Astronomy has long been tied to horology, but hardly has it been so boldly presented as in the latest Girard-Perregaux creations that push the boundaries of watchmaking.
Girard-Perregaux launched itself into orbit for 2019, taking inspiration from the cosmos and the universe for its new horological creations. Astronomy is not simply a guiding theme for colour or decorative interpretations, but a deeper influence that has shaped the key design fundamentals of these watches. To that, the watchmaker has produced some stellar results, particularly in two bold timepieces that stand out among its other releases for the year—one takes a traditional icon of the brand into the space age, while the other comprises a visually impressive take of the very planet that we inhabit.
PRINCIPLES OF LIGHT
Behold the fully transparent Quasar, which holds the Neo-Tourbillon with Three Bridges movement within a case entirely made of sapphire crystal. A first for Girard-Perregaux, the sapphire case is in itself a thing of wonder, requiring some 200 hours to craft and form via multiple processes and with tools made from diamond.
This story is from the August 2019 edition of Singapore Tatler.
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