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Yes, I guess...
GP didn't really take cultre differances into calculation when they choose the crown position.
I agree that crown at 2 would make a "happier" profile.
But, to be fair - I think GP made the right choice here to go for function first.
Crown at 4 is much easier to operate if you wear the watch on your left wrist, which most people do.
If you wear it on your right, I guess crown at 2 or 4 doesn't really matter - difficult to operate either way...
Dean, I think your point is valid: a Manufacturer have to consider different cultures and traditions to be successful globally!
Sad/happy profile, lucky/unlucky nombers...
Thank you for your input.
Best
Blomman
Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk Ceramic Ref: 49960
The Sea Hawk has been in the GP catalogue for a long time. From being a small classic watch to the modern Sea Hawk model that has a very strong character. It is big (44mm) and deep (17,80mm) with a very modern look. Hard to really understand and appreciat...
I have to make a confession, here, about the Sea Hawk.
As a mix of the Evo, the RD 01 and the Laureato, I didn't like the Sea Haw, on pictures. I found it too big, too thick, and was not convinced at all. Seeing it in the real made me change my feelings. Not my favourite Watch from GP, but much cooler in the ...
Thank you for the white dial pics, Nicolas!
I think we agree on this one... This steel/white dial Ref 49960 is a great alternative for the "all black". Personally I prefer this case before the ceramic, might be due to I am a very traditional guy...! ;) I also think the organge minute hand adds an e...
The " in the real " experience drove to a different perception of the watch ,indeed.
And on the wrist, a pleasant surprise. Cool. I thikn we'll have big fun discussing GP watches! Best! Nico
Indeed we will, Nicolas! :)
This is just the beginning... Soon all the Basel novelties will come! :) Best Blomman
Aesthetics
Crown at 4 means that the whole case is drooping down. Not a very positive watch at all. Asian culture would prefer pointing up to heaven. I understand that crown at 4 might be comfortable, but the same goes for crown at 2. Dean
Yes, I guess...
GP didn't really take cultre differances into calculation when they choose the crown position. I agree that crown at 2 would make a "happier" profile. But, to be fair - I think GP made the right choice here to go for function first. Crown at 4 is much eas...
Sportivo piece for sure
but I must be honest and tell you that I look at it as weakest link in GP collection Thank you for pictures that brought well all facets of this watch Best D
I am still pondering over the current GP sports watches...
From a design perspective - I agree, the design is not for everybody. After seeing this one in the "ceramic" and discussed with the technical team - from a technical perspective this is not a weak watch! On the contrary! Best, my friend Blomman
Thank you Blomman, the architecture of the case....
reminds me a little the AP RO, interesting. Although not really a watch I would wear, I can imagine it been very practical and useful for a professional diver. Very legible and the crown at 4-5 is an astute design for the purpose. Cheers Francois from Dow...
The Genta legacy are strongly rooted in our minds...
I guess that the Genta legacy are strongly rooted in our minds... Any octagon shaped case will bring your mind towards the RO. But if you look closer you will see two very different watches. Thank you for your comments, Francois! Best Blomman
The inspiration of this case comes from the Laureato...
created in the mid 70s and a lot of watches, even not designed by Genta shared a lot of these aesthetic trends like the octogonal case/bezel. Fx
Correct, Fx!
My point was more that most of us watch nuts can't see a octagon shape without thinking of Genta... :) Best Blomman
I have mixed emotion with this one...
Sure it has a powerful design and it remains a successful black style watch. But I find it a too bulky, especially when it comes to its height. Thanks for the review! Fx
I share you thoughts...
But I must say that I saw another version, not all black that made me fall for it.... :) Best Blomman