Remaining true to the authentic Swiss watch manufacturing techniques, Girard-Perregaux maintains still its strong reputation as one of the best keepers of the Swiss watch making tradition and its name is definitely a name with resonance in this industry. The innovative spirit of this brand is what kept it going and the fact that the brand proposes modern timepieces equipped with the most inventive of mechanisms is proof enough of a future and long existence of the brand as well. The most interesting detail of technical performance displayed by the new Girard-Perregaux Opera One Sapphire Dial watch is its capacity to support a tourbillon and a minute repeater, capacity assured by the highly sophisticated GP9899 hand-wound movement.

        The design of this watch had to be original and creative to be regarded as something else than the ordinary watches released on the market nowadays, so its designers decided to use a semi-transparent dial to allow the visibility of the mechanism even while wearing the watch on the wrist. The dial of the new Girard-Perregaux Opera One Sapphire Dial has three Arabic numerals for the 12, 3 and 9 o’clock positions, while the other hour markers are simple refined dots. At 6 o’clock you can see the cage of the tourbillon and starting from the center of the dial, the beautifully shaped hands made of steel that indicate the hours and minutes. The watch is equipped with a melody setting that can play a song on four distinct notes, due to the Westminster chime equipping it.

        The round case of the watch, crafted from white gold provides a modern appearance, being accentuated nicely by the polished bezel. The ray-pattern dial is extremely appealing and catches the eye immediately through its transparency. Although we can see the mechanism of the watch through the dial, a more detailed look would be available from the case back, which is entirely covered in sapphire crystal.

        The new Girard-Perregaux Opera One Sapphire Dial Watch has a mechanism that can assure up to 75 hours of power reserve, while sustaining a capacity of diving of up to 30 meters. This movement was the result of many years of technical expertise and many years of implementation of innovative techniques that gave birth to what we refer today as the new Girard-Perregaux Opera One Sapphire Dial Watch.

        The white gold material employed in the manufacturing of the new Girard-Perregaux Opera One Sapphire Dial watch can only match a refined and sophisticatedly-looking black leather strap, hand-sewn manually and folded with a white gold buckle.

         When developing this new model Girard – Perregaux applied at the help of the Girard – Perregaux Product Creation and Development department and in the end he was able to launch a great success – the Laureato. Girard – Perregaux has learnt from his own experience that is extremely important to extract the best idea from a series and then develop it with the help of other partners like Luigi Macaluso – President of the watch making manufacture – and in the end to leave it in the hands of the company` s Process engineering and R&D. After this stage is completed, the concept is tested in all its aspects together with some prototypes which are gathered in one place and studied. The third phase of the process consists of manufacturing and assembling the watch within the Manufacture and in the end the final product is put on the market.

         The Laureato is especially realized to suit nautical activities and in order to strengthen this idea some essential parts of the watch have been covered with rubber and by this I refer at the bezel, the crown and the pushers. The case is made of titanium which is commonly used in sailing for its capacity of not corroding and having a strong resistance.

         Another innovative capacity of the timepiece is represented by its chronograph which has been adapted to competition so that the fly back function could be more functional – it is used for getting accurate different racing time readings. Nevertheless, another vital functionality constitutes in the chronograph` s central hand which is provided with a precise countdown for the crucial ten minutes preceding the start of regattas: this time is highlighted in the zone between 12 and 2 o`clock, with the first five minutes shown in blue and the next five minutes indicated in red.

Girard Perregaux Laureato Bol d `Or Mirabaud Chronograph Pictures Gallery

         The collections presented by Girard-Perregaux are known to be successful worldwide, as they always display newer and more interesting timepieces than the previous collections. The watch we’re presenting today follows the success of the first Tourbillon, presented in an exhibition in Paris back in 1867. At the famous Paris Universal Exhibition in 1867 Girard-Perregaux introduced to the world of watch manufacturing the Tourbillon with three gold bridges. It was obviously the work of a pioneer and ever since, the brand of Girard-Perregaux has continued to improve this device into becoming what we’re now referring to as the new Girard-Perregaux Bi-axial Tourbillon.

