When forward-looking Geneva-born watchmaker Jean-François Bautte signed his first watches in 1791, the now well-known legacy of illustrious Swiss watch company Girard-Perregaux began to take shape. 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 move for the era. The Maison Bautte, whose clients included Queen Victoria and Alexandre Dumas, would become part of a watchmaking empire that started with a marriage.
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 in 1856. Like Bautte, Girard-Perregaux undertook all elements of the horological process in-house, a method that allowed the maison to produce watches that are recognized for their functional prowess as well as their decorative allure.
Today's growing legions of watch collectors will find much to appreciate in vintage Girard-Perregaux watches, as the firm's timepieces often join form and function with designs that celebrate the mechanics of the watch. Girard was especially passionate about making the tourbillon into an aesthetic component of watchmaking as much as a functional element.
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 innovations such as the 1965 Gyromatic HF, the first high-frequency, self-winding movement that ran at an incredible 36,000 vibrations an hour.
Standout designs in the company’s rich offerings over the years have included the 1884 Tourbillon with three gold bridges spanning the watch dial and framing the horological movement; the first quartz movement watch made in Switzerland in 1971, which set the global standard for quartz watches; the 2008 Constant Escapement L.M. that maintains constant energy on its escapement, solving a long-standing problem of mechanical watch precision; and the Girard-Perregaux 2020 Infinity made with precious onyx.
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, with new watch models often riffing off iconic designs while advancing a 21st-century commitment to sustainability. Its current logo — a watch bridge — celebrates the company’s heritage while looking ahead to the future.
Find a collection of vintage and contemporary Girard-Perregaux wristwatches on 1stDibs.
Vintage Girard Perregaux Yellow Gold Plated Hand Wind Womens Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage Girard-Perregaux wristwatch showcases the brand’s refined minimalist design and precision craftsmanship. The hexagonal yellow gold-plated case frames a sleek bla...
Gold Plate
GIRARD PERREGAUX Richeville diamond bezel steel case tonneau quartz watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIRARD PERREGAUX Richeville diamond bezel steel case tonneau quartz watch Reference: CAWG/A00316 Brand: Girard Perregaux Model: Richeville ...
Vintage Girard-Perregaux Chronograph Cal 285 Hand Wind Men's Watch Ref 22405
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
This striking chronograph from Girard-Perregaux, referenced 22405 and fitted in the rare “Enversteel” steel case, houses the high-grade manual-wind Calibre 285 column-wheel movement—...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Girard Perregaux Ladies Sweater Golf Filled Nurses Watch Brooch Pin. Brooch measures approx. 60mm x 35mm and the watch 18mm. Winding...
Gold-filled
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...
18k Gold
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...
Rose Gold
Girard Perregaux 18Kt. Yellow Gold Campaign Style from W. W. 1
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an early example of a Girard Perregaux Campaign, or Trench Watch. We seldom see Perregaux wrist watches from the W. W. 1 era. This is a unique watch...
1960's GIRARD PERREGAUX Vintage Ladies 14K White Gold & Enamel Watch - Mint
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1960's GIRARD PERREGAUX Vintage Ladies...
White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Girard Perregaux 14 Karat Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Girard Perregaux 14K Yellow Gold Boys Size Watch - Manual; Chronograph. 14K Yellow Gold (30 mm). Silver dial with Arabic numerals and subdials at 3 , 6, 9 o'clock. Black str...
Girard Perregaux Solid Gold Art Deco Style Lapel Watch, circa 1950s
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Lapel Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 48mm X Diameter 42mm MOVEMENT / CAL...
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...
Titanium
Girard Perregaux Vintage Steel Chronograph Valjoux 72, Swiss 1960s
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Queens, NY
Girard Perregaux Steel Chronograph Valjoux 72, with black dial, with rose gold hands, marked, and Arabic numeral indexes, sub-dials at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock for running seconds, 30 minu...
Steel
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...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Verdura 1909 $10 Indian Head US Coin Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Verdura
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And 22k Yellow Gold 1909 $10 Indian Head US Coin Pin Brooch by Verdura. With United States Of America Ten Dollars 1909 Indian Head Coin...
Yellow Gold
Girard Perragaux Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Oval Bracelet Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage 1980s Girard 6 solid gold bangle watch. This collectible Vintage piece is crafted in highly polished 18K Yellow Gold, weighing 77.0 g...
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Rose Gold Diamond Tubogas Red Serpenti Snake Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k rose gold case diamond with red leather band bracelet tubogas serpenti snake wristwatch by Bulgari. With 34 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clar...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Girard Perregaux 18Kt. Yellow Gold Campaign Style from W. W. 1
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an early example of a Girard Perregaux Campaign, or Trench Watch. We seldom see Perregaux wrist watches from the W. W. 1 era. This is a unique watch...
