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MCV · 7 April 2012, 04:17 AM

Just curious, since I dig my super thick crazy deep Sea Hawk!

Cheers,

-Marc

FeelingTheBlues · 7 April 2012, 04:27 AM

I must say I don't own one but they do look very nice!

p_mcgee · 7 April 2012, 04:27 AM

Like the sea hawk! A little blocky for me but nice anyway.

GP makes some nice watches, especially the ultra high end ones like the 3 bridge tourby. I've read here that GPs tend to have poor resale value.

DoxaDavid · 7 April 2012, 05:11 AM

Very old company, well respected by WIS and yes, have horrible resale value if purchased new at retail. They make some stellar complication models!

Nice diver!

slcbbrown · 7 April 2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Very old company, well respected by WIS and yes, have horrible resale value if purchased new at retail. They make some stellar complication models!

Nice diver!

I think a GP's resale is typical for almost any high grade watch, except Rolex and PP. But, it just means you can pick up a great watch for a song on the pre-owned market.

For a boutique brand, GP is tough to beat. One thing I like about GP when compared some other nice brands is that they have been making some sport models in lots of versions for some time, now.

DoxaDavid · 8 April 2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by slcbbrown

I think a GP's resale is typical for almost any high grade watch, except Rolex and PP. But, it just means you can pick up a great watch for a song on the pre-owned market..

Agree and agree.

There are some great buys on preowned which is the only way to purchase them without getting hammered on resale if you needed to part with it.

kilyung · 8 April 2012, 12:04 AM

Great reputation. I'm hoping with Mike Margolis (WIS) at the helm in the US, he'll help repair some of their problems.

conrail · 8 April 2012, 12:24 AM

Vintage GP absolutely, very nice watches. Their modern stuff is mostly pretty gaudy IMO, with some exceptions, for example:

horseco · 8 April 2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by conrail

Vintage GP absolutely, very nice watches. Their modern stuff is mostly pretty gaudy IMO, with some exceptions, for example:

What model is this???

cedargrove · 9 April 2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by conrail

This one is amazing.

MCV · 8 April 2012, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the comments, guys, I appreciate the resale value opinions, just glad I got it used!

Cheers,

-Marc

Reese's TimePieces · 8 April 2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MCV

Just curious, since I dig my super thick crazy deep Sea Hawk!

Cheers,

-Marc

I also used to own a Sea Hawk, but I traded it in towards an AP ROO. I still miss the amazing lume!

Rockrolex · 8 April 2012, 11:26 AM

I like my ww.tc even though it doesn't get a whole lot of wrist time.

ducatidoc · 8 April 2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Reese's TimePieces

I also used to own a Sea Hawk, but I traded it in towards an AP ROO. I still miss the amazing lume!

Wow! Those are some spectacular shots, Reese. I think I would miss that beauty too.

Reese's TimePieces · 9 April 2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Wow! Those are some spectacular shots, Reese. I think I would miss that beauty too.

Thanks! I wish I took some more pics before it was traded.

zama · 8 April 2012, 05:17 PM

I love my GP. It happily rubs shoulders with my other watches.

Outrlimit · 9 April 2012, 05:01 AM

My vintage GP in rose gold

capote · 9 April 2012, 05:12 AM

I like some of their models, especially from the 1966 retro line. They have supplied movements to other companies, such as Vacheron Constantin so I think they are solid.

asadtiger · 9 April 2012, 06:26 AM

they are a highly well reputed company. I really like the 1945 and 1966 lines, and ofcourse this really nice SeaHawks of the OPand Ducatidoc

the high end three bridge tourbys and the exceptional chiming watches of the brand are part of legends and folklore :)

7 April 2012, 04:17 AM	#1
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FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I must say I don't own one but they do look very nice! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

7 April 2012, 05:11 AM	#4
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Very old company, well respected by WIS and yes, have horrible resale value if purchased new at retail. They make some stellar complication models! Nice diver! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

8 April 2012, 12:24 AM	#8
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Vintage GP absolutely, very nice watches. Their modern stuff is mostly pretty gaudy IMO, with some exceptions, for example: __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	I like my ww.tc even though it doesn't get a whole lot of wrist time. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

7 April 2012, 04:27 AM	#3
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Like the sea hawk! A little blocky for me but nice anyway. GP makes some nice watches, especially the ultra high end ones like the 3 bridge tourby. I've read here that GPs tend to have poor resale value.

8 April 2012, 12:04 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Great reputation. I'm hoping with Mike Margolis (WIS) at the helm in the US, he'll help repair some of their problems.

8 April 2012, 10:43 AM	#11
MCV 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: GO Sport Evo Posts: 679	Thanks for the comments, guys, I appreciate the resale value opinions, just glad I got it used! Cheers, -Marc

8 April 2012, 05:17 PM	#16
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I love my GP. It happily rubs shoulders with my other watches. Attached Images __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

9 April 2012, 05:01 AM	#17
Outrlimit "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: John Location: Florida Posts: 147	My vintage GP in rose gold Attached Images

9 April 2012, 05:12 AM	#18
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I like some of their models, especially from the 1966 retro line. They have supplied movements to other companies, such as Vacheron Constantin so I think they are solid.

9 April 2012, 06:26 AM	#19
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	they are a highly well reputed company. I really like the 1945 and 1966 lines, and ofcourse this really nice SeaHawks of the OPand Ducatidoc the high end three bridge tourbys and the exceptional chiming watches of the brand are part of legends and folklore :)

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