         In an attempt to improve time keeping precision, Girard- Perregaux has seen that the accuracy of a watch’s mechanism is influenced by the Earth’s gravity and so he came up with the tourbillon idea, a revolutionary idea that would change forever the world of watch manufacturing. Many years after, the brand presents the new Bi-axial Tourbillon equipped with two concentric cages, which permit multi-dimensional rotations of the regulating part. The internal cage carries out a complete rotation in 45 seconds, while the external cage executes one revolution in 1 minute and 15 seconds, this system generation per total a full revolution in 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Everything about this beautifully designed mechanism can be admires through the transparent case back made of sapphire crystal. It is a pretentious mechanism indeed, which manages to impress even the most experienced eyes in watch manufacturing.

         Like all time masterpieces, this Girard-Perregaux Bi-axial Tourbillon was hand assembled and consists of 110 components. It takes talent and patience to create such unique timepiece, but for the person who creates it the time spent is worthwhile. The designers opted for a blend of gold, steel and titanium as main materials, providing an extremely elegant design. The watch offers a 72 hours power reserve and as recognition of its value it was awarded with the First Prize offered by the Neuchatel Observatory.

         The new Girard-Perregaux Bi-axial Tourbillon is available on a black alligator leather strap fitted with a pink gold folding clasp, matching the case of the watch made completely of pink gold. This new line of Girard-Perregaux Bi-axial Tourbillon watches is limited to 33 pieces, so you’d better hurry up if you want to wear a Bi-axial Tourbillon on your wrist.

Girard-Perregaux Bi-axial Tourbillon Pictures Gallery

         This time Girard-Perregaux focuses on the aesthetical needs of women worldwide as the new watch that we’re presenting is especially made for the ladies, displaying a highly feminine design. The new watch was included in the Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye collection and goes by the name of Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Annual and Zodiac Calendars, a fancy name for an even fancier watch. Using a very classy and refined material, gold, the watch is a statement of sophistication. The case of the watch is available either on pink gold or on white gold, depending on the taste of its buyer.

         The most pretentious feature at this Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Annual and Zodiac Calendars seems to be its bezel, which is engraved in diamonds. The designers from Girard-Perregaux have used 68 diamonds to cover all the surface of the bezel and the result was dazzling. Elegant and sophisticated, the bezel surrounds the gold adorned dial, together making up an exquisite design.

         Although impressive through its design, the technical movement displayed by this watch cannot escape our attention. The new Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Annual and Zodiac Calendars uses a self-winding movement, activated by a GP033MO Caliber. The power of this mechanism is not concentrated only on the precision of telling the time, but also on displaying some calendar related data. Apart from being equipped with a small second’s display and an annual calendar, the watch has also a moon-phase indicator and a month display with the astrological signs. Innovative indeed, this watch is appealing not only to those interested in astrology and astrologic signs, but also to those interested in beautiful and sophisticated designs.

         The movement of this Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Annual and Zodiac Calendars watch generates a 46 hours power reserve and a 30 meters water resistance assuring the best reliability under any conditions.

         Just as the majority of the today’s watches, this watch also uses sapphire crystal both for the top of the case and for the back. The transparent case back is secured with four screws and it allows its wearer to admire the movement and the Cotes de Geneve decorated bridges.

         Judging by the success of this fine looking Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Annual and Zodiac Calendars watch, the brand is considering making an haute joaillerie model, with a case made completely of diamonds. To match the delicacy of the materials, diamonds and gold, the watch uses a satin strap fitted with a gold clasp.

Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Annual and Zodiac Calendars Watch Pictures Gallery

         When designing this model, Girard – Perregaux cooperated with Luigi Macaluso who helped him realize the 43 mm stainless steel case. A fine eye of a self – respected watch collector can easily recognize Luigi Macaluso` s style: a delicately manner of polishing emphasized by a rounded brushed bezel, the protected crown at 4 o`clock controls the winding and setting of the watch. There is also a second crown which has an important command role that is to govern the operation of an internal rotating bezel and it can be seen between the inverted chronograph pushers on the left side of the case. Some subtle touches of blue and red enliven the technically detailed black dial, as well as its four silver subdials, and the bold Arabic hour markers.

