That is a very very nice Vintage GP you have there, I would love to have one in my personal Collection as well along with a 1st Gen. Deep Diver with the "Lume Filled Triangle" Dial (Ref. 7254) and/or maybe a Ref.9034 with the "Flag Dial" or "Casino Dial"
then two is super-rare! Friends, my first catch of 2019, the Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver 1st Generation 7254 with the very rare triangle index dial. Reference 7254 was the first Diving watch from GP rated at an incredible 100 Fathoms (180m) without a scre
You all know I love these early divers... First generation Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver released in 1957, reference 7254 is no exception... Here is one I recently got back from my watchmaker! The love the inscription on the sub-dial: DEEP DIVER, 100 FATHOM
Friends, On my wrist this sunny Sunday - the Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver reference 7254! The red 100 Fathmos adds some extra pleasure to wear this watch! Wishing you all a great Sunday. Best Blomman
This is the 7254, first generation of the Deep Diver from 1957. Inside is the GP Calibre 19 (based on Peseux 310). Do a search here in the forum and you will find more information on this one! Best Blomman
the 7254 was GPs first skin diver from around 1957, so quite a bit after the FF. The FF is quite a bit larger and with bezel. I have no idea with the 100 fathoms were really achieved in practice. This watch has no screw-in back and no screw-in crown. Mayb
Just stumbled over this old side-by-side shot of the 1st generation Deep Diver, so thought I'll share it. The black is mine and the white belongs to Blomman. CC