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What is the history of Girard-Perregaux watches?

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What is the history of Girard-Perregaux watches?
The history of Girard-Perregaux watches began in 1791, when forward-looking Geneva-born watchmaker Jean-François Bautte signed his first watches. From there, Bautte worked to establish a watch manufacturing company in his native city, where he promoted putting all the aspects of watchmaking within one facility, a pioneering idea for the era. Later, watchmaker Constant Girard founded the Girard & Cie Firm in 1852, and after he married Marie Perregaux (part of a celebrated chronometer family), the Girard-Perregaux Manufacture was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1856. Like Bautte, Girard-Perregaux undertook all elements of the horological process in-house. In 1906, the company — then under the leadership of the couple’s son, Constant Girard-Gallet — acquired Maison Bautte, joining its historic legacy with the company’s own. Girard-Perregaux continued to make technological advancements over the years, amassing nearly 80 horological patents and introducing numerous innovations. In 2011, the company became part of the Kering Group. Girard-Perregaux continues to operate out of its factory in La Chaux-de-Fonds, making it one of the oldest watchmakers in Switzerland. Its current logo — a watch bridge — celebrates the company’s heritage while looking ahead to the future. Explore a large collection of Girard-Perregaux watches on 1stDibs.
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Girard-Perregaux Flyback Stainless Watch Ref. 4958
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Austin, TX
Unlike some GPs which have generic ETA movements, this one features the in-house caliber 3379 movement with a flyback chronograph function. The 40mm wide and 12.8mm thick case fit ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girard-Perregaux Flyback Stainless Watch Ref. 4958
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18 Kt Girard Perregaux Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIRARD-PERREGAUX, MANUFACTURA, LA-CHAUX-DE-FONDS MOVEMENT: automatic, 38 jewels, Gold Rotor FUNCTIONS: hours, minutes, seconds CASE: diameter 32 mm, height 12 mm DIAL: Black dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Girard Perregaux Cap 2.O Watch 9931
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional and unique Girard Perregaux Cap 2.O watch 9931 limited edition of 820 pieces. ceramic and titanium. This copy is unique, because delivered in its large box including a sl...
Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Girard Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Openworked Rose Gold Bracelet 81015 Watch B/P
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
Skeleton watches represent great art in miniature: Since the intrinsically filigree movement parts are broken down to their supporting basic substance, they allow fascinating insight...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Girard Perregaux 18k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Womens Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage Girard-Perregaux women's watch is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and powered by a classic hand-wind mechanical movement. Known for its refined design and S...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Girard Perregaux Cat' s Eye 18 Kt White Gold Automatic Diamond Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Antwerp, BE
Girard Perregaux Cat' s Eye 18 Kt White Gold Automatic Ref 80484 One of the last Independent High Quality Watch Manufactures Condition : Very good. Movement: Automatic. Functions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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