PeterCDE
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That?s an almost complete list!
Hi Roger,
some points:
The Carr? Cambree chronographs (24990 and 24980) used to be available in a specific region only, thus i?m not sure they are "regular" models in any country (although being listed in the 2005 catalogues). This may need to check back with your GP dealer.
These models/references are discontinued or will be:
- 80200 and 80210 (the former "Pour Ferrari" line)
- 49560 "Sports 2000", including the "F1" chronographs
- 49350 Traveller II
Of the remaining limited edition (reference 80280, the "330/P4") a small number of pieces is in the distribution, but it?s almost sold out as well.
There are some older Vintage45 pieces, including the limited edition in steel of the 25990 chronograph and several regular models with smaller cases.
You may check the "Virtual GP Catalogue" in our reference pages, which is basically the catalogue as of 2003.
All models with Big Date/Moonphase (Vintage45, Richeville and classic round 40mm cases) were made in very small limited editions with blue dials and steel cases. 200 of them came in a set including the Vintage45 and round pieces, so that may be something to look for. There may be one at a GP retailer, so checking back with your GP dealer may help.
Other limited editions were based on the WW.TC; the total of WW.TC pieces in steel is less than 500 in 3 different editions, of which all are sold out at GP Switzerland (but your GP dealer may find you one).
Ongoing production models are
- 80180 Laureato Evo3
- Sea Hawk II (49900 and 49920, in 42 and 40mm)
- R&D-1
- Richeville 27650 (which is made in rather small quantities).
BUT:
Not all dials and hands are available for steel models; "less expensive" in this regard sometimes goes with "less elaborate" (because dials and hands are very costly). The same is true for sapphire crystals in the back. Fitting both to a steel model is not an option, so i?d consider the watch that speaks to you most, even if buying a pre-owned piece, rather than looking for the price in first degree.
For many models particularly of the Vintage45 line it makes quite a difference, especially if you look at a WG model and a steel counterpart side by side.
Finally, there are some more or less undocumented editions made in very small quantities on special order; these are naturally hard to find and thus i?m not sure it will help listing these as well (this includes the Three Gold Bridges tourbillons, which were made in steel and titanium in very low numbers).
Greetings,
Peter