Girard Perregaux

Was back in Singapore today and managed a quick visit to the Studio Ghibli exhibition at Marina Bay Sands. How lovely to see these creations by Hayao Miyazaki. 🇯🇵 These pictures may look like animae but they are actually 3-D installation art recreations f...  

Thanks for sharing those great pics with us!

This one is just superb !!

It's tricky because GP archives are not the best. And PETER CDE posts (who was probably the most prolific writer of GP watches from the neo-vintage period) often have broken links in WPS. So it's a lot of piecing together information. Separating fact and ... 

Models from Japan can be especially challenging to identify and then source. Language issues and perhaps not as many social media posts (that I use at least). And there are some “serious” collector with some “seriously” rare pieces on japan. The collector... 

With similar color dial ...  

and it is always a pleasure to see your Special Watch, thank you for sharing it with us.

The 3-bridges are a much come in at a much larger price point. So neo-vintage holds so much beauty and value ....

IMO it is better looking than the bracelet combo of your previous post : )

The Abarth looks better with a strap. Having the original bracelet is just a bonus and changes the look. I think with a satin brushed finish, the bracelet will work better. 🤝

If I remember correctly, there is also a silver dialed GP Fiat version around…

and not rare. The fiat is ref GP 49480, solid case back. 3 register. Lacquered hands. Different movement. Etc etc Many differences. Pics from internet The Fiat was made for Fiat workers as a long working reward. Several can be found quite easily for sale....  

For such a whimsical post. One of my kids loved Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbor Totoro when she was a youngster. What an imagination Miyazaki has! Magical. Thanks for posting.

My wife is almost 50 and she still loves Totoro ☺️ Thanks for your heartwarming comment. Best wishes from Singapore 🤝