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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Youth Movement: Girard-Perregaux Brings Young Watchmakers to New YorkMay 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Recently, I learned firsthand to never again take for granted the faithful functionality of my mechanical watches. Given the opportunity to sit down at a watchmaker's bench and use the tiny tools to painstakingly and precisely attach wheels and jewels to a stripped-down baseplate, it became extremely clear just how much concentration, dexterity, and patience — not to mention plain old … [Read more...] Dominique Loiseau on Girard-Perregaux: The WatchTime Q&AApril 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment  French-born watchmaker Dominique Loiseau first caught the attention of watch collectors in the 1980s, the great wasteland years of the mechanical watch industry when quartz ruled the watch-world roost. His complex and creative inventions, such the Rose des Temps clock, the Blancpain 1735 wristwatch and the 1f4 models from his own independent atelier, have made him a legend among the collector … [Read more...] Michael Margolis to be American President of Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichardFebruary 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment  The Sowind Group, parent company of the Swiss luxury watch brands Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard, has announced the appointment of Michael Margolis to its team as the new President of America. Margolis will join Michele Sofisti, Sowind Group CEO, Stefano Macaluso, Girard-Perregaux Managing Director, and Massimo Macaluso, JeanRichard Managing Director, to oversee the U.S. expansion strategy. … [Read more...] Now Hear This: The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Minute RepeaterFebruary 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment  A stand-out moment at SIHH 2012 occurred following the formal press presentation at Girard-Perregaux. Journalists were chatting and passing the new models around, scrutinizing aesthetics and testing functions. From across the room, over the cocktail party-level din, I heard clearly the chimes of the 1966 Minute Repeater, in the hands of a fellow reporter, sans sounding board. Wow. … [Read more...] Michele Sofisti Appointed CEO of Sowind GroupAugust 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment  PPR announced in Paris today the appointment of Michele Sofisti as CEO of Sowind Group, effective immediately. He will be seconded by Stefano Macaluso, Managing Director for Girard-Perregaux, and Massimo Macaluso, Managing Director for JeanRichard and the Manufacture, who remain in their current positions. Sofisti will also continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer Gucci Group Watches and … [Read more...] PPR Becomes the Majority Shareholder of Sowind GroupJuly 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Sowind Group and PPR jointly announced today the launch of a reserved capital increase of Sowind Group that will be fully subscribed by PPR. PPR will then become the majority shareholder of Sowind with a 50.1 % stake. PPR already owned a 23% share based on a strategic partnership agreement signed in 2008 when Sowind was controlled by Luigi Macaluso, who passed away in October last year. … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar White GoldMarch 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Girard-Perregaux has unveiled a new version of the Full Calendar from its 1966 collection, this time in white gold. Inside the polished 40mm case is the manufacture's in-house automatic caliber GP033M0 with date, day, month and moon phase. The slightly domed dial is available in black or white-silver opalin. Find complete specifications and pricing inside. … [Read more...] SIHH: Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 XXLJanuary 17, 2011 By 1 Comment  The Vintage 1945 collection is a modern reinterpretation of the spirit of an Art Deco-inspired model with a rectangular case. At 35.25 x 36.20mm, the generous dimensions give it a strong presence on the wrist. … [Read more...] SIHH: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Tourbillon With Gold BridgeJanuary 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment  At SIHH, Girard-Perregaux's Haute Horlogerie collection will be enhanced by the addition of a model inspired by its history and its complication: the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Tourbillon with Gold Bridge. Expressing the essence of Girard-Perregaux watchmaking tradition, it will be available in an edition of 50 individually-numbered pieces. … [Read more...] Patrizzi Pocket Expert: Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Gold BridgeNovember 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Patrizzi & Co announces the new work from its Patrizzi Pocket Expert series - an ongoing collection of pocket-sized watchmaking reference books - paying tribute to the Tourbillon with Gold Bridge from the Girard-Perregaux manufacture. The book contains clear explanations, in a pocket guide format, of the history and technical details surrounding an icon of the Swiss Haute