We are in the midst of auction season and auction is a great place to buy a watch. Since I work at Christie’s, I’m going to give you the lowdown on how the process works here, but it’s probably similar at the other auction houses. You might be intimidated ... Read more
Girard-Perregaux has history dating back to 1791 and are a true manufacture, making cases, dials, and movements. In fact, other brands seek out their high quality movements as a base, such as URWERK and MB&F. Scroll down for some other great facts you might not have known. First brand ... Read more
Girard-Perregaux is doing a full-blown campaign to reposition themselves as a go-to brand in haute horlogerie. More important, they are backing it up with some grand initiatives. First, they brought on Dominique Loiseau, an independent watchmaker known for his progressive thinking, to introduce the “Manifesto of Time”. Additionally, a ... Read more
Girard-Perregaux has gone on the offensive, big time. They’ve promised a reinvigoration of the brand with some surprises in store. And, truth be told, they needed to be shaken up because for a long time Girard-Perregaux has failed to give us a jolt. The models in the collection were starting ... Read more
Most high end watches these days come with display backs. They show off the beauty of the movement behind it, more often than not adorned with Geneva striping, blued screws and other gorgeous decorations. They also give an insight into the micro-mechanics that for many of us is at least ... Read more
Just a few short weeks ago, Girard-Perregaux pulled back the curtain on their Manifesto of Time at TimeCrafters, which we covered here. Orchestrated by watchmaker Dominique Loiseau, the Manifesto aims to bring Girard-Perregaux to the next level and differentiate them from the crowded pack of brands jostling for customer dollars. They ... Read more
Let’s face it, Girard-Perregaux possesses a lot of history and potential, but hasn’t capitalized on the possibilities. While the brand certainly has its fans, within the price points they have a lot of competition for sales. Additionally, in the pre-owned markets such as auctions, they don’t hold up enough in ... Read more
Band Aid already sung about it the children as our future in the song “We Are The World”. That same thing goes in a slightly different context for watch making. Girard-Perregaux realizes this all too well. It knows that to continue to make great watches like the ww.tc, Tourbillon with ... Read more
A concrete dial on a watch? You’ve got to be kidding me. Girard-Perregaux just announced on their website that they’re making a dial out of concrete. They’re touting it as a fantastic first but I’m on the fence here. Concrete isn’t considered a sexy substance choice in traditional crafts. It’s ... Read more
At JCK Las Vegas, Girard-Perregaux will release a new version of its popular world time model called ww.tc Dark Night. In a 43mm black ceramic case with highlights of red and black, the watch is produced in a limited edition of 25 specifically for the US. If you look at ... Read more