1.20.2010

GIRARD-PERREGAUX - GP 1966 Calendrier complet palladium

Brought to life by its palladium case, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar combines the functions and style of a great watchmaking classic, reworked in a unique metal. This limited edition integrates a full calendar displaying the date, day of the week, month and moon phases.


The "Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar"


Time moves fluidly around its perfectly-proportioned dial. Accompanying the path traced by its fine, leaf-shaped hands, two windows placed side-by-side at 12 o'clock display the day of the week and the month. The moon follows its path at 6 o'clock, ornamenting the date indicator. Beautiful symmetry, optimal readability: the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar satisfies the most refined tastes in terms of both pure design and distinctive style. On the back, the sapphire case-back reveals the GP033M0 mechanical self-winding movement designed by the Manufacture.


With its incomparable whiteness, the palladium case emphasises the outstanding character of these timepieces, available in only 199 numbered pieces. Part of the platinum family, this metal is twenty times less abundant than gold, and more resistant. Palladium is a rare metal much sought after for its numerous qualities. In particular, it does not require any rhodium plating, nor does it tarnish. This makes it the ideal metal for a watch with timeless character, such as the Girard-Perregaux 1966.


GIRARD-PERREGAUX 1966, LIMITED EDITION PALLADIUM MODELS

The Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection has quickly become one of the Brand's icons. Named in honour of the Neuchatel Observatory's Centenary Prize, awarded to the Manufacture in 1966 for its achievements in the field of chronometry, it embodies Girard-Perregaux's expertise both in terms of style and technical performance.

This year, Girard-Perregaux has chosen to create two limited edition models, each in only 199 pieces, with a palladium case which perfectly complements their timeless elegance.



Technical specifications:Palladium case

Diameter:40 mm

Antireflective sapphire crystal


Sapphire case-back

Water resistance:30 metres

Girard-Perregaux movement GP033M0


Mechanical with automatic winding

Calibre:11 ½’’’

Frequency:28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)

Power reserve:minimum 46 hours

Jewels:27

Functions:hour, minute, central second, full calendar with date, day of the week, month and moon phase indicators

Alligator strap with pin buckle


Limited and numbered edition of 199 pieces

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