         Thanks to Luigi Macaluso the design of the watch is a little bit modified from what we were used to get from Girard – Perregaux: in order to make easier to read the minutes they are indicated by a large central hand and a blue arrow tip; this artifice grows the capacity of legibility of the chronograph complication. Two of the subdials – the 3 and 6 o`clock – have two capacities that of indicating the day/night scale and the date, respectively. Of course the “Monte Carlo 1983” inscription could not miss and it is engraved on the top of the date.

         What is so special about R&D 01 Chronograph Monte Carlo 1983 is the self – winding GP033C0 caliber, a movement which was created and designed by Girard – Perregaux himself. The chronograph is able to record independent intervals of elapsed time with 1/8th second precision due to the 28,800 vibrations per hour which it is able to use and improve the mechanism of the watch. The power reserve of the watch is up to 46 hours. The case back is embellished with a sapphire crystal which can be discreetly seen through the exhibition window and secured by six screws.

         The R&D 01 Chronograph Monte Carlo 1983 can be found in a limited number of items only 250. Besides the fact that this is an unique chance to have a one of a kind watch you also get the chance to get a special case bearing the symbol of the “Automobile Club de Monaco”. It is also important to bear in mind that the watch is water resistant up to 50 meters.

Girard-Perregaux R&D 01 Chronograph Monte Carlo 1983 Pictures Gallery

         Dressed in their best clothes and driving high – powered cars, they were all spectators and they were waiting with their breaths held in anticipation to see what is going to happen. All these moments were surprised in the 1973 all along the French Riviera. The place was well – known among the sport lovers and since 1911 this placed managed to attract the greatest drivers world widely.

        The watch was created in order to celebrate a particular race, one that has a major importance. It was the 42nd edition of the Monte Carlo Rally when the audience gathered there witnessed history without even realizing it: they were all expecting for the great end and see who was the winner when something great was going through their eyes: the duel between Jean – Claude Andruet and Ove Andersson. The final was huge and the people present there noticed that Jean – Claude Andruet and Mademoiselle “Biche” were the winners at the wheel of their Alpine Renault A110 nr.18. It was the first time in the rally`s history when a woman was a co – winner.

        Today, in order to give a tribute to these remarkable people in our lives who managed to write history, and to mark the brand`s association with the Monte Carlo Historic Rally, Girard – Perregaux is presenting us their new creation – Fly – Back Chronograph. The design in made so that those who love sports especially racing could be attracted to it from the moment they take the first look at it. The traditional fly – back function: stop – reset – start has been changed into a single press of the push – piece. On top of these functions any sports lover would like the Monte Carlo 1973 to be equipped with a tachymeter scale, which it has and it is also executed in bezel allowing the user to calculate the speed of a body in motion.

        The whole design is not created to be stunning, but there are the little touches that make it an instant classic: the sapphire “Box” crystal, the dial which is illuminated by a blue highlight but without making it look too much and last but not least the whole style which reminds of the 1970s. The strap is of black alligator and it is in perfect match with the inscription “Monte Carlo 1973” and the case – back which is engraved with the winners` number plate, the names of the car and its drivers.

        Girard – Perregaux designed this watch different from other ones that can be found on market, not by the way in which it was created as a whole, but by the fact that the watch itself recalls of great moments in history and it itself is an item of history as well.

Girard – Perregaux Monte – Carlo 1973 Flyback Chronograph Watch Pictures Gallery

         The Girard Perregaux brand is continuously striving to achieve even greater results while focusing on satisfying the needs of its loyal customers. The modern approach towards design has gained Girard Perregaux a lot of fans worldwide. Those interested in the Girard Perregaux watches are aware that the design of a watch is just a bonus and that the real acquisition remains behind the case, we’re referring to its perfect mechanism.

         The new R&D 01 presented by Girard Perregaux is especially designed for the racing drivers as it display some uniquely positioned features, like the push-pieces found on the lateral left side of the watch. The chronograph’s functions are fully operational even in the most challenging of situations and it’s easily accessible due to the position of the push-pieces. The new R&D 01 displays the crown at the 4 o’clock position and it’s characterized by robust and smooth lines, making it really easy to use.

