Pure Girard Perregaux DNA: Tourbillon Three Gold Bridges Ref 99193.

It is hardly disputable that Girard Perregaux is one of the Masters, in the high end Watch category.

For more than 20 years ( the first wristwatch Tourbillon with gold bridges came in 1991 ) now, the Tourbillon with Gold Bridges is an expression of GP skill, talent, and more than that, DNA.

Exquisite, the dial and the movement are intimately linked, to make one and only one, a Watch.

As for the three gold bridges, their extreme finish requires a lot of care and time. 7 days are needed to finish the 3 Gold Bridges, after multiple controls with a x 10 microscope and different operations.

An icon, in my opinion.

This ref 99193 is quite traditional, in this presentation, while some are more daring, such as the Laureato 3 spinel Bridges...

... Without forgetting the more modern Neotourbillon.

Traditional, but not outdated at all.

These double arrow shaped bridges are just a feast for the eye, with a huge sensuality.

The dimensions are still human, with a 41 mm case, 11, 00 mm high.

Enjoy these " upside down " pictures.

Upside:

Down....

Did you ever paid attention to the fact that you are in presence of an automatic movement, here? The microrotor, in platinum is superbly integrated on the dial, at 12 o clock. ( Cal 9600 C ).

Girard Perregaux proved that an automatic movement can be used in a prestigious Watch.

As for the back, I am less fan, I don't find it at the same level than the dial side, to be honest, but I can live with that, when I see such a beauty.

To me, it is clear, GP makes some of the most appealing Tourbillons of the modern production.

The only problem is to choose one. As there were so many tempting offers, since 1991!

Best,

Nicolas

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Great DNA! :)

By: blomman Mr Blue : December 1st, 2014-00:35

Thank you, Nicolas for this reminder of DNA! The Tourbillon with Three Bridges have a long and rich history both as a PW and WW. :) As you point out, still human size, 41 mm / 11 mm. Each time I try this one on my mind gets blown away! :) Best Blomman ...

Now we'll call you BlownMan. ;)

By: amanico : December 1st, 2014-01:44

More seriously, one of my grails is here. Best, Nicolas

Grail is the right word....

By: blomman Mr Blue : December 1st, 2014-03:21

One day, I hope to be able.... Best Blomman

This day, we'll celebrate it in our own way. :) [nt]

By: amanico : December 1st, 2014-03:28

I have a feeling

By: crown comfort : December 1st, 2014-00:51

you want to torture us back :) I love the Laureato 3 bridge a lot, the use if the blue sapphire gives it a very modern appeal and the case of the Evo3 is anyhow, one of my favourites. CC

No, but you are almsot right. I just wanted to SHARE the torture with you, guys. ;)

By: amanico : December 1st, 2014-01:50

Which one to choose, if we could do so, is a tough question. I love the spinel bridges a lot. And the one I posted a lot, too. Between these two there are many others which could make my day. That is the magic thing, with GP. Best, CC. Nicolas.

DNA :) truly great post and outstanding pictures my dear friend What I like and appreciate most is your opening sentence "It is hardly disputable that Girard Perregaux is one of the Masters, in the high end Watch category" Sincerely Damjan

GP is a world apart, and a delicious universe, when it comes to high end watches, yes.

By: amanico : December 1st, 2014-01:52

With a strong personality, identity. We know at first sight that we are facing a GP. Best, Damjan. Nicolas

Couldn't agree more...first thing that chime in ...

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 1st, 2014-02:46

when thinking GP is Opera ;) Yours D

Opera, Jackpot, Tourbillons Bridges, the list of dreams is long! [nt]

By: amanico : December 1st, 2014-03:04

Jacpot!

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 1st, 2014-08:07

That one left deepest scar :)

That is a well known fact. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : December 1st, 2014-08:42

The "classic"white gold version is THE one!

By: moc : December 2nd, 2014-01:58

Always a pleasure to admire it..... Painful isn t it? Mo

Pure pain, my friend! :) [nt]

By: blomman Mr Blue : December 2nd, 2014-03:08

Deliciously painful, YES! :) [nt]

By: amanico : December 2nd, 2014-03:42

Wonderful line-up !.. As per to the models with 3 bridges, 2 Qs, pls..

By: hs111 : December 2nd, 2014-06:21

.. I liked a lot the 3 spinel (?) bridges ( blue transparent !) of the Laureato 3; - What is here the material used for this translucency ? - Secondly, I guess it is on the 2 pics of the Neotourbillon: How come, that the hands can be seen on both views ( ...

The material used for the Laureato bridges is... Spinel. ;)

By: amanico : December 2nd, 2014-07:17

I posted two pictures of the Tourbillon 3 GB in White Gold, not the Neotourbillon. As you can see on the photos, I took one picture with the tourbillon at its place, and the second picture with the tourbillon above. I found it fun to do so. The third pict...

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