A great catch

Jun 01, 2013,14:37 PM
 

The gyromatics are a perfect addition to any collection and you have added a stunning example to your collection


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First baby steps into the vintage world of Girard-Perregaux

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 28th, 2013-13:29
Hello Girard-Perregaux fans, A newbie here taking his first trembling steps into the brand! If I understand correctly GP started to make the Gyromatic model in the beginning of 1950. 1951 Many different shapes and models have been produced under the name ...  

Excellent catch, my friend. Mine welcomes yours.

 
 By: amanico : May 28th, 2013-13:34
All original as well, except the minute hand, but I found the solution... There are not many Vintage GP I am considering, maybe 5 or 6, but each of them is very dear to my heart. Congratulations on such a nice catch! Best, Nicolas ...  

The dauphin minute hand should not be too difficult to find...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 28th, 2013-13:37
Thank you, my firned! And what a welcome - That is one Gyromatic I would love to add... May I ask size and year? Best Blomman

From the sixties, 34 mm. But is bigger in the real than it looks on the picture.

 
 By: amanico : May 28th, 2013-13:48
As for the Dauphine hand ( minute ), I have to go at the GP Manufacture. One set is waiting for me, there... Best, Nicolas.

That sounds like a fun trip! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 28th, 2013-22:10
Thank you for the info. Best Blomman

you will have to find one which comes with ...

 
 By: amanico : May 28th, 2013-22:13
The inverted applied arrows... Not impossible, but not easy. I do like a lot the one featured on the ad, 39 jewels, round one. That was what I was looking for, initially, but when i fell on this one, well, I just couldn't resist. Best! Nicolas

Not impossible, but not easy...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 28th, 2013-22:18
The story of my life! ;) Yes, I like that one a lot ! Have been keeping my eyes open for one, last few years... But they are hard to find in good condition. Best Blomman

The condition is the problem Nr 1 with Vintage GPs.

 
 By: amanico : May 28th, 2013-22:22
There are a lot for sale, but the condition is most of the time so so... But what an interesting hunt! Very happy to see you hunting here, too. Best, my friend. Nicolas

Hunting here too... ;)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 28th, 2013-23:34
Nicovlad, The dark silhouette behind you is not your shadow... It's me! ;) Best Blomman

A very fine watch.. Not more.. Not less.. Big Congratulations !

 
 By: hs111 : May 28th, 2013-14:27
That GP exhibits very nice, balanced features, but also intrinsic values, it appears. ( Here speaks a total newbie to GP, though..) ;) Reminds me on the art of more being, than show-off. Happy for you, mighty Viking ! Best, hs :)

Yes, a bit...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 28th, 2013-22:13
under the radar! :) Thank you, my friend! Newbie here as well, but trying to learn... A brand with a rich history - Time to go back to school! ;) Best Blomman

Only Q remaining maybe .. Good or "bad" boy in school ? ;)

 
 By: hs111 : May 28th, 2013-23:40
.. but as happeb to know you, you might be a good scholar & pupil, but a very naughty boy.. So , your knowledge will skyrocket pretty quickly, AFAIK, based on your JLC, Rolex and else history ! :) best, hs

Great catch, Blomman...

 
 By: nilomis : May 28th, 2013-15:27
You need to visit Argentina. There is a flea market there, San Telmo, where I saw dozens of Gyromatic watches. Congratulations. GP has a very interesting story and the Olimpico line has chronographs to die for. Cheers, Nilo

Never been to South America...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 28th, 2013-23:35
But would love to go! Thank you, Nilo - yes, a lot to discover here! :) Best Blomman

Welcome to the club!

 
 By: Tony C. : May 28th, 2013-19:10
Very nice looking example, and, if my experience is a reasonable guide, I expect that you will find the accuracy (once serviced) to be excellent. Cheers, Tony C.

HF-club! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 28th, 2013-23:38
Thank you, Tony! :) Yes, even before service it is very reliable. Please show us some of yours here! Best Blomman

Gold HF

 
 By: Tony C. : June 5th, 2013-15:14
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Congrats

 
 By: TS1987 : June 8th, 2013-07:55
Finding a gold Chronometer HF is pretty special. Is it a Calibre 32A? The coin edge bezel is unique to the gold Ref 8795s

Very nice, Tony! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 11th, 2013-10:06

A great catch

 
 By: kdgood : June 1st, 2013-14:37
The gyromatics are a perfect addition to any collection and you have added a stunning example to your collection Kevin

Thank you, Kevin! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 4th, 2013-11:56

Well ohhh...welll

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 1st, 2013-15:42
bloody hell you and Nico together in vintage GP world there is nothing to look forward any more :( :) Great catch my norther great hunter friend Congrats Damjan

Ther will be plenty for all, my friend! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 4th, 2013-11:57
I just nicked this and will probably not go too deep into the brand... Probably... ;) Hope to see you soon, my friend! Skål! Blomman

I have a feeling that we will see soon ;)

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 4th, 2013-23:53
Best D

He is worse than a vampire's teeth in a neck.

 
 By: amanico : June 4th, 2013-23:55
When Blomman starts, he doesn't have rest till he ends... Best, Nicolas ...  

GP Chronometers

 
 By: TS1987 : June 2nd, 2013-08:21
One day I hope you will be able to find an Observatory model like mine with both tags, both boxes and all papers. I found a set and it is the highlight of my collection.

More Photos

 
 By: TS1987 : June 8th, 2013-07:22
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Very nice set!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 11th, 2013-10:08
Congrats! Could you please post a better photo of the watch? Thank you. Best Blomman

New picture

 
 By: TS1987 : June 14th, 2013-04:50
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Very nice!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 14th, 2013-14:02
Thank you for sharing! Best Blomman

Show off? Me? Of course! ;) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 22nd, 2013-12:55

:):) [nt]

 
 By: Sandgroper : June 22nd, 2013-19:33

Anti-Magnetic.....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 8th, 2014-09:08
......i am more than suspecting a theme here now! A superb addition to your collection....a cross-manufacture theme and a very interesting and attractive watch. I am....jealous. I love this GP of yours ....congratulations

So, you got on to me, eh..?!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 8th, 2014-12:18
Yes, my friend - the Anti-magnetic is a theme I have been working on cross-brands for some time now... GP Gyromatic, Omega Railmaster, IWC Ingenieur, JLC Geophysic... + Some other brands... Thank you, Baron. To me the early Anti-magnetic are fascinating, ...