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The Haute Horlogerie Manufacture Girard-Perregaux, partner of the Lumire Film Festival of Lyon for the second year in a row, honored the iconic movie director Pedro Almodovar, recipient of the 2014 award. The Lumire Award was created to celebrate an outstanding filmmaker, in Lyon, the very place w
The Haute Horlogerie Manufacture Girard-Perregaux, partner of the Lumière Film Festival of Lyon for the second year in a row, honored the iconic movie director Pedro Almodovar, recipient of the 2014 award. The Lumière Award was created to celebrate an outstanding filmmaker, in Lyon, the very place where the cinematograph was invented by Louis and Auguste Lumière, and where they shot their first film, Workers Leaving the Factory, in 1895. After Clint Eastwood, Milos Forman, Gérard Depardieu, Ken Loach and Quentin Tarantino, Pedro Almodóvar received the Lumière Award for his rich filmography, for his intense passion for the cinema that characterizes his work and for the audacious vitality he brings to the screen. Multiple Oscar laureate and Cannes Film Festival winner, Pedro Almodóvar started his career in the early 1980s and has directed 19 movies since then.
On the occasion of the Award ceremony, Girard-Perregaux honored Pedro Almodóvar by presenting him with a Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 watch, highlighting the crucial role that time plays in his movies, transforming the characters, their desires and their nature.
Through this partnership, Girard-Perregaux supports the Lumière Institute in its mission to preserve and promote the cinematographic patrimony. The Brand has committed to actively support the art of filmmaking. Late in 2012, Girard-Perregaux announced it would be the Exclusive Timekeeper and a Founding Supporter of the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, to be located in Los Angeles and slated to open in 2017.
About Girard-Perregaux
Girard-Perregaux is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer that traces its origins to 1791. The history of the Brand is marked by legendary watches that combine sharp design with innovative artisanship such as the renowned Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges, presented by Constant Girard-Perregaux in 1889 at the Paris Universal exhibition, where it was awarded a gold medal.
With more than 80 registered patents, Girard-Perregaux is devoted to the creation of state-of-the-art Haute Horlogerie and is one of the few watchmakers to unite all the skills of design and manufacture under the same roof — including the forging of the “heart” of the watch, the movement. In 2013, Girard-Perregaux received numerous prizes for its groundbreaking Constant Escapement L.M. timepiece, including the most prestigious one: the Aiguille d’Or of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.
Girard-Perregaux is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories, which develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands.
About the Lumière Film Festival
The Lumière Film Festival is held annually in Lyon , France since October 2009. The festival, organized by the Institut Lumière and intended to celebrate the art of cinematography and its history, is presided by Bertrand Tavernier and directed by Thierry Frémaux. With a specific focus on restored movies, the festival brings together both filmmakers and film lovers and offers a contemporary experience of classic masterpieces. This year the Lumière Award honors movie director Pedro Almodóvar for the whole of his work.
The Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 line, introduced in 1994, draws inspiration from historical models, specifically a 1945 Art Deco piece. This collection is characterized by its rectangular or tonneau-shaped cases and a design language that evokes mid-20th century aesthetics. The Vintage 1945 series quickly became a cornerstone of Girard-Perregaux's offerings in the 1990s, reinterpreting classic forms with contemporary watchmaking standards. It represents a significant period for the brand in re-establishing its heritage-inspired collections.
Early models in the Vintage 1945 series typically featured stainless steel cases, though gold variants were also produced. The case dimensions varied depending on the specific model, often presenting a balanced profile suitable for dress wear. These watches were frequently equipped with automatic movements, showcasing Girard-Perregaux's in-house capabilities or finely finished outsourced calibers. The crystal was commonly sapphire, ensuring durability and legibility, while water resistance was generally suitable for daily wear rather than aquatic activities.
For collectors, the Vintage 1945 series appeals to those interested in neo-vintage watches that successfully blend historical design with modern execution. The 1994 introduction year marks it as one of the earlier and more influential lines from Girard-Perregaux's resurgence in the 1990s. Its various iterations, including time-only, small seconds, and later complicated versions, offer a range of choices for enthusiasts seeking a distinctive rectangular watch with a clear lineage.
I admire both of them a lot. Best, Nicolas
And really nice watch as well! :) Best Blomman
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