A Manufacture of Design and a Manufacture of Movements since 1791. With over 30 calibres in its catalogue, 80 patents, and a legacy spanning more than 230 years, Girard-Perregaux is a master of Haute Horlogerie. From its origins, the brand stood out as a pioneer. In 1791, it introduced the idea of a modern integrated watch manufacture, the first of its kind, which would inspire the industry that followed. The founders and leaders of the brand, each in their time, advanced the prestige of the brand through their visionary and forward-thinking spirit. This spirit led to key milestones: the Three Bridges Tourbillon in 1867; the first ever high frequency mechanical movement in 1965, with a 36,000 vph; the universal quartz frequency (32,768 Hz) in 1971; and the Constant Escapement in 2013, winner of the Aiguille d’Or at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Each breakthrough is the result of an in-house team passionate about pushing boundaries while honoring tradition. Girard-Perregaux is also deeply design-driven. Every element - form, structure, aesthetics – is conceived, developed, and crafted in-house. The Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges, awarded at the 1889 Paris Universal Exhibition, was revolutionary both technically and visually.
This philosophy found its purest expression in the Laureato. Launched in 1975 and entirely designed in-house, it draws inspiration from bold and symmetrical forms — a signature of Girard-Perregaux’s style — most notably expressed through its octagonal bezel, now a defining element of the Laureato’s visual DNA.
Over the years, the Laureato has embraced new complications and automatic movements, evolving while preserving its distinctive identity. Today, Girard-Perregaux is internationally respected and admired by watch lovers and collectors for its incomparable approach to Haute Horlogerie. It is a name synonymous with sophisticated luxury and timeless aesthetic… A Manufacture that has always remained true to its long and undeniable heritage.
