That's a real nice Chrono.. Ticks many boxes for me .. The 3-subdials in this case..

.. quite balanced, the red accents a tad of color,
supported by the Dauphine hands & applied indices .

Although I'm also a bit hesitant whether I like the 4:30 date, and the 3-compax type,
I find both tolerable & not distracting.

Charming minute rail also, with that arc @6, I find.

One Q be allowed :
- What time period is it ( 1945 ?? - or just serial nr ?)

Actually Im also attracted by the case-shape & type,
a bit less by the look-through back !..

Indeed another nice one to me !!
Thx for sharing !
Best, hs

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GP: Vintage 1945 XXL Chronograph, ref 25840

By: blomman Mr Blue : August 5th, 2014-00:04

Friends, At my local Girard-Perregaux AD I had the chance to see the Vintage 1945 XXL Chronograph with silver dial. This is the three sub-dials version. Often when you see a three sub-dial chrono the dial feels crowded. Especially if fitted in a rectangul...

Mixed feelings, here.

By: amanico : August 5th, 2014-00:22

First, the Vintage 45 is certainly one of the very nice looking rectangular Chronograph I know. Its cambered case is absolutely breathtaking. The XXL doesn't make exception to that, in my opinion. I much prefer 2 subdials configuration, but here, the 3 su...

About the date -

By: blomman Mr Blue : August 5th, 2014-03:48

I am not fully agree with you here. The red hint and the addition of date function adds up to something positive here for me. And the location works fine together with the sub-dials, IMO. Would I rather go for your version than this one - Yes I would but ...

Thinking of it....

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 5th, 2014-08:26

it was very bad bad idea to make you GP mod ;) :) You are killing me softly :) What can I say in my defense? Vintage 1945 XXL is best big rectangular case out there for me Period Thank you very much for your yet another great review and the best part now ...

Not if but when! :)

By: blomman Mr Blue : August 5th, 2014-10:28

Not if, my friend - When you come to Sweden I will guide you! :) As for the Vintage 1945 XXL, yes this version is another great watch! :) If GP was the right place for me as a MOD....? I am still not sure, due to my health, I am not sure! ;) A brand with ...

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