The 1966 collection is inspired on classic girard perregaux models and refers to the year 1966 when gp introduced their first highfrequency watch movement, beating at 36,000 vibrations per hour. Disvover all girard perregaux olimpico watches new, vintage or certified preowned. Girard perregaux tracks the progressive development of the quartz watch technology very consistently and in 1970 can thus address the industrial production of quartz wristwatches as the first company in switzerland. Girard perregaux 1966 all prices for girard perregaux. The history of girardperregaux starts in the 18th century. Buy girard perregaux chronograph wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Girard perregaux found its own, quite unique way to display day and night through a rotating 24 hour disc. The full story girard perregaux used to mark every new olympic games with the launch of a new chronograph, aptly named the olimpico. Watches for the few since 1971 girard perregaux on.
Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for girard perregaux men wristwatches. The laureato is one of girardperregauxs most important designs, with a history going back to its birth in 1975 as a quartzbased chronometer wristwatch. Columnated portico with classicallyinspired sculptures, andrea palladio with scenographic modifications by vicenzo scamozzi, teatro olimpico, vicenza, italy, 158085 photo. This is for a small wrist and measures 6 with a little stretch. However, its place in history, especially for girardperregaux is fundamental. The laureato has remained in girardperregaux s collection ever since. Click pictures to enlarge girardperregeaux introduced the olimpico range to commemorate the olympic games olimpico means olympics in spanishitalian, adding new models to the range every 4 years. This elegant girard perregaux laureato olimpico automatic is a beautiful piece of vintage jewelry that just happens to tell the.
Girard perregaux is proud to unveil its new brand ambassador for china, the acclaimed actor chen xiao a young chinese actor in both television and film, who shows great promise for the future, carving out a name for himself as a result of his intuitive and sparkling performances, earning him many accolades from both the public and the industry. The heritage collection celebrates girard perregaux s rich history. Below is a picture i know not from where of the gp olimpico models. Nov 02, 2017 first was the laureato, a thin, elegant sports watch introduced in 1975. Girardperregaux s oldest roots lie in the work of jeanfrancois bautte, the geneva watchmakerjeweller who presented his first creations in 1791 and whose succession was acquired in 1906 by girardperregaux, born in 1856 from the union of constant girard and marie perregaux. The laureato is one of girard perregaux s most important designs, with a history going back to its birth in 1975 as a quartzbased chronometer wristwatch. Lovely vintage girard perregaux olimpico after a wait of nearly six months i am happy to report that i am the new owner of a gp olimpico ca, 1976. Discover a large selection of girard perregaux 1966 watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. History of girardperregaux from 1791 your watch hub. At jomashop, were committed to helping our staff and customers that we serve in these uncertain times. After extensively studying an original model acquired at auction, the watchmakers revived the expertise which had originally created the tourbillon with three gold bridges pocket watch. It is the direct descendant of a masterpiece from the girardperregaux historical collections. Girard perregaux s master watchmakers continued their efforts in the early 1980s. Perhaps the most iconic, signature design of the swiss house girardperregaux is its three golden bridges tourbillon.
Now, ive got mine dated to 1972 on the basis of its appearance in the 1972 excelsior park catalog. A superb book girard perregaux by francois chaille has recently appeared on the market specifically about the history of this important house, with the full cooperation of the management there. Foudroyante scuderia ferrari chronograph limited edition 9020 selfwinding automatic watch, features a 40mm 18k yellow gold case surrounding a black dial on a brown alligator strap with an 18k yellow gold deployant buckle. Heres a list of inspiring, olympicthemed books to get you through the summer games. In 1791, in switzerland, the first girard perregaux was made. Bring a loupe a girard perregaux olimpico with full set, some killer enicar chronographs, and a few more great under the radar finds. Girard perregaux read our latests articles about girard perregaux buying guide 6 coollooking watches with gradientfume dials, from accessible to highend. Wristwatches are the ultimate collectors item and this handsome volume chronicles the history of a swiss watch manufactory that is an industry standard setter. In 1791, jeanfrancois bautte 22 march 1772, geneva 30 november 1837, geneva establishes a manufacturing company in geneva. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or. Since 2011, the swiss holding group of girardperregaux, sowind group, has been a subsidiary of the french kering group. The frequency applied of girard perregaux is 32,768 ah, later this becomes the international standard for quartz watches.
