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Retro-Futurism: Girard-Perregaux Neo-Bridges Titanium

The Neo-Bridges Titan automatic watch presented at the SIHH 2017 is the future-oriented development of a clockwork and its architecture, which dates back to the 19th century and is regarded as the historical epitome of the Girard-Perregaux manufactory.

A word creation perfectly describes the aesthetic appeal of this new "Neo-Bridges" version: "retro-futuristic" and stands for a vision of future watchmaking art that is in complete harmony with the history of the brand founded in 1791.

To shape the future: tomorrow's mechanical watchmaking

At the interface between tradition and innovation, Girard-Perregaux "visionary" timepiece embodies some of the key elements of the new image of the manufactory. The vital new vision of mechanics has its basis in the past and goes straight to the future. The Neo-Bridges Automatic Titan model takes up the codes of mechanics , which Constant Girard has already appreciated - in terms of architecture, design and design. Constant Girard was the creator of the pocket watch Esmeralda, which received a first prize at the Paris World Exposition in 1889. The novelty also reverts to the theatrical style of the creations of Jean-François Bautte, who developed instruments of the time in the late 18th century, Which represented in a playful way the passing of the hours. Thus, the course of time was demystified and clocks became kinetic works of art.

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The dynamics of optical balance

Protagonist of the horological drama is the new automatic caliber GP08400 , a 14 ¼-lined movement with micro-motor. It is turned into a 45 millimeter titan housing, which has a water resistance of 30 meters and is worn on a black alligator leather band. This is closed with a triple folding clasp made of titanium.

The fascinating movement provides perfect symmetry - thanks to the careful positioning of the microrotor , which is located on an axis with the spring house; This gives 50 hours of reserve. The construction of the mechanics should be optically appealing. In fact, the architecture of the factory is striking, especially as it is emphasized by a modern decoration such as sand blasting, NAC treatment of the circuit board and PVD coating of the gently rounded bridges.

The design with its refined graphic design has a fascinating attractiveness - not least due to the very large balance with a variable moment of inertia, placed at 6 o'clock, with a diameter of 10.15 mm. The balance operates at a frequency of 21,600 semitones per hour (3 hertz). The stately size of the unrestrict makes it less susceptible to disturbances and thus contributes to the precision of the work.

Stage with style

The new Neo-Bridges was designed by the firm's design office as a modern continuation of the traditional aesthetic codes of Girard-Perregaux. In order to further strengthen these design principles, the designers and watchmakers have designed the finely crafted titanium housing with alternating polished and satined surfaces , which is 45 millimeters in diameter and 12.17 millimeters high . The concise overall impression is complemented by a domed sapphire crystal, a minimalist dial and a transparent sapphire crystal case back.

There is enough space to read the time, as well as the fascinating 208-component mechanism. For this embodies the art of Haute Horlogerie and shows that the expressiveness of historical watches, which have contributed to the reputation of the Girard-Perregaux manufactory for over 225 years, can be carried into the future.

The technical features of the Girard-Perregaux Neo-Bridges Titanium:

Housing: 45 mm titanium housing, 12.18 mm high, housing bottom made of Sahphir crystal glass

Glass: domed sapphire glass , antireflective

Dial: without dial, ring with suspended indexes

Pointer : skeletonized, coated with luminescent material

Waterproof : 30 meters (3 ATM)

Movement: mechanical movement GP08400-0001 with automatic movement, diameter 32.00 mm (14¼ ''), height: 5.45 mm, frequency: 21,600 vibrations / h - (3 Hz), 208 components, 29 stones, reserve min. 48 hours. Functions: hours, minutes

Bracelet: Dark gray alligator leather strap with titanium folding clasp

Recommended retail price: Ref. 84000-21-001-BB6A, Titanium, Alligator Leather Strap, € 24.200, -

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