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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Girard-Perregaux Traveller: The Evolution of the ww.tc CollectionJune 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment  The streamlining of Girard-Perregaux, which began last year with the introduction of the Hawk collection, continues with the debut of the new Traveller, an updated version of G-P's ww.tc collection, at Baselworld 2013. The first two Traveller models are a chronograph with world-time function and a moon-phase model with large date. … [Read more...] Vegas, Baby! 6 Watches for High RollersJune 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment  WatchTime is in Las Vegas this week for the JCK and Couture watch and jewelry shows. While we're in a Vegas mood, we've compiled a list of watches that evoke the spirit of Las Vegas. Below are watches inspired by the city and its games of chance, including some watches that double as functioning games themselves. Christophe Claret's 21 Blackjack functions as a miniature casino with three … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Novelties at BaselworldApril 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Head to watch-insider.com to see Girard-Perregaux's latest watches introduced at Baselworld 2013. Alexander Linz got a look at the new timepieces as well the movements of the watches, including the Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement, seen below. To see more of Girard-Perregaux's Baselworld novelties, click here. … [Read more...] Baselworld 2013 Day Three: Breguet, Jaquet Droz, Girard-Perregaux, HermèsApril 28, 2013 By 1 Comment  Day Three at the Baselworld watch fair was packed, as my WatchTime editorial colleagues and I visited a slew of big-name watch brands and had the opportunity to check out their latest offerings for 2013, including horological milestones from Breguet and Girard-Perregaux. … [Read more...] Seconds City: Exploring La Chaux-de-FondsMarch 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment  In our March-April issue, on sale now on newsstands and for the iPad, Norma Buchanan visits the Swiss watchmaking town of Le Locle. In this feature story from our June 2009 issue, Buchanan journeys to another cradle of Swiss horology, La Chaux-de-Fonds, a town that is still, as Karl Marx described it a century and a half ago, “one giant watch factory.” … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Introduces New 1966 LadyMarch 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Girard-Perregaux has added a new ladies' watch to its collection of 1966 timepieces. The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Lady, which G-P says is designed for both daily and formal wear, comes in a case of either rose gold ($16,390) or white gold ($17,530), with 80 diamonds along the bezel extending into the lugs. The guilloché-decorated dial also features diamonds at each hour mark, except for 12 and 6 … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux and Asia Society Southern California Honor Yao MingFebruary 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Girard-Perregaux and the Asia Society Southern California (ASSC) partnered up last week at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel to honor legendary basketball personality Yao Ming at the ASSC's 2013 Annual Gala. Yao Ming, the eight-time All-Star center with the Houston Rockets who has also played on three PRC Olympic basketball team, is also an active philanthropist, not only through his foundation … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux’s New Hawk Collection Takes Flight in MiamiDecember 14, 2012 By 2 Comments  One night after its limited edition FOReverglades watch made its debut during the Art Basel Miami Beach festivities, Girard-Perregaux launched its new sports watch line, called Hawk, at a "watchmaking on the beach" event at Miami's Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Before the event, WatchTime sat with Michele Sofisti, CEO of the brand, who gave us a close look at the new pieces and answered questions about … [Read more...] Breguet Brings Guilloché to Art Basel MiamiDecember 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Breguet joined in on last week's festivities at Art Basel in Miami, where other brands, including Girard-Perregaux and Roger Dubuis, celebrated the arts and watchmaking. Breguet brought the ancient art of guilloché to Miami Beach for the citywide event. From December 6th to the 9th, Breguet took part in AD Oasis at the Raleigh Hotel to celebrate innovators and designers in lifestyle … [Read more...] Roger Dubuis at Art BaselDecember 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Girard Perregaux wasn't the only brand celebrating at Art Basel, the week-long series of exhibitions and performance art taking place in Miami. Roger Dubuis had festivities of its own to introduce its newest brand ambassador, model/designer/artist Daphne Guinness. Guinness will be the face of the new Roger Dubuis Velvet Collection in a campaign shot by famous fashion photographer Nick Knight. … [Read more...] Limited-Edition Girard-Perregaux Hawk Debuts at Art Basel MiamiDecember 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment  On the eve of the official launch event for its new Hawk line of sports watches in Miami, Girard-Perregaux presented the first limited-edition model of the new collection, inspired by FOReverglades, a public art exhibition by William Sweetlove and the Cracking Art Group collective that is a centerpiece attraction of Miami's Art Week. The unveiling took place during a