Girard-Perregaux
If you know watches, a Girard-Perregaux watch is the one you buy when you have stopped buying for the logo. One of the oldest Swiss manufacturers, GP has spent two centuries building its own movements, including the famous Three Bridges tourbillon, yet stays quietly priced next to flashier names. In stock now is the Girard-Perregaux Laureato at €9,250, the brand’s integrated-bracelet sports watch and a genuine alternative to the usual steel icons. The Laureato comes in several sizes, and if you specifically want the 38mm or a particular dial, we can source the exact reference for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about buying, shipping and authenticating your watch.
Is Girard-Perregaux a good watch?
Yes, and arguably an underrated one. GP is a true manufacturer that designs and produces its own movements, with a horological landmark in the Three Bridges tourbillon. Finishing and engineering rival better-known names, which is why a Girard-Perregaux watch is often described as a connoisseur’s choice rather than a status buy.
How to pronounce Girard-Perregaux?
In French it is roughly “zhee-RAR pair-uh-GOH", with the final 'x' silent. The name comes from Constant Girard and his wife Marie Perregaux, whose surnames were joined in 1856. Most enthusiasts simply shorten it to "GP".
How much is a Girard-Perregaux watch worth?
Value depends on model, age, and condition. Modern Laureato references typically sit in the high four to low five figures, while complicated or vintage pieces climb well beyond. The Laureato in our collection is priced at €9,250. For a precise figure on your own watch, send photos and details for a same-day valuation.
Who owns Girard-Perregaux?
After years within Kering’s luxury division, Girard-Perregaux returned to independence in 2022 through a management buyout under the Sowind Group alongside Ulysse Nardin. That independence lets GP set its own direction rather than answer to a larger conglomerate, much as it did for most of its long history.
What is Girard-Perregaux known for?
Most of all, the Three Bridges, an openworked tourbillon whose three parallel bridges became a design signature in the 1860s and still define the brand. In the modern range it is the Laureato, a 1970s integrated-bracelet sports watch, that draws the most attention, balancing everyday wearability with genuine manufacture credentials.
