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April 26, 2019
Girard-Perregaux’s “Blue Like the Earth, Black Like the Cosmos” | GIRARD-PERREGAUX
GIRARD-PERREGAUX
New "Neo Bridges Earth to Sky Edition"
Girard-Perregaux, a venerable manufacture, has unveiled its new watch for 2019, the "Neo Bridges Earth to Sky Edition." It is scheduled for release in June 2019.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
A Modern Reinvention of the Maison's Grand Classic Model
Blue like the Earth, black like the cosmos. Girard-Perregaux, with its 2019 theme set as "Earth to Sky," has introduced a model that seems to engage in a dialogue with the universe.
The "Neo Bridges Earth to Sky Edition" embodies the "Neo Bridges" design, a fusion of tradition and technical innovation. The three bridges—a layout with three mainplates arranged linearly—were created by Girard-Perregaux 150 years ago and are now a signature structure of the brand. This designの特徴 is its modern and dramatic expression of these distinctive bridges.
To embody the "Earth to Sky" theme, it features a 45mm titanium case with a black DLC coating. The strap is alligator leather with a rubber-like finish, paired with a titanium triple folding buckle, creating a striking deep black impression.
By removing the dial and revealing the intricate internal structure of the movement, akin to a miniature cosmos, from the front, the watch also features a crystal developed with nearly ten times the usual amount of sapphire crystal. This is ingeniously crafted to capture light and focus it towards the center of the movement. Transparent sapphire crystal is also used for the case back, allowing a view of the 208-component movement from the rear.
Neo Bridges Earth to Sky Edition
Ref.|84000-21-632-BH6A
Movement|Automatic winding
Power Reserve|Approx. 54 hours
Case Material|Titanium
Case Diameter|42mm
Strap|Alligator with rubber-like finish
Price|¥2,970,000 (excluding tax)
Release|Scheduled for June 2019 release
