Is this a dream, or an illusion? A room surrounded by ultra-complex timepieces | GIRARD-PERREGAUX Gallery
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December 19, 2016

Is this a dream, or an illusion? A room surrounded by ultra-complex timepieces | GIRARD-PERREGAUX Gallery

<strong>La Esmeralda Tourbillon</strong><br /> A 2016 creation paying homage to the 1889 Paris Exposition gold medal-winning pocket watch, the "Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon." Its arrow-shaped bridges faithfully reproduce the original design, exuding presence. Features a tourbillon at 6 o'clock. ¥21.45 million (18KPG, tax excl.).
<strong>Minute Repeater Bridges Tourbillon</strong><br /> A masterpiece to be enjoyed through both sight and sound, with the tourbillon and minute repeater mechanisms visible on the wrist, and the chime of the minute repeater audible. Titanium is used for the case. ¥37.35 million (Titanium, tax excl.). *Although a different model, here is a sound sample of a Girard-Perregaux minute repeater (https://youtu.be/3JB90s7CnQw).
<strong>Tri-Axial Tourbillon</strong><br /> The movement of the three-axis tourbillon can be admired through the dome-shaped crystal at 9 o'clock and the small windows on the case side. While housing a traditional complex mechanism, its timeless design is also a key feature. ¥39.77 million (Titanium, tax excl.).
Stefano Macaluso, Head of Product Development at Girard-Perregaux
<strong>1966 The Chamber of Wonders</strong><br /> Depicting views of Earth from space and space from Earth in different eras on the dial. This series was completed in the first workshop named "Studiolo Scientifica." Limited to 18 pieces each. Price for a set of 3: ¥19.65 million (tax excl.). Individual pieces: ¥6.55 million each (tax excl.).
<strong>Constant Escapement L.M.</strong><br /> Features Girard-Perregaux's newly developed escapement, the "Constant Escapement," which utilizes the elasticity of silicon. Equipped with a linear power reserve indicator on the left side of the dial. ¥13.48 million (18KWG, tax excl.). ¥13.48 million (18KPG, tax excl.). ¥9.49 million (Titanium, tax excl.).
<strong>Vintage 1945 Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon</strong><br /> Features the Three Bridges on the dial, a signature design of Girard-Perregaux since its first exhibition at the 1889 Paris Exposition. The tourbillon mechanism is located on the lowest bridge. ¥22.47 million each (18KWG, tax excl.).
<strong>Vintage 1945 Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon</strong><br /> Features the Three Bridges on the dial, a signature design of Girard-Perregaux since its first exhibition at the 1889 Paris Exposition. The tourbillon mechanism is located on the lowest bridge. ¥22.47 million (18KPG, tax excl.).
<strong>Neo Three Bridges Tourbillon</strong><br /> A modernized take on Girard-Perregaux's signature Three Bridges design. The tourbillon cage on the lowest bridge is crafted from titanium. ¥16.01 million each (18KPG or DLC-coated titanium, tax excl.).
<strong>1966 Bridges Tourbillon</strong><br /> A tourbillon with a simple form, designed for everyday wear. Its classical design, exuding a dressy feel, showcases the understated elegance characteristic of Girard-Perregaux's respect for history. ¥15.73 million (18KPG, tax excl.).
<strong>Cat's Eye Gold Bridges Tourbillon</strong><br /> Features an 18KPG case set with 50 brilliant-cut diamonds (1.25 ct total weight). The engraved mother-of-pearl dial creates an elegant ambiance. A traditional tourbillon cage, composed of 80 parts, is positioned at 6 o'clock. ¥13.24 million (tax excl.).
<strong>Cat's Eye Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon</strong><br /> Features an 18KPG case set with 54 baguette-cut diamonds (3.5 ct total weight). The dial is set with 208 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.55 ct total weight), creating a luxurious atmosphere. The tourbillon mechanism is positioned at 6 o'clock. ¥23.23 million (tax excl.).
<strong>1966 Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon</strong><br /> Features the Three Bridges on the dial, a signature design of Girard-Perregaux since its first exhibition at the 1889 Paris Exposition. The tourbillon mechanism is located on the lowest bridge. ¥20.79 million (18KPG or 18KPG, tax excl.).
<strong>1966 Minute Repeater Annual Calendar & Equation of Time</strong><br /> Equipped with a "minute repeater" function that audibly indicates the current time via lever operation, an annual calendar that requires manual adjustment only once a year on February 28th (automatic on other dates), and an equation of time display showing the difference between mean solar time and apparent solar time. ¥30.33 million (18KPG, tax excl.).
<strong>Minute Repeater Bridges Tourbillon</strong><br /> Focusing on titanium for its excellent sound conductivity, this material is used for the case of the minute repeater model. Features two gongs at 12 o'clock. The tourbillon is visible at 6 o'clock. ¥37.35 million (Titanium, tax excl.).
<strong>Tri-Axial Tourbillon</strong><br /> Features a tourbillon that corrects for three-dimensional positional errors by combining three axes rotating at 1 rotation per minute, 1 rotation per 30 seconds, and 1 rotation per 2 minutes. A power reserve indicator is equipped on the lower right of the dial. ¥39.77 million (Titanium, tax excl.).
<strong>La Esmeralda Tourbillon</strong><br /> Recreates the design of Girard-Perregaux founder Constant Girard's masterpiece, "La Esmeralda" (pocket watch), in a wristwatch. The iconic Three Bridges feature the tourbillon mechanism on the lowest bridge. ¥21.45 million (18KPG, tax excl.).
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