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One of the many traits I cherish about GP is their sense of whimsy. These whimsical aspects bring a spark of fun, and added interest to a timepiece. Such extraordinary complications can also serve to

“You employ stone, wood and concrete, and with these materials you build houses and palaces: That is construction. Ingenuity is at work. But suddenly you touch my heart, you do me good. I am happy and

Last year, Girard-Perregaux and its sister company JeanRichard, were bought by PPR group. PPR group's CEO, François-Henri Pinault, was recently featured in an interview originally published in the Fre

Let's talk about our dream APs. While I love my 15300 to death, and am super satisfied with it, that doesn't mean I wouldn't want to own other APs! If money were no object, which AP would you choose t

Paris / September 4th, 2012 THE NEW FACE OF TRADITION Girard-Perregaux and Paris: a special story, over a century old. It started in 1889, at the Universal Exhibition of Paris: the public presentation

I was quite excited to learn that my fellow moderator, Ken, aka "KIH" on the forum, was planning a visit to the States. The Southern California PuristSPro contingent was lucky enough to make it onto h

New York, NY (May 2, 2012) – Girard-Perregaux, iconic luxury Swiss watch brand, was proud to announce the unveiling of an industry first, the print and online journal: The New Face of Tradition, Eight

After spending some time "at the spa" my 15300 is back and better than ever! I am even more in love with the watch now. The tapisserie dial, the perfectly matched hands and indices, the strong angles

Girard-Perregaux has started a new campaign to recognize their young, talented watchmakers. I think it's great to see the company promoting the people who craft our watches. Except for a handful of ve

Yves Piaget is President of the company that bears his family name. The company Piaget is famous for its ultra-thin watches and amazing jewelry creations. This year Piaget has launched a beautiful ros

One of the most enjoyable aspects of this site is its power to bring people together who would likely otherwise never meet, and give them a shared platform for friendship. Yesterday, a few of us welco

In 1945, Girard-Perregaux introduced a rectangular watch with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock. From left to right: Reference 2593 (c. 2004) and a vintage piece (c. 1945). (Photo co

LIMELIGHT DANCING LIGHT The four seasons of pleasure It takes a spring to herald a summer, autumn and winter. With the Limelight Dancing Light Collection, Piaget unfolds time in tune with seasonal whi

GIRARD-PERREGAUX 1966 JEWELLERY TIME DRESSED IN OVER 800 DIAMONDS A white- or pink-gold gown, a face lit up with diamonds, a heart whose regular beats heightens its precision... The Girard-Perregaux 1

PRESS RELEASE JEANRICHARD congratulates Franck Cammas, skipper on Groupama 4 and his men on this victory in the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. Saturday, March 10, 10:33 UTC. One of the longest le

PRESS RELEASE GIRARD-PERREGAUX 1966 MINUTE REPEATER The mechanics of harmony A masterpiece of elegance and technology, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Minute Repeater unveils a magnificent mechanism that pr

PRESS RELEASE GIRARD-PERREGAUX 1966 LADY MOON-PHASES Precision at the service of elegance Refinement is a virtue in High Watchmaking. So is the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Lady Moon-Phases whose perfect cir

PRESS RELEASE LAUREATO TOURBILLON WITH THREE BRIDGES Watchmaking in levitation In 1889, Girard-Perregaux presented its Tourbillon with three gold Bridges at the Universal Exhibition in Paris, and was

PRESS RELEASE GIRARD-PERREGAUX, VINTAGE 1945 LARGE DATE MOON-PHASES Contemporary vision of a timeless watch At the same time classic and cutting-edge, the Vintage 1945 collection is a symbol of contem

PRESS RELEASE The Gouverneur takes the stage: Balanced shapes meet Haute Horlogerie in a fascinating new expression The Gouverneur line by Piaget is first and foremost a subtle balance between two sha