Girard Perregaux

The Neo-Tourbillon with three bridges, r eference: 99270-52-000-BA6A Girard-Perregaux calls this “a radical reissue”. Me, I would rather say – A classic goes high-tech! GP has taken the by now classic Three Bridges model and reworked it from the ground. G...  

I love the way GP revisited the 3 Bridges. Modern and classic, at the same time. The plate of the dial, too, with its unusual shape, with these 2 angular parts at 3 and 9 o' clock; complete the masterpiece. It has fully convinced me. Luckily, it is not in... 

I have serious doubts now…..what if it will be delivered in white metal? 2014 not a good year at all for my sanity… Mo

These curves are so sensual, modern and retro! Love it! You? Best, Nicolas

45mm?1 or 2 mm above my limit …but…. maybe it wears 1 or 2mm smaller? I don t know what to say..I am in trouble everyday these days…my wish list is enormous… Mo

lets see…..this is rather special… Mo

I am pretty sure he will become your next best friend. He's so passionate about watches! Best, Nicolas

Why?

The first time I met him at the SIHH, some 4 years ago, my improvised meeting had to last 30 minutes, we spent two hours together... ;) Since we became friends. ;) Best, Nicolas

I thought you meant…….F xavier… Mo

Send him my best when you meet him, great guy! You will have a lot to talk about. :) Oh, and please don't forget to take a lot of photos and share here with us! Best Blomman

Watch me!… Mo

I did not think GP would go this way with the Three Brigdes! Masterly done! :) Normally I agree on white colour metal, but here I wonder if whithe colour would have made the feeling of the watch too cold and technical..? Guess, if GP decides to follow up ... 

thankfully it sounds like its a tad too big for me…. other than that…I am speechless..really…that touch of "tech"that makes the 3gb a dream….. Oh dear I am really speechless…. great job Mr moderator. mo

You will be in trouble! ;) This one hits a lot of "right spots" for me... Love the shape of the hands - they don't come out well in the photos, but in real.... :) Best, my "suffering" friend Blomman

I am a bit hesitant on those 45mm…….Nico and you say it wears smaller…but really?…whats the feeling like? White metal soon?I agree that RG and ruthenium grey is stunning one of my favourite combos…. what if it will come whet gold and darker plates,or shin... 

Of that we can only speculate... Tantalum - that would look really cool ! Only problem is that a watch of this size would become very heavy... Have a great time, my friend! :) Best Blomman

I mean the feeling on the wrist, with a tantalum case... Best, Nicolas

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Hope to get a live wrist shot here soon! :) Best Blomman

It is always a huge task to make changes to an original. Most of the times, it fails becuase it is too extreme, or the difference is not enough. In this case though, they succeeded big time. I still love the original one, I still love thre one with crysta... 

Yes, I think GP made a Homerun whit this one! :) As I mentioned - re-worked from the ground, but still keeping the heritage. Great work GP Team! :) As for the price... I didn't even dare to ask...! ;) Much more to come, so please keep posted. Best Blomman... 

I'm very excited seeing this piece. I'll hand it to GP for evolving and riding the current trend - new materials, big size. The watch in itself is stunning and whilst not revolutionary provides enough visual impact to the wearer, if that is what one is lo... 

Material choice - "Traditional" or "The Newest".... In the long run I agree with you fully, personally I am a very traditional kind of guy. Especially when it comes to the case matrial - I have had a hard time warming up for these Carbon-, PVD coated-, Ce... 

.. I am pretty flabberghasted about the strong presence, with more than enough elegance ! - actually I like pretty much all of this Neo-Tourbi - something pretty unique, but also smart, to stick with the principle of the 3 bridges in Tantalum for front pl... 

How many pieces they will make out of this one... As for size 45 mm / 14.45 mm. I agree with you dear, HS - this one is a true beauty! :) Best Blomman

.. but still, seeing, touching and trying on might be veeery tempting, I am very sure... Again, thank you for a great article & superb pics ! :) Best, hs

Since I am not at Basel, my contact at the Manufacture was good enough to send me a live shot from Basel. As you can see - even if the Neo Tourbillon is 45 mm in diameter, it wear not that big! :) Best Blomman ...  

The lugs don't overcome. Good. Time to get one? :) Best, Nicolas

Well, there are a few more to present before I make up my mind... ;) Best Blomman

Still working on the review... :) Best Blomman

As you will have to explain the major interest of the CE solution opted for, compared to the Lange Solution, with the fusée and chain or Breguet Force Constante. But the Watch is Worth some efforts! I totally underestimated this one, I must confess, but t... 

But what would the fun be if it was...! ;) Best, my freind Blomman

Horological knowledge... Best, Nicolas

To understand this kind of watch you have to go beond the look and feel of the watch... And really understand what makes it "tick"! :) Best Blomman

Thanks blomman for sharing the live wristshot. I find this version of the 3 bridge interesting and to me it's a modern interpretation. Not so sure of how the black pvd looks in person because it might have too much contrast but will have to see it live be... 

I too had some doubts about the black PVD... But once you see this one in real, I think you will be conviced! :) Best Blomman

this is a COOL piece! it is the 3 bridge from another parallel universe~ cheers, ed~

LOL, that is actually very well put! Not the typr of bridges you would expect in this universe... :) Thank you for your input, Ed. Best Blomman