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dxboon introduces the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Jewellery Time, a stunning creation adorned with over 800 diamonds. This post delves into the meticulous craftsmanship and design philosophy behind this exquisite timepiece, emphasizing the brand's commitment to elegance and technical mastery within its iconic 1966 collection. The article offers a glimpse into how Girard-Perregaux blends haute horlogerie with high jewelry.
GIRARD-PERREGAUX 1966 JEWELLERY
TIME DRESSED IN OVER 800 DIAMONDS
A white- or pink-gold gown, a face lit up with diamonds, a heart whose regular beats heightens its precision... The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Jewellery watch bears witness to the virtuosity of the brand.Craftsmanship where elegance competes with technology.
The legendary 1966 collection pays homage to a prolific era in terms of creativity, technical expertise and performance. It was a period that hailed Girard-Perregaux watches, honouring them with numerous awards. Since 2006 the 1966 line has proposed manufacture movements with automatic winding in ultra-thin cases produced entirely in the Girard-Perregaux workshops.
Today the watch case of the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Jewellery watch bears witness to this. Cut from white or pink gold, this 38 mm diameter remains faithful to the great classics of watchmaking. Its elegance is revealed both in the sparkle of the 807 diamonds that carpet the watch and in the harmony emitted by its silhouette. Haloed with a gem-set bezel, the slightly curved dial, entirely paved with "brilliant"-cut precious stones, required hours of meticulous gem-setting work. The twinkling diamonds are arranged in concentric fashion striking hypnotic effect. Keeping watch over time, the "leaf"-type hour and minute hands and four applied hour markers lend their elegance to the sophistication of the piece.
The alligator-skin strap supplely encircles the wrist, closing with a delicately gem-set ardillon buckle. The purity of the piece is completed by the beauty of its mechanism. The mechanical movement with automatic winding manufactured at Girard-Perregaux is equipped with a power reserve of over 46 hours. Visible through the sapphire-crystal case back, its gold oscillating weight is engraved with circular Côtes de Genève decoration. Renowned for its delicacy and reliability, the calibre 3300 is the worthy heir to 221 years of watchmaking expertise.
GIRARD-PERREGAUX 1966 JEWELLERY
Technical specifications
Case in white or pink gold with convex anti-glare sapphire crystal
Bezel: white or pink gold, set with 72 diamonds (~0.85 carat)
Case back: anti-glare sapphire crystal
Dimensions: 38.00 mm
Water resistance: 30 metres
Crown: white or pink gold, engraved with the GP logo
Dial: set with 713 diamonds (~2.97 carats)
Hands: "leaf" type
Girard-Perregaux 3300-0066 movement
Mechanical with automatic winding
Functions: hours, minutes
Dimensions: 11 ½ ''' - 25.60 mm
Total height: 3.20 mm
Jewels: 26 rubies
Power reserve: minimum 46 hours
Winding: automatic, oscillating weight in pink gold with Côtes de Genève engraving
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations / hour (4 Hz)
Alligator-skin strap
Ardillon buckle in white or pink gold, set with 22 diamonds
Reference
White gold: 49525D53A1B1-BK6A
Pink gold: 49525D52A1B1-BK6A
Though not many collectors would appreciate a watch with bling-bling, I find the diamonds on this lovely Girard Perregaux watch, have been set very tastefully, when compared to the $5.5m Hublot. If I had the money, I do not mind to wear or keep this GP but surely not, the Hublot.
....Madame Vlad's taste? Cheers, Daos
...choice for a party, but perhaps not for everyday wear! Agreed that GP has executed very tastefully. Cheers, Daos
Sis Just for the sake of enriching my knowledge, kindly let us know how many examples are made. And if allowed in this forum, what is its retail-price. (If not allowed to mention about prices in this forum, please ignore the second question.)
Stay tuned! Cheers, Daos
Sis I appreciate and do take your time. One way to learn is by asking and I am just doing that. I have always loved a vintage-watch with a little factory-original bling because it gives an extra 'life' to an already beautiful case. A tastefully-set factory-original blinding bling is expensive, while one that is after-market, please run miles away.
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