Girard Perregaux reinterprets the “three bridges” concept, which has become the symbol of not only the brand but also Swiss watchmaking, with a modern perspective.
This design concept, whose name has become synonymous with Girard Perregaux in the history of watchmaking, goes back to the brand’s Tourbillon model introduced in 1867. This cult design, which uses the bridges in the movement so that they can be seen from the dial, is considered the first example of OpenWorks or Skeleton styles that reveal the inner works of watches.
The newly introduced model, on the other hand, represents the newest and most refined facet of this concept, both cosmetically and technically.
Girard Perregaux Tourbillon Three Flying Bridges comes in a 44mm diameter 18K rose gold case. There are sapphire crystals on both sides of the case, which offers a sporty look with its modern crown design as well as its thick lugs.
Of course, the most striking part of the model is the dial. Three Bridges concept, one of the symbol details of the brand, is interpreted this time with bridges referring to the stealth style with black PVD coating on solid gold. There is a Tourbillon at 6 o'clock on the dial with black detailed pink gold markers and hands. The dial design, which makes many components invisible in a normal watch visible with its three-dimensional design style, brings the concept to modern times.
Caliber GP09400-1273, designed and produced within the brand, gives life to the new model. Wound by a solid white gold micro-rotor, the automatic movement offers a power reserve of up to 60 hours when fully wound. The first of three bridges in a row has the micro-rotor and the barrel. The latter being engraved with Maison's moniker on the face and the model name on the vertical sides. The third bridge has the astonishing Tourbillon, which consists of a total of 79 components and weighs only 0.25gr.
The model is offered for sale with a black alligator strap and an 18K rose gold buckle.