Finding one with the original, girardperregauxsigned bracelet is no easy feat. On chrono24 youll find prices for 4 girard perregaux ref 4900 watches and can compare and buy a ref 4900 watch at a low price. The 1970s was the golden age for unorthodox sports watch designs. Girard perregaux watches all prices for girard perregaux. Girardperregaux launched the olimpico line to commemorate the olympic games in the 1950s, and for the next 30 years they released a different model every four years. Girard perregaux would soon afterward enter the history books by introducing switzerlands first massproduced quartz watch, which essentially made its mechanical highfrequency watch obsolete. Compare prices on girard perregaux 1966 collection, read specifications and descriptions and see girard perregaux 1966 collection images from our global listings.
Every watch has a story is an exclusive online marketplace for preowned luxury watches. Tc is another addition to the 1966 collection, now only with a world timer. The swiss haute horlogerie manufacture unveils the 1957. Girardperregaux watches boasts a rich and illustrious history in the world of swiss haute horlogerie spanning more than two centuries. This 40 mm steel watch features a revisited vintage design strongly inspired by the aesthetic codes of girard perregauxs gyromatic watches dating from the 1960s and introduced on the occasion of girardperregauxs 225th anniversary this year. There is a controversy as to whether the reference 9075af actually marked the 1968 olympics or the 1976. Discover a large selection of girard perregaux vintage 1945 watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. On display there are collections from the companys past and present, bearing witness to an illustrious history that stretches back over two hundred years. Beginning in 1791 when jeanfrancois bautte, an exceptionally talented watchmaker and goldsmith created his first timepiece at the tender young age of 19 laying the groundwork for girardperregaux watches.
Girard perregaux olimpico 4900 chronograph rosegold vintage 39mm. Its models are tributes to the innovations developed by its watchmakers as well as demonstrations of the virtuosity cultivated by its artisans. Though orphaned at a very young age, the young man confronted life with determination. Gp offered a line of watches starting in the 60s thru the 90s, called olimpico and ostensibly commemmorating the olympic games, but never having any official affiliation or agreement. Browse our online inventory of popular brands such as. Find girard perregaux 1966 collection for sale on jamesedition. Get the best deal for girard perregaux from the largest online selection at.
Among the markets more striking luxury watches, the design holds pride of place in girardperregauxs history 1884 to be exact, when constant girard first submitted a patent for a tourbillon with three gold bridges. The girard perregaux laureato was released in 1975, part of a generation of watches that were either designed or inspired by gerald genta. The strategy at girardperregaux is on time the new york times. Theres not a lot known about the gp olimpico, and what ive written above is the received wisdom. Acquired by girard perregaux the previous year, this beautiful building was restored to house the manufactorys private museum. Girardperregaux history since the foundation of girardperregaux in 1791, it has been making highend luxury timepieces. These three vintage watches are a window into girard. Shortly after its launch, the predecessor of girard perregaux became the first.
Why this watch matters this chronograph was built to commemorate the olympic games, and has a prunecolored reverse panda dial and an attractive case to boot. Girard perregaux olimpico steel case diameter 38mm hand winding movement caliber 073 black leather strap beautiful original black dial. Girardperregauxs response to the quartz crisis the rise of electronic watches and corresponding decline in demand for. In girard perregaux swot analysis, the strengths and weaknesses are the internal factors whereas opportunities and threats are the external factors. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
Girard perregaux swot analysis top girard perregaux. After a wait of nearly six months i am happy to report that i am the new owner of a gp olimpico ca, 1976. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Girard perregaux presents the new laureato collection in lisbon and cascais with highend portuguese jeweller torres joalheiros girard perregaux shooting vintage 1945 le corbusier paris high in the jura mountains of switzerland, a few kilometers east of france. When he is not hunting for watches, you can find him deep into watchdedicated books or former auction catalogs. Since 2011, the swiss holding group of girard perregaux, sowind group, has been a subsidiary of the french kering group. Its in excellent condition having just undergone a complete servicing at gp sa. The technology behind this is known from world timers, but here we do not have timezones and display only time with the addition of a small seconds and power reserve indicator. Girard perregaux a blast from the past fhh journal.