breakfast event at Miami's … [Read more...] First Look: Girard-Perregaux’s New Hawk Sports WatchDecember 5, 2012 By 1 Comment  I landed in Miami last night to attend the world renowned Art Basel Miami Beach art fair as a guest of Swiss watch brand Girard-Perregaux. The show will provide the big stage on which G-P will introduce its new collection of sports watches, called the Hawk. The company has released little info about the watches so far, but I can show you a photo (below) of one of the new models in advance of the … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 XXL ChronographNovember 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Girard-Perregaux's Vintage 1945 XXL collection, inspired by Art Deco timepieces from the early 20th century, has become one of the brand's most popular lines, expanding in recent years to include models with small seconds, power-reserve displays, moon-phases, and now a chronograph. The rectangular case, with straight lines elegantly flowing into curved ones, is made of rose gold or steel and … [Read more...] WatchTime’s November-December Issue is On Sale Now!November 13, 2012 By 1 Comment  The November-December issue of WatchTime is in stores now, featuring tests of Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Extra-Thin and IWC's Top Gun Perpetual Calendar, an exclusive connoisseur profile of Arnold Schwarzenegger, our annual sports-watch showcase, and more. Click here for highlights from the issue... … [Read more...] Triple Threat: JeanRichard Introduces Three New Watch CollectionsNovember 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment  The Swiss watch brand JEANRICHARD has often been in the shadow of its better-known sister brand in the Sowind Group, Girard-Perregaux. However, with the introduction of three revamped collections — the classical 1681 Ronde and the sporty Highlands and Aquascope — the brand is making a move to establish its own distinct identity. … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux and Hugh Jackman Fight CancerOctober 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Girard Perregaux has partnered with the Hour Glass Group, sponsor of the Fight Cancer Foundation’s signature annual fundraising event, the Red Ball, held in the Palladium Ballroom at the Crown. The Red Ball is in its 20th year, and had over 1,300 guests. Among the attendees was actor and patron of the Fight Cancer Foundation, Hugh Jackman, wearing a Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 watch. Jackman … [Read more...] Facetime October 13October 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Welcome to Facetime! To be featured here, in our magazine, Pinterest, and our other social networks, send us a hi-res pic (at least 1mb) at photo@watchtime.com. … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Unveils Le Corbusier Trilogy of Limited-Edition WatchesOctober 3, 2012 By 1 Comment  La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the Swiss Jura, is regarded as the cradle of fine watchmaking, but it is also the birthplace of Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known more widely as Le Corbusier, one of the titans of modern architecture and design. Now, Girard-Perregaux, a watch brand based in La Chaux-de-Fonds and long associated with Le Corbusier's estate, has released a trilogy of watches with designs based on … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Limited Edition Bi-Axial TourbillonSeptember 28, 2012 By 2 Comments  Girard-Perregaux recently announced a new limited edition of its bi-axial Tourbillon with a black DLC-coated titanium case. The watch features two concentric cages making multidimensional rotations: an internal cage containing the balance wheel, balance spring and escapement, completing one full turn on its axis every 45 seconds, and an external cage rotating on a second axis, completing a full … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Young Watchmakers Tour in ParisSeptember 6, 2012 By 1 Comment  Girard-Perregaux's young watchmakers continue their tour, most recently having arrived in Paris, France. The Girard-Perregaux Young Watchmakers Tour launched in New York, showcasing the young talent of the Manufacture. As they did in New York, the watchmakers traveled around the city, showing off their skills at famous locales like Norte Dame and the Arc du Triumph. Their trip culminated in an … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG “Superman” Henry Cavill Wears Omega at “Man of Steel” Movie PremiereHenry Cavill, star of the blockbuster new Superman movie, "Man of Steel," was seen wearing an Omega watch at the film's UK premiere. Cavill, the latest actor to play Superman and … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
WATCH TO WATCH Patek Philippe Ref. 5200 Gondolo 8 Days, Day & Date IndicationAmong Patek Philippe's new product releases at Baselworld 2013 was a timepiece aimed squarely at aficionados of classical, hand-wound watches: the Ref. 5200 Gondolo 8 Days, Day and Date Indication, which features the Gondolo … [Read More...] More Watches To WatchFACETIME PHOTOS Facetime June 15Welcome to another installment of Facetime! Thanks to Matthew Marcus, Jason Stanford, and Hamed Abbas for the great pictures! As … [Read More...] WATCH WALLPAPER Watch Wallpaper: A. Lange & Söhne Watches in Basic BlackLike many luxury watch brands, Germany's A. Lange & Söhne has embraced the all-black color scheme as a sleek, elegant look for several of its timepieces. Click here to find downloadable wallpaper … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
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