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style blue sword-shaped hour markers. Manual wind movement with a screw-down crown and s...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby Diamonds Bracelet Watch
Located in Flushing, NY
Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby Diamonds Bracelet Watch Marked: 14K Approximate Dimensions: 16.8 cm ( Length) 1 cm - 1.8 cm (Width) 0.82 carat (Diamond) 2.04 carat (Ruby) 43.6 grams in ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ebel 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Ebel
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This is a beautiful ladies wrist watch by Ebel. The case and fancy link band is crafted from 18k yellow gold, white face. Gold tone hands wit Swiss quartz battery.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 9k Yellow Gold Watch Manual Wind Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
A delicate and timeless piece of history, this Omega watch is polished, fully serviced, and ready to wear! Its elegant design and fine craftsmanship make it a perfect addition to any...
Yellow Gold
$29,100
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
New Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite Black Dial Men Automatic Jubilee Watch 126720VTNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year Rolex Warranty
Stainless Steel
Guy Ellia 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Skeleton Watch
By Guy Ellia
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Reference # RGGS-01-AAA Skeletonized with Tourbillon Christophe Claret developed movement Manual Wind White Sapp...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co France Ruby Emerald Frog Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
20k Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Frog Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany & Co. France 20k Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Frog Pin Brooch is an enchanting piece. This whimsical design sh...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$12,020
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm 18K Gold Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond and bezel. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features a round Stainless Steel case and Gold Jubilee Bracelet, Fixe...
Steel
Vintage Girard Perregaux Yellow Gold Plated Hand Wind Womens Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage Girard-Perregaux wristwatch showcases the brand’s refined minimalist design and precision craftsmanship. The hexagonal yellow gold-plated case frames a sleek bla...
Gold Plate
Girard Perregaux Ferrari Chronograph Black Men's Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Bradenton, FL
Girard Perregaux 8020 Ferrari Chronograph Black Dial Men's Watch with stainless steel 38mm case and black crocodile leather strap. Watch strap is 9 inches in length. Tang buckle on s...
Stainless Steel
Girard Perregaux Golden Bridge Cufflinks White Gold Onyx & Ruby Set
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of Golden Bridge cufflinks by Girard Perregaux in white gold. Each cufflink features a Golden Bridge style motif set with a single ruby and surrounded by onyx. Featuring whale...
Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
Girard Perregaux Golden Bridge Cufflinks White Gold Onyx & Ruby Set
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of Golden Bridge cufflinks by Girard Perregaux in white gold. Each cufflink features a Golden Bridge style motif set with a single ruby and surrounded by onyx. Featuring whale...
Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
Girard Perregaux Chronograph Reference 1030 Two Tone
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Girard Perregaux 1990s Two-Tone Chronograph Watch, a harmonious blend of luxury and precision in a substantial 38mm size. Crafted with a combination of 18kt gold and ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Girard Perregaux Calatrava Alarm Watch Manual Wind Gold Plated
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Girard Perregaux 1960s Gold plated Manual Wind Alarm Watch, a vintage timepiece that combines elegance with practicality. Encased in a timeless 34mm round gold-filled...
Gold Plate
Girard Perregaux 18K Rose Gold Calatrava Manual Wind
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE 1950'S GIRARD-PERREGAUX Calatrava 38MM 18KT ROSE GOLD CASE, silver DIAL WITH ARROW AND ARABIC MARKERS, SUB DIAL SECOND HAND, MANUAL WIND 21 JEWEL GP MOVT caliber 03B. Discove...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ferrari Girard Perregaux F1 2002 Championship Chronograph Watch 40mm Ref. 4956
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Girard Perregaux Ferrari F1 2002 Championship Chronograph Watch 40mm Ref. 4956. This watch features a stainless steel 40mm case, black carbon fiber dial ...
Stainless Steel
Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Pocket Watch C1960S
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1960s Dial: The dial is the glass which is signed Girard Perregaux, as this is a skeleton pocke...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Girard Perregaux Vintage Chronograph 2599
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 30mm vintage Chronograph in white gold by Girard Perregaux. Features a black dial with arabic numbers, two chronograph counters and a white gold ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Girard Perregaux 18 Karat Rose Gold Traveller GMT Alarm
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, alarm, GMT Case: round 40mm 18K rose gold case with sapphire crystal Band: brown leather strap with buckle Dial: black Ar...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Girard, Perreguax 18K Gold & Enamel Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Girard- Perreguax 18K Gold & Enamel Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold with ornate case; black enamel on case back (36 mm ) . Elegantly decorated white dia...