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For sale is my virtually brand new Girard Perregaux 1945 Chronograph Model Number 2559. The 2559 is the classic "King Size" model of the 1945 and is often considered the perfect size for this icon. Behind the beautiful exterior is a a true manufacture movement of the highest pedigree from Girard Per

Its the steel version, but is the same dial used in one white gold model. The original strap was the exact one you mentioned.

Well here she is, my 1945 chrono, a few crappy pics (I put it on Hodinkee suede as I didn't love the oem strap):

and is it possible to use straight spring bars with a GP? Thanks!

What after market straps would you recommend for the Sea Hawk? Thanks!

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.

This is the specific 1945 I'm considering along with the Seahawk mentioned above: 25990.0.11.8186. Thanks in advance guys!

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.

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 som