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GIRARD PERREGAUX - WATCHES FOR THE FEW SINCE 1791

"Automobiles and watches. Both are instruments, machines, and yet their common denominator is... emotions." As underscored by Luigi Macaluso, CEO of the Manufacture of Haute Horlogerie Girard-Perregaux, the worlds of luxury watch-making and elegant cars share a common conceptual approach. They stand for the respect of tradition and the endless search for beauty, for perfection, for excellence. By becoming a partner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Girard-Perregaux has confirmed its passion for these values.

Few names in the rarefied world of Swiss Haute Horlogerie are as evocative and historical as Girard-Perregaux. Its activities can be traced as far back as 1791, giving it more than two centuries of heritage. Some of the most innovative designs and movements first created in the 1800’s, like the Tourbillon with three gold Bridges, are still relevant today. However, Girard-Perregaux’s watches are not merely re-editions of past glories. They are developed with a modern eye, so that the relevance of the company’s heritage is reflected upon the application of the latest technology.

Girard-Perregaux has always been committed to innovation. The company has registered more than 80 patents in the field of watch-making. Furthermore, it is one of the few remaining genuine Swiss watch "Manufactures" (the word comes from the Latin for "made by hand"). It takes a holistic approach to watch-making, defining, designing, developing and producing both the external components of a watch and its "heart", the movement. With both an extensive portfolio of sophisticated movements and a unique design approach, Girard-Perregaux’s exceptional timepieces are a remarkable blend of creativity and technique. A veritable treasure trove for connoisseurs.

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