         The case of this clock is covered in sapphire crystal, both the top and the back. The sapphire crystal case back allows a clear view towards the mechanism of the watch, allowing whoever might be interested to admire the highly complicated movement and how elements combine together to form such a functional whole. The case back is secured with the help of six Imbus screws, making the experienced eye to think about some of the elements used in car construction.

         This exquisite new line of Girard Perregaux R&D 01 watches is made exclusively of black PVD steel, meeting the requirements of the highest standards in terms of watch manufacturing materials. This particular edition by Girard Perregaux has been of a huge success on the market and has brought its contribution to the well-deserved reputation of the Girard Perregaux brand. The watch uses an automatic mechanism that provides the best level of accuracy in time keeping.

         The new R&D 01 is available on a rubber strap, completing the highly masculine design. The retail price of such watch comes near the sum of 8,100 euros, but the price might vary depending on your local area.

        Even a single glance at this piece for keeping time, from the skilled workshop of Girard Perregaux, is enough to make you a big fan of it. The watch has a sturdy rear side, that has been carved out of sapphire, to provide a peek into it’s mechanism, while making it strong.Well,doesn’t that reflect an easing confidence and self belief of a male?Truly,the Girard Perregaux Men’s World Timer proves to be the watch that you deserve..

        The watch has been so designed by its makers, so as to complement the personality of a man. This is the reason that most of the features of the Girard Perregaux Men’s World Timer are a true testament of this masculine persona. The sapphire casing was deliberately employed in the watch in order to impart the much needed scratch free capabilities to it. For the men who travel all the time, this unique watch provides the facility of viewing the local times from as many as twenty four different time zones of the world. Thus to whatever part of the world you may head, the Girard Perregaux Men’s World Timer will never let you miss out on even a single moment. The dials of the watch have also been custom made out of carbon fiber, and are available in silver coated styles of various kinds. The winding mechanism of the Girard Perregaux Men’s World Timer has a highly innovative, and rather techno feel. It employs a fully automated, pre-included mechanism for winding that does not require you to give any extra attention to it. In order to enhance and stress upon the robust nature of this watch, the water resisting capabilities have been included up to a range of about a hundred feet. Thus I you desire to set out on a rough expedition, this Girard Perregaux Men’s World Timer would always be at your side.

        The host of different features that the Girard Perregaux Men’s World Timer empowers it’s bearer with, in turn justify the price of this watch. The Girard Perregaux Men’s World Timer is a quality piece for keeping time and reflects that class right from your wrist, where it rests.

Girard Perregaux Mens World Timer pictures

        Girard Perregaux Laureato Chronograph is yet another masterpiece from the Swiss masterful watch makers- Girard Perregaux.This unique watch is a sports model watch, which has been introduced into the market as a limited edition tribute to the very famous classic of the year 2009-Bol d’Or Mirabaud regatta. The luxurious as well as comfortable feeling while dawning this watch on the wrist has been ensured with the use of Titanium for making the outer casing of the extraordinary watch. The choice of Titanium for this purpose was made, keeping in mind the allergy free nature of the metal. The entire design and feel of the watch is very handsome and soothing, due to the oceanic enigma surrounding its design.

        The entire concept of the Girard Perregaux Laureato Chronograph exuberate a sense of competition or action. The greatest testimony of this very fact is the chronograph of the watch. The chronograph of the Girard Perregaux Laureato Chronograph has been so designed, to impart it with innovative and state of the art flywheel capabilities, that makes this watch piece come in very handy during races. The proper highlighting of the time is performed between the two ‘O clock as well as the twelve’O clock areas .Even high precision time measurements prevalent in these situations is well supported in the model. This way, the Girard Perregaux Laureato Chronograph is the best watch for applications during races and competitions.

        The dial has been imparted a contemporary and sporty look, with the numerals ,representing the hours ,colored in white on a shiny yellow colored rugged background. The contemporary feel and look of the dial of the Girard Perregaux Laureato Chronograph is further enhanced by the checks stretched right across it.

