Girard-Perregaux

The novel 1966 Annual Calendar and Equation of Time watch from Girard-Perregaux has been designed in the classic style inherent to the brand. At the same time, the watch proudly demonstrates its ultra-modern character.

The highlight of the new Girard-Perregaux watch is an easy-to-use annual calendar. This complication indicates the date and month, taking into consideration different lengths of the months. The user will have to adjust this function only once per year, on 28th of February, implying for non-leap years.

The correction of the calendar is easily performed by turning the crown in either direction.

Another hallmark of the watch is represented by a rare astronomical complication, the equation of time. It utilizes the hand at 4:30 to display the difference between the real solar time and the mean time, or meridian time.  read more

The watchmaking house of Girard-Perregaux has built a solid reputation with its exceptional timepieces, remarkable for their pure and refined style. The 1966 collection from Girard-Perregaux encapsulates the mastery of the brand’s major specialists.

The unique 1966 Bucherer limited edition watch is an enchanting model with a character cast in a classical style. Issued as a limited series of 88 pieces only, this extraordinary watch consolidates the partnership between the Houses of Bucherer and Girard-Perregaux.

Extremely elegant, the new Girard-Perregaux watch relies on the GP3300 mechanical self-winding movement, produced entirely in the workshops of the company. It is the see-through case-back, which provides a fascinating insight into the inner life of the watch. read more

At SIHH 2010, Girard-Perregaux surprised watch experts and connoisseurs, having unveiled a high-end battery-animated quartz watch. The new timepiece pays tribute to the period in watchmaking, the late 1960s, when watches equipped with the revolutionary quartz technology were highly appreciated as rare and high-priced.

In 1970, Girard-Perregaux introduced one of the top quality and most technically advanced Swiss quartz wristwatches aimed at a discerning clientele. Now, the prestigious Swiss manufacturer has created a quartz variation of its sporty Laureato watch equipped with the brand’s new in-house quartz movement. The GP13500 movement has been developed and produced with the same thorough attention to detail as a high-end mechanical movement.

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato watch, animated by the GP13500 quartz movement, is sculptured from stainless steel. The case of the watch is coupled with the signature integrated bracelet of the Laureato range.  read more

Girard-Perregaux has created a new timepiece devoted to the Monte-Carlo Rally 1973. The zest of the new chronograph watch is its heart-winning retro style, along with a flyback function.

The Girard-Perregaux Monte-Carlo 1973 Flyback Chronograph watch features a stainless steel case, measuring 40mm in diameter. The case construction incorporates an engraved tachymeter bezel, finely polished lugs and stalk-like chronograph pushers.

The silvered blue-accented dial of the Girard-Perregaux watch is completed with applied polished hour markers, baton-shaped hands, and black chronograph sub-dials. In the upper part of the dial, right beneath the Girard-Perregaux signature, you will notice the inscription "Monte-Carlo 1973" in red, commemorating the historically important year of the competition. read more

Girard-Perregaux has created a new 2010 version of its legendary Tourbillon with three gold Bridges to join the brand’s Haute Horlogerie collection. The new masterpiece of the brand reflects the rich heritage, dating back to the middle of the 19th century. It is synonymous to supreme elegance, equally timeless and highly contemporary.

Now, the Girard-Perregaux watch demonstrates a round case crafted in pink gold and measuring 41 mm in diameter. The case demonstrates proportions and curves to provide a perfect fit on the wrist.

The new Tourbillon with three gold Bridges boasts a rare shape for the bridges themselves, actually inspired by the bridges found on the watch that received the prize by the Neuchatel Observatory in 1860. read more

Girard-Perregaux’s iconic 1966 collection, introduced in 2006, has been joined by a new timepiece – the 1966 Chronograph watch. The timepieces from the collection stand out due to their subtle elegance and perfect craftsmanship.

The new Girard-Perregaux watch has inherited the classic spirit of its predecessors in both its style and functionality. The case of the watch, 40 mm in diameter, is crafted from pink or white gold. The thoroughly fashioned curvature and lugs provide perfect comfort on the wrist. The precious material reveals meticulous finishing.

The 1966 Chronograph watch is a traditional chronograph presented via a 30-minute counter and a central seconds hand. The chronograph function is really easy-to-read on the perfectly balanced dial. read more

On November 22, the Eurosport channel retransmitted in live the final of the poker tournament, the Partouche Poker Tour, which was held at the Palm Beach Casino in Cannes, France.

In the course of the game, the French player Jean-Paul Pasqualini exposed on his wrist the Vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillon watch from Girard-Perregaux. Eventually the Frenchman became the winner of the tournament and was awarded a cheque for 1.000.000 Euro.

The spectacular Girard-Perregaux watch, which showed up on the wrist Jean-Paul Pasqualini, is available with a pink gold case, which features the dimensions of 43.00 mm x 43.95 mm. The watch dial is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The case-back is also fitted with a sapphire crystal, affixed by four screws.

