Girard Perregaux

Dear enthusiasts,

i´m sure this will get me in trouble...
But as we´re very close to 2008 AND i´m sure a tiny glimpse and outlook might be appreciated, i can´t hesitate:

Me thinks a very nice dial. Not that the main feature of this one is the dial only, but i happen to like the finish a lot.
A classic and classy "vintage" look! Not vintage as in "Vintage1945", but if you think "round classic and elegant" you get the idea.
It´s probably not the ultimate high-end addition for the next year (which will be, hmm, very high-end indeed), but something very nice for every day and any dress code.

Enjoy the holidays
And of course i´d love to hear what you would like to see by Girard-Perregaux or Jeanrichard next year!

Cheers,

Peter

 

looks like 1966 case.  High end but not the ultimate high end.  Hmmm....  Can't see any subdials around the pix.

1. 1966 + single gold bridge tourbillon?

2. 1966 minute repetitor?

That´s a functional prototype for R&D purposes, therefore the later piece may be different or not even come with the same case:

No tourbillon, no minute repeater (which doesn´t say any of both will make for a new model in 2008).
But it´s not the usual GP3300 caliber, apart from being upgraded in terms of finish and decoration. The differences are quite costly to produce and while not a piece in the price region of tourbillons or minute repeaters, it´s quite a step beyond the regular base movements.

And i really love the dial, with or without subdials

Cheers,

Peter

Then it would look rather similar to the 1966 triple calender as debut at this year's SIHH.  Maybe some writing on the dial might differentiate the two. Peter, you got me anxious now. 

Hi Peter,

Very promising if that's the case!

I could also see some screws on that balance!

I can't wait to know.

Cheers

Dje

ps: what do you know about the Monte-Carlo 1965?
This message has been edited by Dje on 2007-12-26 15:22:48

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... although I am not an expert at all, I 'would guess that it should be a 1966 with a further complication (perhaps the 49525 with a big date or moon phase as in  the 49530) or just in platin ?
My wish for 2008 would be a new simple Laureato as the  old 80100.
best greetings from Germany, Jürgen

...or may it be a simple but beautiful three handed Laureato in option with a further complication like a big date ? I think I would love it.
Oh Peter - tell us please ! Cheers, Jürgen

If it's as simple as you describe, I hope they make it 36 mm.  Unfortunately, judging from the rear view, I do not think this is going to happen.  What a pity.  I am in the market for a classic "dress watch" and don't understand why everyone is going bigger and bigger and bigger.