Girard Perregaux

I've recently stumbled onto this brand and have become fond of the Bressel Classic. It makes use of the JR16 movement, which I understand is based on an ETA caliber. I'm just wondering if anyone here can tell me what modifications JR makes to the base caliber. Also, would any owners care to comment on this model and post any wrist shots if they have them?  I also stumbled upon the attached picture while searching this site for information.  This watch seems to be slightly different than the one pictured at the JeanRichard web site, and doesn't have the red seconds numerals that the one on the official site has.  Can anyone tell me which model is pictured in the attached photograph?

Thanks in advance.

Credit to the original photographer, that is a beautiful photo of a gorgeous watch!

The Bressel Classic is quite possibly the greatest Unitas based watch out there (including Panerai, Wempe etc) The finishing is better by far than any other, modifications include individual cocks for each going train wheel, Cotes de Geneve, bevelled gears, blued screws and a classically styled screwed balance.

The model in your picture DOES have the red numerals, they're just not particularly vibrant in that picture, also the current Bressel Classic collection is the best so far, much more refined than its predecessors.

Everything about it is absolute class

I took a very close look at the picture and I believe it does have the red numerals.  I've done a bit of reading and it seems as though the transition from DJR to JR has brought a lot of refinements to the watches, including the Bressel Classic.  I think the watch is absolutely beautiful and I can't believe that the asking price is so low relative to the competition.  I was looking at a Dornblueth 99.1 (which I also like quite a bit, although it doesn't seem as refined as the Bressel) but it is in the $5K range.  Do you happen to know if the hands of the Bressel are heat blued?  Too bad my local AD doesn't have one in stock...

Here's mine...

a highly modified Unitas 6497 movement? and then stating the modifications. everyone knows and recognizes the abilities of the Unitas movements so why cover it up by calling it a JR16 or whatever.

its as if they change the name with intent to deceive the purchaser. i'm sure thats not the case, but.........

this is not just JR who are doing this. even Panerai do it and i dont see what it achieves.

that's my rant of the night

Graham