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RECEPTION & VIEWING OF THE GP VINTAGE 1945 JACKPOT TOURBILLON  2 Comments

Published Friday, June 22, 2007 by Harry SK Tan |

 


On the evening of 21st June, Cortina (authorised retailer) and FJ Benjamin (authorised distributor) co-hosted a small gathering of collectors for a private viewing of the huge GP Jackpot Vintage Tourbillon. At the viewing, I had a few minutes to photograph the Jackpot with the kind permission of GP brand manager, Edourd Henn. I will share the images of the close up of the Jackpot later here when I finally process them.
This is a the biggest luxury timepiece I have ever seen. When I heard the GP announcement on this watch, I was very surprised that any brand would actually build a luxury watch this size and put in a working three barrel jackpot with lever arm.
This watch is not one for the faint hearted both in overall look or price tag (excess of S$800k). I am not a gambler myself but I believe that GP is no novice in understanding their market. There are some top end collectors who are high rollers. I am sure for these individuals, this watch is not just unique but desirable.

Do check out the report of the reception by my good friend Tay Kok Choon, the moderator of GP Forum at Horomundi (with photos by me) and see how the watch sits on the wrist at the link HERE.

 

 




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