        As most good things come to an end, this watch would also be a rare one to catch for you in the market. The exclusive model of the Girard Perregaux Laureato Chronograph has only just about thirty or thirty five odd pieces, up for the grab. Thus if you are lucky enough to set your eye on one such piece, jump onto the piece and make it your own. Coming from the house of Girard Perregaux, this watch surely promises to be a best buy.

Girard Perregaux Laureato Chronograph pictures

        The vintage feel of this time keeping master piece has also been realized by its makers and this is the reason that this very make of Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon has been released under the limited edition category of watches by Girard Perregaux.The watch has been imparted a rather contemporary look, with the aid of the exquisite and skillfully crafted outer casing. This outer protective asingc is made in authentic rose quality of gold, and stretches over a 28.60 x 30.30 mm dimension range. While the design of this covering, a lot of thought was put in and in order to ensure perfect clasping and resting of the watch with the average wrist ,the Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon has been imparted a profile that is spherical in shape.

        Even a mere gaze at this awe inducing masterpiece is enough to make the beholder take immediate notice of the exquisitely carved bridges of gold, placed as three parallel pathways linking luxury and comfort of today’s’ time with the timeless feel of the older days. No wonder that the very first Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon took its makers, seven strenuous days to carve it out with finesse.

        It is amazing to learn that the grand Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon took seventy two different, modular parts to complete. It is truly a result of the extraordinary craftsmanship as well as the talent of the makers of this masterpiece, which they were able to house all of these varied modules into a spread measuring to less than a centimeter in radius. The watch employs an efficient rotor composed of platinum, which bestows the final design with a unique and fully automated mechanism for winding. The credibility of this is in turn asserted from the fact that this rotor is a part of a system of winding, which the Girard Perregaux reserves with itself as a patent. The smooth alligator leather strap truly awaits you to clasp it to your wrist and move into every moment of your life, commanding respect and gazes of admiration from each and everyone who witnesses it. The Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with Gold Bridges is available for an easy purchase on the internet.So, when do you plan to indulge into the glory?

Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with Gold Bridges pictures

     The case of the watch is made from solid gold but the combination of colors is unique so the watch doesn’t look like gold and it looks more like copper. The diameter of the entire watch is 40 millimeters and with the 3 separated dials the watch looks exclusively for men but there is also a woman version. Inside the watch the mechanical parts where created with precise and unique instrument. The latest discovery in mechanics, a lathe, that can work with a precision of nanometers and also can work with very hard materials like titanium or gold. Between the 1 o’clock and 2 o’clock we can find the day’s calendar that is design in circle, and the indicator is made from blue steeliness steel. A calendar is not complete without the month indicator and that is found near the 5 and 6 hours and also with a blue indicator.

     When it comes about the hour, minutes and seconds indicators, it is totally a different story. The hours and the minutes are indicated by pink gold arrows and the amazing properties of those is even if there are made from a metal like gold there are non-magnetic when it cams to earth gravity, why, well look like that is a company secret and engineers from Girrard-Perregaux don’t want every body to know that. The second’s indicator is also separate and design in a perfect circle near the 10 hour and has also a blue indicator and the amazing property of this is that it can work as a chronometer.

     Girrard-Perregaux 1966 Annual Calendar and Equation of Time has gathered its true name because of an equation of time that is incorporated on it. Near the four o’clock we can find something that looks like a time keeper but it is backwards. What we are trying to say is that the “+” sign is to the left and the “-“to the right. First you will think that this is a barometer or an altimeter or anything else that you have seen on other watches but that is incorrect. That is a “true time keeper” it actually calculates the correct time, and the reference point is the sun. So yes time does fluctuates and sometimes even if our watches work perfectly they are not indicating the correct time. This device will show you what difference is between your local time and the correct time when we speak about our position to the sun. But know it remains the problem of correct functions from all of the components. This astronomical equation of time is possible only because the Girrard-Perregaux has developed an elliptical cam that can reproduce the movement of the Earth and the movement of the Sun, but also the need for an annual disk is required. You realize that inside this watch is a wheel of maximum 40 millimeters that has 365 knurls on it. This way of keeping time has never been encountered to any other watches and the engineers of Girrard-Perregaux are proudly to present this discovery to the world.

Pictures With Girard-Perregaux 1966 Annual Calendar and Equation of Time