The functionality of the Vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillon watch includes a tourbillon, hours, minutes, a slot machine with a chime mechanism and small seconds on the tourbillon. Animating these functions is the hand-wound GPFAY08 movement, set with 38 jewels. The movement features a balance wheel, which beats at the rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour.

The Girard-Perregaux watch boasts a 96-hour power reserve and is 30-meter water-resistant.

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In 2009, the Girard-Perregaux R&D 01 collection has been joined by a new limited edition timepiece– the R&D 01 Chronograph Monte Carlo 1983 watch. The eye-catching and technically sophisticated timepiece is created as a tribute to a car constructed for rally competitions and named Lancia 037.

The new Girard-Perregaux watch commemorates the Monte-Carlo Rally 1983 when Walter Rohrl and Christian Geistdorfer won the two first places at the wheel of their Lancia 037.

The sporty stainless steel case of the R&D 01 Chronograph Monte Carlo 1983 watch, 43mm in diameter, was designed by Luigi Macaluso. The case boasts a finely brushed finish and incorporates a domed polished bezel. The specially-protected crown positioned at 4 o'clock is used for winding and setting the timepiece.
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The highly successful Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye watch collection has been joined by a new majestic model - the Cat's Eye Annual and Zodiac Calendars.

The timepiece has been created in pink or white gold. The feminine timekeeping creation reveals a perfectly polished oval case. The elegant mother-of-pearl dial is adorned with intricate gold ornamentation and skeleton gold hands. The bezel of the watch is paved with 68 round brilliant diamonds. Following the steps of other Cat's Eye watches, the Annual and Zodiac Calendars goes on a satin strap fitted with a gold deployant clasp.

The Girard-Perregaux watch accommodates a self-winding in-house movement - the GP033MO caliber, providing a range of calendar indications. The timepiece offers the small seconds display, along with an annual calendar that needs just one adjustment per year. It also features a classical moon-phase indicator, and the first-ever in the collection - a rotating month display with the zodiac signs. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement provides a 46-hour power reserve.

The case back of the watch is secured with four screws. It reveals a sapphire crystal window that allows to enjoy fine aesthetics of the movement - circular graining on the plate, the bridges decorated with Cotes de Geneve and gold winding mass.

The Girard-Perregaux watch is 30-meter water-resistant.

The Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye Annual And Zodiac Calendars watch will also be created in haute joaillerie versions with cases completely set with round brilliant diamonds.


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The Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye watch for ladies has been recreated in a majestic high jewelry variation. The timepiece is a true masterpiece of watch-making and gem-setting – it is entirely paved with baguette diamonds.

The Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye Haute Joaillerie watch sparkles with the beauty of 394 baguette diamonds. read more

The celebrated Swiss watch-making house Girard-Perregaux, an avid supporter of classical music and other performance arts, happened to be a partner of the Moritzburg Festival, which was held within a period of two weeks in Dresden, Germany. The event in question was brought to a conclusion on Thursday, July 23rd.

The Moritzburg Festival takes place every summer. Its rich program embraces numerous chamber music performances: lots of them come around in the most scenic historic buildings in Dresden, such as Moritzburg Castle and the renowned Frauenkirche cathedral, which welcomed a recital of organ works, performed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1736.

Heartily received by the Festival organizers as well as Dr. Wolfgang Schauble, Federal Minister of the Interior for the German Republic, the American composer John Harbison was honored to be a Composer-in-Residence for the 2009 season.

This horological company enjoys a close bond of friendship with cellist Jan Vogler, the musical director for the festival. The famous Swiss watch manufacturer Girard-Perregaux will undoubtedly take its devotion to the arts to the 21st century due to the company’s ongoing relationship with this outstanding musician.



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The watch also possesses a sophisticated technical nature, being equipped with the Girard-Perregaux movement offering the imposing combination of a fly-back chronograph and the world time display.The black ceramic case of the ww read more

The Girard-Perregaux ww.tc watches are considered to be the most elegant up-to-date examples of timekeeping companions with world time complications and are found on the list of the brand's bestsellers.

Recognizing the attraction of the ww.tc, Girard-Perregaux has manufactured an exceptional interpretation intended for the Only Watch event to be held in September. This charity auction of exclusive timepieces will take place in Monaco under the auspices of Prince Albert II. All funds realized from the sale will go to Monegasque Association against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Manufactured from high-tech black ceramic with an inner core made of titanium, the case of the Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Ceramic Only Watch 09 chronograph boasts a diameter of 43 mm.

This case, stealthy and scratch-resistant, coordinates well with rubber accents on chronograph pushers and a winding crown.

The sapphire crystal, whose features include an elegant domed profile, is joined seamlessly to the domed bezel, exposing durable scratch-resistant protection to the special and colorful ww.tc dials.

To create a handsome and sporty contrast, the chronograph counters are silvered against a black background. Both hour markers and hands feature luminous coatings for robust low-light visibility.

