And frankly I'm just not sure a 48mm opened worked watch is what a chrono-nerd wants. Of course, this is simply GP's first model in the constant escapement collection and others down the road could take a more traditional route. And I understand the desire for GP to show off what they've done, because it absolutely is impressive. I just hope that GP doesn't make the constant escapement the next tourbillon - a complication for complication's sake that loses all meaning of its original purpose, relegated to a status symbol on the wrists of millionaires. This isn't GP's style, and I don't think that will happen, but it something that came up in conversation with my friend Jason Heaton (whose excellent piece for Revo-Online is here) as a possibility. But, that's another story for another day. Today, we are here to celebrate the accomplishments of Girard-Perregaux and their incredible Constant Escapement. This is a development we will be watching very closely, but in the meantime you can read more about it right here.