All Brands

Girard-Perregaux

Switzerland · Founded 1791 by Jean-François Bautte · 30 models

The House

Girard-Perregaux has spent more than 235 years refining a single idea: a watch should outlive its owner. From the earliest workshop pieces to today's Laureato, the house has balanced technical ambition with a recognisable design language, and its collections remain among the most closely followed by collectors worldwide.

Jean-François Bautte established Girard-Perregaux in 1791, working from Switzerland at a time when precision was measured by hand. The founder's obsession with finishing and accuracy still defines every Girard-Perregaux calibre produced today.

Milestones

  • 1791Jean-François Bautte founds Girard-Perregaux in Switzerland.
  • 1831Girard-Perregaux earns its first international recognition for precision timekeeping.
  • 1969The quartz era forces Girard-Perregaux to redefine mechanical watchmaking.
  • 1990Girard-Perregaux enters the modern collector market with its signature lines.
  • 2024Girard-Perregaux continues to produce Laureato, Three Bridges, Free Bridge and other icons in limited numbers.

30  References

All Girard-Perregaux Models