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Sneak Peek: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Chronograph
Girard-Perregaux adds a beautiful new piece to their 1966 collection: the 1966 Chronograph. This traditional column wheel chronograph measures 40mm in diameter and displays elapsed time via a central chronograph seconds and 30 minute counter. The dial includes a tachometric scale. The movement comprises 304 parts including 38 jewels and is visible through a sapphire display back. The MSRP is $24,000 and the watch will be available in March, 2010.Technical Specifications ? Pink gold or white gold case? Diameter: 40 mm? Sapphire crystal? Sapphire case-back? Water resistance: 30 metresGirard-Perregaux GP030C0 self-winding mechanical movement? Calibre: 10 ? '''? Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)? Jewels: 38? Power reserve: min. 36 hours? Functions: hours, minutes, column-wheel chronograph, small secondsAlligator strap with ardillon buckle.
What got you interested in Breitling?
My first real watch happened to be a Breitling and was handed down to me by my father . . . an 806 Navitimer. This watch woke up a dormant obsession for watches burried deep inside me for years. Here is the centerpiece of my collection . . . post a pic of yours.
Old Seamaster
Anyone have an idea what year(s) this Seamaster might date to?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Attention to all pin fitted Nautilus bracelet owner
Hi ,I just got a 1.5link at my AD yesterday ,he took 2links out put the new link back I got the perfect fit now .But more importantly during i ve put the links & pins back to the box at home I ve played a little with the removed pins , now listen one of the freshly removed pin went through the sleeve like the hot knife through the butter , seems it was a manufacturing defect the pin diameter was a slightly lower than should be . I ve checked with the other sleeves back and forth so it was the pin too small.I m not saying it needs zero force to push it through but a very slight movement is enough to get it in and out.Watch is BNIB from an AD-i cut the seal- one month old prematured wear isn t the issue in this case.My advice either check or get checked your pins if it happened with me it could happen with you.For those who are not aware ,PP went from screws to pin fitted bracelet a couple of years before due to the large number of broken screws ,the system is simple a pin and a sle
Need Advise: Trading 36 with 41
I need some advice please, I currently have a 36mm two-tone datejust and I would like to trade for a 41mm in rosegold chocolate dial...the only reason I want to trade is because some of my friends told me it looks small on my wrist...my wrist is exactly 7 inches..I will also add I bought the 36 mm in April 2017 and by trading I will lose approx $3000...I bought 36mm for $ 10,000 and I am getting an offer for $7000...it still has some of the stickers on..any advice would be really appreciated..