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Some shots from earlier today with my Neo-vintage (2003) Girard-Perregaux Abarth 38 mm chronograph ref 4946. Love the Havana dial. 50 pieces were made The regular production ref 4946 in-itself is not seen that often. It will either have a solid or a displ

A cool case, a nice looking dial, a Chronometer what more to ask for? , Best, Nicolas

Like many GP models then, it was a low production piece. The hands are in rose gold too. I think the numerals and subdial hands are likely gold plated. Has a display caseback with a GP movement 3100 plus Dubios-Dubraz module, that was used in the laureato

Lovely eBay purchase. 3mm taper and soft punched leather. But what a pain to change. Lug holes very close to the case and only curved spring bars will work. But, it was worth the effort!

I really like the Neo-vintage period. This was commissioned in 2004. Off-catalog. Gino Macaluso. Entirely charming. For those who know 🙂

A superb reference from GP. Enjoy, Nicolas

Most of the original owners were quite wealthy and Abarth super fans. There are three "regular" Ref 4946 on c24 right now. They are nice as well. The 4946 came out in a solid case back 2892 movement(GP modified) as well as the in-housr GP calibre with the

the "regular" 4946 has a date and has 3 sub-dials. So Gino allowed for this one be modified and yet retain the the same ref number. Naughty but that's how it was back then. They broke some rules. 😅 They would have done well to add this model. to the regul

I thought it would be interesting to see some wrist shots of some special watches that are linked to some special cars. I'll kick it off .... NEO-vintage GP and entirely off-catalog ... On its original bracelet today ... the Abarth Ref 4946 where 50 examp