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GradyPhilpott · 12 September 2015, 12:01 PM

I was at my AD and this watch was half price. It's a limited edition of 1888 with a low number and it's an in-house movement. I couldn't pass it up. I love it.

The Peking to Paris Limited Edition Chronograph

(Bottom picture not mine)

I'll post a wrist shot tomorrow.

malarky_hk · 12 September 2015, 12:04 PM

Congrats Grady! Love the panda dial!

charger · 12 September 2015, 12:07 PM

Very nice!

GradyPhilpott · 12 September 2015, 12:19 PM

Thanks fellows.

I was actually at the AD to check in on the Tudors and when they were coming in finally.

I spent a good deal of time telling the security man how much I liked FC styling, but how their cases are too large.

After I moved toward the door to leave, he asked for my phone number, so he could call when he knew something concrete and that's when this model caught my eye, as it was on a lower level than the other watches I was looking at earlier.

I asked to look at it and put it on. He checked the price for me and well, the rest is history.

GB-man · 12 September 2015, 02:02 PM

Congrats Grady

that is a good look. Hope you enjoy it.

DCgator · 12 September 2015, 04:16 PM

Looks good. I like the panda dial.

1William · 12 September 2015, 09:52 PM

Looks great.

Sub/GMT · 12 September 2015, 09:58 PM

Very nice watch

. It sure has the Panda looks. And what was half the price here on this one if I may ask?

GradyPhilpott · 13 September 2015, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub/GMT

Very nice watch

. It sure has the Panda looks. And what was half the price here on this one if I may ask?

The regular price was $3275.

I paid 1755.19, including tax.

Given that there were 1888 pieces made, that's an interesting receipt number.

THC · 12 September 2015, 10:53 PM

Very nice Grady... More pics out in the wild please..

GradyPhilpott · 13 September 2015, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Very nice Grady... More pics out in the wild please..

Rags · 13 September 2015, 08:29 AM

Very nice Grady. Wear it in good health..

GradyPhilpott · 13 September 2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

Very nice Grady. Wear it in good health..

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Originally Posted by toneafficianado

What a beauty! Congrats.

Thanks, Chuck and Alan.

I didn't mean to put this thread in the review forum, but since I did, I guess I can give some impressions, now that I've had the watch for 24 hours.

At 43mm, I might discount this watch on that basis alone if it were shown on a website, but actually, for a watch this big it is very comfortable.

The large lugs, bulbous mid-case, the domed bezel and the slightly domed sapphire crystal, give the watch a somewhat retro look in my view. Whatever else it might be called, it's certainly a manly watch.

I'm not big on exhibition backs, but this one is made special by the red and gold colored rotor that pays homage to the Peking to Paris race logo.

The high contrast dial is very easy to read, which is paramount to me, especially for a chronograph. The subdials are very legible and the dauphine hands show the time well, but don't obscure the subdials, making them a good choice for a chronograph. The buttons actuate with a definite and very positive click that offers a feel of quality.

The leather band with the deployant clasp is very comfortable. Aesthetically, I guess some might complain that the strap is not very thick, but on the other hand, the thinness of the strap facilitates the comfort.

That the watch is a limited edition, I doubt will have much effect on value in my lifetime, if ever. I guess it might depend on how Frederique Constant fares in the future. At any rate, it doesn't devalue the watch and I suppose makes it something of a conversation piece.

I've been waiting for a mechanical or automatic chronograph for some time, but just haven't found one as compelling as this one.

The Speedy Pro has been at the top of my list for a long time. For some reason I've just never "squeezed the trigger." I'll probably get one eventually, but for now, the "Peking to Paris" chronograph has eased that itch quite a bit at a very good price.

toneafficianado · 13 September 2015, 08:49 AM

What a beauty! Congrats.

texex91 · 14 September 2015, 01:50 AM

Enjoy it!

GradyPhilpott · 14 September 2015, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Enjoy it!

Psmith · 14 September 2015, 06:22 AM

Congrats - that's a very nice, and legible, chrono

nick c · 14 September 2015, 07:52 AM

Looking good Grady congrats

Kevin.S · 14 September 2015, 08:12 AM

I've always liked that model, very good looking chronograph. Congrats and wear it in good health:)

GradyPhilpott · 14 September 2015, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin.S

I've always liked that model, very good looking chronograph. Congrats and wear it in good health:)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

Looking good Grady congrats

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Congrats - that's a very nice, and legible, chrono

Thank you.

