Girard Perregaux

Hi everyone! I am big WIS and spend a bunch of time on various watch forums (usually under the same moniker), but I am new here. Over the last 2 years I've had many different watches from JLC, Omega, Rolex, Zenith, etc., but never GP. I've always greatly respected GP as an excellent brand making some pretty stellar manufacture movements, but never really considered buying one... until now. I'm looking at a bunch of different models; 40mm Seahawk, Sport 2000 Chronograph, and a cushion case chronograph. I have a couple quick questions though, which are the smaller Vintage 1945 models? Do they come in chronograph variations (I am fascinated by the mechanical chronograph)? What is the smallest 1945 chrono GP makes? Thank you!!!!!

I think you will be very happy with chosing a GP as a next watch. The models you listed however are of a wide range of different styles. The Seahawk is very much a diver style watch, while the Vintage 1945 is a very classy looking dress watch that in the right colour combination can be sporty as well. The best size in my opinion for the Vintage 45 is the so-called "King-size" which is the smallest. XXL is rather large and you need to try that on for sure. The square -shaped I don't particular like. For the Vintage 1945, I would recommend to look for the classic Ref 2599, which comes in many different variations, metals, dial colours and complications, including chronographs. I own a Ref 2599 Chronograph in white gold with white guillouche dial. (search my previous posts).

Thanks for the welcome. So, I can get the Seahawk 40mm white dial on rubber which I like very much. It might be a little diver overkill since I already have a Ceramic Planet Ocean, but I don't mind. I have until Monday to decide if I want a 1945 or Seahawk, I will continue to post here.

This is the specific 1945 I'm considering along with the Seahawk mentioned above:

of new watches at Basel this year and have plenty of older models to choose from.  They have various case sizes and shapes and they make their own movements as well.  I am very interested in the new manual wind chronograph that is new this year.  I wish it didn't have the date window but it is still an awesome looking watch.  I hope you find what you are looking for.

Stewart

... the Girard-Perregaux catalogue if you are interested in chronographs and sports watches, and some nice modern pieces as well. In the round cased chronos, in addition to the Sports 2000 you mention, there is also the much loved (by me!) 1999 Chronograph and the Ferrari chronos.

The smaller 40mm Seahawk is also a versatile dive watch that looks as good in the Boardroom. They were introduced in 2002 and have been discontinued for a while, but a huge bargain in the used market.

PuristS has a "Forum Search" function and I would encourage you to type your favourite watches into that and you will find many essays and owners experiences to reflect on.

The Vintage 1945 range is rather unique in the marketplace. Obviously Art Deco inspired, but with modern proportions. I prefer smaller watches, but the curved case and short lugs means that they wear surprisingly comfortably. You need to try some on to decide for yourself.

Here is a chronograph to tempt you. The Vintage 1945 XXL Chronograph. The case measures 36.95 x 36.00 x 12.77mm.

And the 38mm 1999 Chronograph. Yum. But I'm biased.

Great to have you on PuristS and let us know what you decide to get.

Regards

Andrew

ahh, everytime I see your 4946 it makes me want to get a dark brown strap for mine as well. They're just so difficult to fine in that colour.

I think I'm going to go with the Sea Hawk and maybe a 1945 in the future. I will, of course, post pictures when it arrives.

Here is mine:



Highly recommendanble as a first GP.

Best ,and welcome here, by the way!

Nicolas.

I have 2, that I love.
First is a 1945, non-chrono.  Probably the most comfortable watch that I own.  They do have domed crystals though, so are hard to photograph.





The second is one of their chronos.  IMHO, they make some of the nicest looking chronographs out there.  Very classic looking with excellent proportions.

Time travel:

WW.TC: I love the complexity of this dial.

Cheers,

Nilo