Girard-Perregaux was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1791, making it one of the oldest continuously operating Swiss watch manufacturers. The brand's defining technical contribution came in 1966 with the development of the 32,768 Hz quartz oscillator, which became the frequency standard adopted by the entire quartz watch industry and remains in use today. That achievement sits alongside a mechanical complication catalogue of equal depth: the Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges, first exhibited in 1867 and awarded a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition, remains one of the most architecturally distinctive movement designs in watchmaking, with three parallel bridges in blued steel holding the gear train and tourbillon in a visual composition that functions as well as it looks. The Laureato, introduced in 1975 as one of the first integrated bracelet sport watches produced in response to the Royal Oak, has returned to active production and generated significant secondary market interest.
Explore our selection of Girard Perregaux watches, presented with detailed descriptions and real photographs. Every timepiece undergoes a thorough authenticity and condition inspection by our certified watchmaker before shipment, including verification against The Watch Register.
Based in Geneva since 2021, WATCHOYSTER combines professional watch expertise, transparent service and a commitment to authenticity.
Every watch includes 24 months of Official Brand Service Coverage. Eligible repairs are performed at authorised brand service centres, with approved costs covered by us.
All Girard Perregaux watches listed on our website are physically available for purchase, with fully insured worldwide delivery. Delivery typically takes 4–7 business days, depending on the watch and destination. Individual estimated delivery dates are displayed on each product page.
Personal collection at our Geneva office is available by appointment after purchase.
Our 14-day return policy covers material discrepancies between the watch and its description or photographs.
Flexible financing options are available for eligible customers, subject to the terms and approval of our financing partners. Available options and conditions are presented during checkout.