Horlogerie. … [Read more...] SIHH Preview: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Small SecondNovember 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection reflects the brand’s ability to produce pure watchmaking classics. The latest addition in this line, the 1966 Small Second, embodies the essence of a refined timepiece right down to the smallest details. … [Read more...] Sowind Group Announces ReorganizationNovember 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Sowind Group (Girard-Perregaux and Jeanrichard) has announced a management reorganization following the sudden death of Chairman Luigi Macaluso on October 27. Monica Mailander Macaluso has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Sowind Group holding company, while the directorship and operational management have been entrusted to Stefano and Massimo Macaluso, Chairman and CEO of Sowind SA … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Releases iPhone and iPad AppNovember 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Now you can carry the world of Girard-Perregaux with you wherever you go. Designed for the iPhone and iPad, the brand's new, interactive app enables you to discover the Manufacture's flagship models. It provides a reading of real time elapsed since opening, and a virtual try-on function for all the Girard-Perregaux watches. Play with the Girard-Perregaux Jackpot Tourbillon, and compare your score … [Read more...] Sowind Group Chairman Luigi Macaluso Passes AwayOctober 27, 2010 By 1 Comment  Sowind Group (Girard-Perregaux and JEANRICHARD) has issued a statement announcing that its Chairman, Luigi Macaluso, has unexpectedly passed away at age 62 after suffering a heart attack. Luigi, known as “Gino” by those closest to him, was born in Turin, Italy, in 1948. He was married to Monica and the father of four children, Stefano, Massimo, Anna and Margherita. More than 10 years ago, his … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux 1966 Perpetual CalendarSeptember 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Girard-Perregaux has added a Perpetual Calendar to its classically-styled 1966 collection. The 40mm case houses in-house caliber GP033Q0 with 288 components. The caliber uses the Manufacture's exclusive Microvar variable inertia balance, which is visible through the watch's transparent case-back. … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Steel ChronographJuly 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Girard-Perregaux is introducing a new steel version of its popular ww.tc chronograph. Originally launched in 2000, this collection has quickly become one of G-P's iconic lines. The ww.tc (world wide time control) displays all 24 time zones on its dial. An exclusive coupling mechanism drives the ring displaying 24 cities representing the zones. The hour ring also has a day/night indicator. … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux 35th Anniversary Laureato QuartzMay 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment  2010 marks a double anniversary for Girard-Perregaux: 35 years of the Laureato collection and 40 years since its first quartz wristwatches. The Manufacture played an important role in the development of quartz movements; it set the frequency of 32,768 Hz, since adopted by all manufacturers as the universal standard. The Story of Quartz at Girard-Perregaux In the 1960s, Girard-Perregaux … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Opens Flagship Boutique on Madison AvenueApril 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Girard-Perregaux continues its expansion with the opening of its first American boutique at 701 Madison Avenue, the prestigious home to some of the world’s finest luxury brands. The Leonori building, constructed in 1902 and designated a city landmark, houses Girard-Perregaux between 62nd and 63rd streets. All of the Brand’s collections, including the Haute Horlogerie models and limited … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux 1966 Annual Calendar and Equation of TimeMarch 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The La Chaux-de-Fonds Manufacture has unveiled a white gold version of the annual calendar and equation of time from its Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection. This model incorporates a useful annual calendar that takes account of the lengths of the months, save February. Also on board is an equation of time, indicating the difference between the true solar time and the mean time, or meridian time. … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Creates Ermenegildo Zegna Centennial Limited EditionFebruary 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment  2010 marks the Centennial year of Ermenegildo Zegna, one of Italy’s longest standing family-driven enterprises. Four generations of the Zegna family have directed the company’s activities and created a global brand with stores in eighty six countries. To celebrate this anniversary, Zegna is launching a limited edition watch created by Girard-Perregaux. The edition is limited to 100 pieces, … [Read more...] WATCHTIME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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