AK-Rolestar · 14 September 2015, 08:46 AM

Huuuge Congrats! It is an amazing piece!

I can't stop staring at it.

GradyPhilpott · 14 September 2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AK-Rolestar

Huuuge Congrats! It is an amazing piece!

I can't stop staring at it.

Same here.

Is yours a numbered piece, too?

The pictures look like it is.

AK-Rolestar · 24 October 2015, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Same here.

Is yours a numbered piece, too?

The pictures look like it is.

Sorry I missed this post Grady.

Yes mine is also a numbered piece. I can't stop looking at it still.

Is yours still getting the majority of your wrist time?

GradyPhilpott · 24 October 2015, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AK-Rolestar

Sorry I missed this post Grady.

Yes mine is also a numbered piece. I can't stop looking at it still.

Is yours still getting the majority of your wrist time?

Pretty much. I picked up my Sub a couple of days ago, so it's been on my wrist, it's likely that the FC will continue to dominate for awhile.

Sent from my SM-G900V

jjnd08 · 15 September 2015, 05:38 AM

Very nice, Grady!

Congrats!

GerardoG · 15 September 2015, 06:44 AM

That is a very nice looking chrono!!! Felicidades!

brandrea · 15 September 2015, 06:48 AM

Awesome Grady .... I think the receipt number is excellent karma.

Enjoy it

GradyPhilpott · 15 September 2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

That is a very nice looking chrono!!! Felicidades!

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

Very nice, Grady!

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Awesome Grady .... I think the receipt number is excellent karma.

Enjoy it

Thank you all!

Yes, Brian. I'm not really superstitious in the least, but sometimes there occurs a coincidence that seems to validate an event.

Wing-Co · 15 September 2015, 12:17 PM

Looking nice and feeling good!

watchwatcher · 15 September 2015, 12:32 PM

Spectacular panda dial, Grady. Love it!

Congrats!

12 September 2015, 12:01 PM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Spontaneous Incoming! I was at my AD and this watch was half price. It's a limited edition of 1888 with a low number and it's an in-house movement. I couldn't pass it up. I love it. The Peking to Paris Limited Edition Chronograph (Bottom picture not mine) I'll post a wrist shot tomorrow. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 September 2015, 12:19 PM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Thanks fellows. I was actually at the AD to check in on the Tudors and when they were coming in finally. I spent a good deal of time telling the security man how much I liked FC styling, but how their cases are too large. After I moved toward the door to leave, he asked for my phone number, so he could call when he knew something concrete and that's when this model caught my eye, as it was on a lower level than the other watches I was looking at earlier. I asked to look at it and put it on. He checked the price for me and well, the rest is history. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 September 2015, 09:58 PM	#8
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13 September 2015, 08:29 AM	#12
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14 September 2015, 06:22 AM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats - that's a very nice, and legible, chrono __________________

12 September 2015, 12:04 PM	#2
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Congrats Grady! Love the panda dial!

12 September 2015, 12:07 PM	#3
charger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 295	Very nice!

12 September 2015, 02:02 PM	#5
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Congrats Grady that is a good look. Hope you enjoy it.

12 September 2015, 04:16 PM	#6
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Looks good. I like the panda dial.

12 September 2015, 09:52 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Looks great.

12 September 2015, 10:53 PM	#10
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,664	Very nice Grady... More pics out in the wild please..

13 September 2015, 08:49 AM	#14
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	What a beauty! Congrats.

14 September 2015, 01:50 AM	#15
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Enjoy it!

14 September 2015, 07:52 AM	#18
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Looking good Grady congrats

14 September 2015, 08:12 AM	#19
Kevin.S 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,376	I've always liked that model, very good looking chronograph. Congrats and wear it in good health:)

14 September 2015, 08:46 AM	#21
AK-Rolestar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub Posts: 834	Huuuge Congrats! It is an amazing piece! I can't stop staring at it.

15 September 2015, 05:38 AM	#25
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Very nice, Grady! Congrats! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

15 September 2015, 06:44 AM	#26
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	That is a very nice looking chrono!!! Felicidades!

15 September 2015, 06:48 AM	#27
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Awesome Grady .... I think the receipt number is excellent karma. Enjoy it

15 September 2015, 12:17 PM	#29
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	Looking nice and feeling good!

15 September 2015, 12:32 PM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Spectacular panda dial, Grady. Love it! Congrats!

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