Amanico introduces the Girard Perregaux Quasar Azure, a new interpretation of the brand's iconic Tourbillon with Bridges. This post delves into the watch's innovative use of blue sapphire crystal for its case, emphasizing transparency, light, and geometry. Amanico provides a detailed overview of its technical specifications and design philosophy, positioning it as a modern work of art.
A few days ago, Girard Perregaux unveiled a new version of what is a tradition for some 20 years, now, the Tourbillon with bridges.
Here, we have the case of a Neotourbillon, but in blue sapphire crystal, 46 mm big, 15, 25 high, with a sapphire crystal case back, which is water resistant to 30 meters, which is enough for the purpose of that watch.
Th movement, the Cal GP 09400, takes the place of the dial, here. And what a decorum! The three bridges are made in titanium grade 5, arched like on the former versions of the Neotourbillon. A sublime and modern interpretation of the Tourbillon, indeed, which works very nicely with the blue sapphire case. It is all about light, transparency, geometry.
A work of modern art.
And for once, with the GP Tourbillon with Bridges, the show is also on the case back. Normally, the back side is much less interesting, but not here:
The Cal 09400 is automatic, with its discreet rotor- made of white gold- located at 12 o' clock. It offers a power reserve of 60 hours and beats at the pace of 21, 600 vibrations per hour.
The only flaws I find are the size... I would love to see a 44 mm version, rather than the 46 mm case. A tad less high would be better, indeed. I would also have preferred a wider Limited Edition, because 8 pieces is nothing. 25 or 50 would have been better, in my opinion, and, last but not least, the price: 274, 000 CHF without taxes...
Still, GP revealed another treasure, with the Quasar Azure.
Best,
Nicolas