Girard perregaux has consistently interpreted its expertise through original collections in which each watch is distinguished by singular aesthetic harmony. Girardperregaux watches have graced the wrists of kings, queens, and heads of state, as well as noteworthy individual buyers and partnerships with renowned companies like ferrari. Girard perregaux used to mark every new olympic games with the launch of a new chronograph, aptly named the olimpico. In 1880, constant girard developed an extremely innovative concept for watches, the wristwatch, following an order by emperor wilhelm i of germany for his naval officers. Click pictures to enlarge girardperregeaux introduced the olimpico range to commemorate the olympic games olimpico means olympics in spanishitalian, adding new models to the range every 4. It is probably fair to say that without mimo and its owner otto graef, girard perregaux would most likely be a forgotten brand as well today.
Girardperregaux watches and timepieces for sale worlds best. Heres a great looking chronograph well worthy of some tlc, a girard perregaux olimpico. However, its place in history, especially for girard perregaux is fundamental. There is a controversy as to whether the reference 9075af actually marked the 1968 olympics or the 1976 olympics we lean toward the former. The first two traveller models are a chronograph with. Girardperregaux watches girardperregaux brand bridges. The history of girard perregaux starts in the 18th century. 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 gps ww. Girardperregaux launched the olimpico line to commemorate the.
In 2006, girard perregaux introduced its 1966 collection, named to commemorate the observatory award. The girardperregaux laureato 2016 edition hodinkee. Girardperregaux olimpico 1968 mexico city games timeline watch. Girardperregaux olimpico chronograph was introduced for the 1968 mexico city games, inner tachymeter and pulsometer scales bidirectional bakelite bezel. It has created a classic line paying tribute to some of its most iconic models. Arriving at the crossroads of design and technology, girard perregaux has created timepieces of superior quality and timeless elegance since 1791. The first mechanical versions of the laureato were released in 1995, with the gp caliber 3100 and this year, gp is going back to that year for inspiration, with the 2016 edition of the laureato automatic. Girardperregaux chronograph wristwatches for sale ebay. Some of the most popular designs are the hawk, 1966, vintage 1945, traveller, and cats eye which all hold to girardperregauxs exacting standards and identity codes. Since then this sophisticated brand has only become better, holding over 80 patents in watchmaking, and constantly pursuing a better version of perfection. Gp ceased offering the line due to conflict with the international olympic committee over gps unlicensed use of the term olympic. Jan 22, 2012 heres a great looking chronograph well worthy of some tlc, a girardperregaux olimpico.
The olimpico was, nonetheless, his most ambitious theatrical project, and one that would put into practice his knowledge of classical architecture and contemporary art. Great savings free delivery collection on many items girard perregaux chronograph wristwatches for. Girard perregaux, also know as gp, is a leading swiss luxury watch brand. Girard perregaux 1966 all prices for girard perregaux 1966. Girard perregaux vintage 1945 all prices for girard. The gp chronicles the story of an avid girardperregaux. Discover a large selection of girard perregaux watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Our search technology instantly finds girard perregaux 1966 collection for sale from our database of thousands of luxury and exotic watches. Inspired by the design codes of the gyromatic released in 1957, the new 1957 watch is a new nod to the history of girard perregaux, featuring a blend of vintage design and extreme performance. Sell your girard perregaux sell your used watch through watchmaster and get up to 50% more than the market average. Girard perregaux watch company history the history of this prestigious swiss manufacturer can be traced back to jeanfrancois bautte, the famous geneva watchmaker.
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It founded in 1791 and since 1906 is known under its current name girard perregaux. Preowned girardperregaux laureato olimpico 8017 luxury. In my book, the present one dedicated to the 1968 games in mexico is by far the most attractive. Theyve copied the majority of the book from their 20092010 volume lock, stock and barrel without changing a comma just a fast buck for the authors. Get the best deals on girard perregaux wristwatches. Dec 29, 2017 this it he girard perregaux laureato olimpico. This bring a loupe focuses on vintage watches that fly under the radar for a lot of collectors, but that are really worth looking at. It is owned by the sowind groupkering gucci, ulysse nardin.
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