Girard Perregaux

Hi all, I am a new comer. I am interested in buying a Sea Hawk II.
After an extensive research on the watch, I have the following
question. The caliber of Sea Hawk II is derived from GP3300, which is a
very slim one. However, Sea Hawk II is 13.5mm thick. In comparison,
Rolex Submariner with Date 16610 uses a substantially thicker movement
3135, but the thickness is only 12mm. So is there anything particular
for the construction of Sea Hawk II? Many thanks.

 

there are 2 helium valves and this is one of the causes of it being thick.

cheers,

ed

Thanks. Where do the two valves locate? I don't remember seeing anything similar to, say, the one of Omega Semaster, ...Thanks.

to the SHII Pro.

cheers,

ed

G'day,

the Sea Hawk II is a discontinued model, so i´m short of up-to-date input.
But these came with a very substantial casework (the solid gold models on rubber strap are almost 200 gramms in weight) and feature a likewise thick curved crystal. Both add to the height and the weight; if you compare both the Rolex and the GP side by side in nature, you´ll see.
Of course GP could do it thinner, but GP is quite known for massive cases and thus it´s within the general orientation for the brand´s sports watches.

Cheers,

Peter

Hi Peter,

Many thanks for your reply. What is the difference between SeaHawk II and the current model Sea Hawk? I can't find any visually...Do you know the weight of a SeaHawk SS with SS bracelet? Thanks.

Alex

G'day,

the Sea Hawk II with central second is a discontinued model (since late 2006/early 2007).
Currently there´s the "John Harrison" features a small second and steel cases with gold bezels, so there´s a likewise small difference. For an overview of GP´s current model portfolio, best to do for an entry is to check the GP website!

And of course to see all pieces in question up close at your GP dealer!

Cheers,

Peter

Hi Peter,

Many thanks for your reply. I have already checked the only GP dealer in Toronto and it only carries one Sea Hawk model (a gold one). :S So I can't really do any comparison. From the GP website, I do see Sea Hawk models with a central second hand, such as REF. 49920-11-751-11A. I wonder if you are sure the model is discontinued...If not, what's the difference between the current Sea Hawk and the discontinued Sea Hawk II?

Thanks again.

Alex

G'day,

yes, i´m sure the 49920 is discontinued; we´ve touched on this in several posts some months ago. And that´s one reason as to why there are so many units with deeply discounted prices in the grey market.

The other models are higher/larger, not the least due to the improved pressure resistance of 1.000m/3.000m.
Such requires an even more massive case and thicker crystal, therefore the case got wider and higher!
In addition, at least the 1.000m Sea Hawk model features a manufacture-made casework, which is quite some efforts to produce.
But the movements are almost unchanged towards the "John Harrison" variant of the Sea Hawk II.

I´d still recommend to see any piece in consideration up close.
The steel units ones aren´t for everyone qnd quite substantial - the "Sea Hawk 1.000m" even more. The "Sea Hawk Pro" is a real beastie (a wearable one, though)!
I´m sure your GP dealer will try to help; usually pieces not in stock can be ordered from the regional distribution. At least that may be worth a try, as the 49920 is discontinued not very long ago and there still may be some left.

Cheers,

Peter

Hi Peter,

Many thanks for your detailed answers. You mentioned that " In addition, at least the 1.000m Sea Hawk model features a manufacture-made casework, which is quite some efforts to produce." So is the case work of 300m models produced by GP? It is a bit disappointing to know that GP doesn't produce the case for the relatively lower end watches. What about the bracelet?

Due to my wrist size, I think the 40mm model fits me best.

Many thanks again!

Alex

G'day,

making cases is a pretty expensive thing to do; a manufacture-made case and particularly a bracelet can be as much as a movement on manufacturing level. That´s why almost all manufacturers use outsourced cases for entry-level models. For GP, manufacture-made cases are limited mostly to complicated units (the "1.000m" requires very tight tolerances due to the pressure resistance) and precious metals.
But i think GP isn´t alone and to find a watch in the likewise affordable price range of a Rolex Submariner with a manufacture-made movement certainly is very very rare. The more so given GP´s rarity; the few hundred Sea Hawks per year don´t allow for cost efficient production as some hundred thousand steel models by other brands do.

Cheers,

Peter

Hi Peter,

Many thanks for your patient answers again! So what is the quality of GP Sea Hawk 300m cases? How does it compare to Rolex Submariner? What about the bracelet?

Thanks.

Alex

G'day,

"quality comparisons" probably need to define the methods of doing such.
But i´m sure you will get the idea when you see both. And i´m fairly confident the Sea Hawk will speak for itself...

Cheers,

Peter

(It is 1/4 the size of a letter size page), and there you can see 3 models of the Sea Hawk II with central seconds. I guess then, there is a newer catalog ? Anyway I like more the SH Pro - Golden Gate YC model, which has small seconds, but I dislike the fact that it has printed in the dial "BMW Oracle Racing" since I'm not very identified with this other brands. Does anyone has any comments on this ?

Hi :     As this is one of my current dreams, would like help in knowing it better.      Is it discontinued ?     If not, since when is it available on the market ?    Does it have a GP made movement and case ?      Is it available with leather band ?            Does anyone own one ?