views: ...  

curious as to why the seconds hand on one model is shorter than the other.

The real thing - a beauty for sure: Thanks for your interest! Greetings from Germany, Peter ...  

Hi Peter, Awesome post. I need to spend a while reading through but I wanted to give you a big thank you. Bill PS I will try to give some more intelligent feedback once my brain absorbs the many post you put up.

A really good lot of information. I have three of the Calibre 32A that features in the Chronometers, but unfortunately none with the word "Observatory" on the dial. What is the difference in production numbers please? Also, any idea on production numbers ...  

I particularly like the blue seconds hand--great touch! A great report Peter, you continue to out do yourself. Best, Tim

Hi Peter, Thank you for your coverage of this simple yet exceptionnal watch appearance. I'm typing these words with a 4946 carrying the same blued seconds hand and I must say that I really appreciate this new variant of the perfect 1966 family. Girard-Per...