Day and night hours are accurately demarcated on the rotating 24-hour ring by means of glaring red for the hours from 6:00 to 18:00.

The traditional city of Paris on the outer city ring, indicating UTC/GMT +1, has been substituted for Monaco, performed in glaring red.

With the time set and the appropriate city oriented at 12 o'clock, the wearer of this Girard-Perregaux watch can read the times around the world.

The chronograph function with its efficient flyback mechanism permits the wearer to record successive intervals of elapsed time without stopping and resetting afterwards the central chronograph hand.

The Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Ceramic Only Watch 2009 chronograph is powered by the manufacture GP 3387 automatic movement. Having 13 lignes in diameter and 8.20mm in overall height, this modular caliber manufactured by Girard-Perregaux demonstrates a balance wheel beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a 40-hour power reserve. Six screws secure the case-back, which shows the delicately finished movement through a tinted sapphire crystal display.

The brand signature along with "Piece Unique", the reference number, the words "Ce/Ti No 1/1" to denote the case materials, as well as the exclusive manufacture of the model are etched on the back side’s outer ring.

The Girard-Perregaux exclusive ceramic-cased ww.tc chronograph watch will be put up for auction without a reserve price on the evening of September 24, 2009.
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A series of Panerai Ferrari watches and Girard-Perregaux Ferrari watches are found among the most highly demanded car-themed timepieces.Streamlined shapes and technological advancement of Ferrari cars have inspired watchmakers of the renowned brands for creating timepieces under the same brand name. read more

Girard-Perregaux introduces the Laureato Bol d’Or Mirabaud chronograph 2009 to mark the 71st edition of the Bol d’Or Mirabaud.

As a sponsor of the Bol d’Or Mirabaud for the third year, Girard-Perregaux has once again launched a timepiece on the occasion of the biggest inland regatta in Europe.

The Laureato Bol d’Or Mirabaud chronograph stands out due to the brand's up to date approach.

While manufacturing this watch, Girard-Perregaux emphasizes again that fine watchmaking and competition sailing share the similar values – high professionalism, great patience and passion are among them.

The Girard-Perregaux Product Creation and Development department has paid a thorough attention to the development of the Laureato. Perfectly designed through the involvement of Luigi Macaluso, President of the watchmaking manufacture, the project is passed over to the company's Process engineering and R&D.

Then, after all the aspects of the concept properly tested, the timepiece is eventually produced and in-house assembled.

Ideal for nautical activities, the Laureato’s bezel, crown and pushers are decorated with rubber. Its titanium-forged case boasts corrosion resistance every sailor is familiar with.

The chronograph in question can be successfully used in the course of competition. Its flyback function provides accurate different racing time readings.

Besides, the chronograph's central hand happens to be very useful for getting an exact countdown for the extremely important ten minutes before the start of regattas.

This very time is clearly demonstrated in the zone between 12 and 2 o'clock - the first five minutes highlighted in blue and the following pre-start phase five minutes highlighted in red.

So, some of the competitors will become soon happy owners of the thirty pieces released especially for the event.

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The R&D 01 stands out due to the unique position of its push-pieces it has on the left side. This facilitates operating the functions of the chronograph for racing drivers.

In the meantime, the crown, having a smooth and curved incorporated crown-shield, is featured at 4 o’clock to make the timepiece really user-friendly.

The smooth, rounded crown-guard with its form suggested by the air intake of a competition car, serves as a protector for both the date corrector and the crown. The manufactured movement can be seen through the case-back made of sapphire crystal. The case-back is fastened with six Imbus screws – the similar ones are used in the competition car construction.

The Girard-Perregaux model is manufactured according to the customer’s request in a black PVD steel limited edition in cooperation with Laurent Picciotto, a true friend of Girard-Perregaux and a watch enthusiast.


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The Girard-Perregaux ww.tc 24 Hour Shopping keeps its owner aware of the time in 24 time zones. read more

Girard-Perregaux has enlarged its iconic Tourbillon with three Bridges watch collection with a new majestic limited edition model - the Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with three gold Bridges. There will be only 50 pieces of the timepiece available.

The newly-designed Vintage 1945 case features a curved profile and demonstrates an unusual form of the three Bridges. The Constant Girard-Perregaux watch created in the 1860s inspired their design.

The Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with three gold Bridges boasts a modern outlook. The skeleton bridges of the watch fascinate by their geometric simplicity and purity of lines. The brand's master watchmakers carefully hollowed out the bridges, and then hand-polished them. The perfect finish of the bridges required 7 whole days of meticulous work.
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The creators of the Girard-Perregaux watch managed to successfully unite the precision of the greatest horological complications with the vagueness of games of chance. As a result, there appeared an exclusive Haute Horlogerie watch of amazing complexity. read more

Constant Girard, a gifted watchmaker of the Girard-Perregaux Manufacture, managed to fit his watches with the tourbillon in the most remarkable way.The Tourbillon, the watchmaker unveiled in 1867 at the Paris Universal Exhibition, was marked by a distinction. read more