Girard Perregaux 1966

The Girard-Perregaux 1966 series watches are among the finest products of Swiss watchmaking in the classic style. With their simple elegance and high precision, they are the perfect timepieces for the no-nonsense businessman and hard-working top manager. An unobtrusive, monochrome dial, usually in white or dark blue, and elegant slim hands make these watches timelessly beautiful. Delicate yet clearly visible dashes or Roman numerals mark the hour positions. This makes the watches convenient to read without being rudely obtrusive. However, the GP trademark and the inscription Girard-Perregaux let any watch connoisseur know at first glance that this is a luxury product of one of the oldest and best manufacturers in the world.

1966 - a significant year in the history of watchmaking

As the name of the Girard-Perregaux 1966 series suggests, the design of these watches refers back to previous models first launched by Girard-Perregaux in 1966. This is especially evident in their round shape with slightly convex sides, reminiscent of the style of the first pocket watches. 1966 was the year in which Girard-Perregaux introduced its first high frequency movement. With a frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour, it was able to achieve a precision that was truly exceptional for the time. It is this historic achievement that the Girard-Perregaux 1966 watches are also designed to celebrate.

Modern wristwatches in classic style

But, like a good clockwork, Girard-Perregaux's development never stands still. And so, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 models may be visually reminiscent of the classic style of their 50 year older predecessors. However, they are modern wristwatches that fully comply with today's level of quality in the art of Swiss watchmaking. After all, another thing that the Girard-Perregaux 1966 wristwatch collection released in 2016 has in common with the 1966 pocket watches is Girrard-Perregaux's constant effort to combine the highest technical precision with the best aesthetics of watchmaking.