Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 KIng Size Watch
Nov 28, 2005
In 1945 Girard Perregaux invented the model that is known today as the Vintage 1945. The distinctive rectangular case shape of this watch has become the hallmark of Girard Perregaux and they have successfully taken the design to new levels. The Vintage 1945 Kin Size small seconds is a wonderful watch with a truly retro feel.  The case on the Vintage....

Girard Perregaux Vintage Lady Watch
Nov 28, 2005
Girard Perregaux’s Vintage 1945 Lady watch has a unique and timeless design. The rectangular case shape is has an elegant retro look that will stand the test of any fashion craze. GP’s designers were careful to taper the design of the case shape to fit a woman’s wrist with lasting comfort. Girard Perregaux has designed the Vintage 1945 Lady watch with either....

Girard Perregaux Richeville Chronograph Watch
Nov 26, 2005
Girard Perregaux continues to impress us with the Richeville collection of timepieces. The Richeville Chronograph has evolved into a complicated watch that is elegant but “big”. Larger cases sizes are all the rage among Swiss watch designers and Girard Perregaux is a serious competitor with the new larger Richeville Chronograph. GP offers this chronograph in....

Girard Perregaux Richeville Lady Watch
Nov 26, 2005
With their recent addition of the Richeville Lady collection, Girard Perregaux has become a serious competitor in the ladies timepiece segment. The Richeville Lady Watch collection was designed with a women’s wrist in mind. The Tonneau (Or barrel in French) shaped case not only looks better on a woman’s wrist but it fits better as well. Girard Perregaux was....

FrontRunner: Watch For Sail
Oct 01, 2005
The recreational sailors and fishermen who frequent San Francisco’s Golden Gate Yacht Club must have been surprised to learn that a $160,000 commemorative tourbillon from Girard-Perregaux ( www.girard-perregaux.com , 877.846.3447) would bear their club’s burgee. The modest gray structure on the bay became conspicuous when high-tech mogul....

SEA HAWK II – USA 71 by Girard-Perregaux
Sep 26, 2005
Named after the first of the BMW Oracle Racing Team designed for the 31st America’s Cup in New Zealand (2003). Stainless steel case (42 mm) equipped with an automatic mechanical GP033R0 movement. Carbon fibre dial, hours, minutes, seconds functions, minimum 46-hour power reserve with indicator, date between 1 and 2 o’clock, anti-reflective....

High-Fashion Fliers
Sep 01, 2005
Flight Resources Falcon Jet , 201.541.4600, www.falconjet.com Scottsdale Hangar One , 480.624.9000, www.scottsdalehangar1.com Swaback Partners , 480.367.2100, www.swabackpartners.com Fashion Resources Agnona , 212.421.4488 (N.Y.) and 714.444.1534 (Calif.), www.agnona.it Bottega Veneta , 877.362.1715, www.bottegaveneta.com Brioni ,....

BASELWORLD & SIHH: Part 6
Jul 28, 2005
Family affairs In the wide central corridors, murmurs could be heard from the cosmopolitan crowd of ‘invited guests’, some standing around and others sitting at the restaurants. Before us stood the stands of two brands, side by side, belonging to Luigi Macaluso: Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard . We began with the younger of the two,....

Magazine contents February - March 2005 issue
Mar 06, 2005
Editorial The Internet – false fears and genuine challenges Cover Story A Date to remember – de Grisogono Haut de Gamme/Haute Horlogerie The new faces of Rolex The 3 Volution of Antoine Preziuso deLaCour reaches for the stars The Portuguese of the 21st century Aquanaute Luce by Patek....

Feature: Independently Healthy
Dec 01, 2004
It is no secret that today’s prestige watchmaking business is a far cry from the charming cottage industry of yesteryear. After a decade of multimillion-dollar acquisitions and consolidation, luxury conglomerates now control an estimated 80 percent of the Swiss watch industry, including many of its oldest, most venerated brands. With the....