Discover Girard-Perregaux: history, sales estimates, most famous models, price range

Heritage

Founded in Switzerland in 1791. Historic Icon: >100 years, continuous legacy, major horological impact

Girard-Perregaux is a historic manufacture known for its Three Bridges tourbillon and long-standing innovation. It blends traditional haute horlogerie with modern design, maintaining a balance between heritage and technical advancement.

Girard-Perregaux is owned by Kering

Pricing & value

Retail Price range in EURO from 8000 to 50000

Value for money when purchased at Retail Price: Neutral: market aligned

Value retention: Moderate: typical depreciation

On Chrono24: 2498 listings in May'26 of pre-owned automatic or manual winding wristwatches from EUR 350

Design philosophy

Classical / Traditional: conservative, timeless

Predominant watch style: Dress

Other available watch style(s): Casual; Diver; Race / Motorsport

Watch movements

Architecture: In-house

Movements predominantly: In-house developed and manufactured

Quality level: Very high: Sophisticated calibres, strong finishing, often in-house

Movement in Vintage 1945 XXL Large date & moonphases : GP03300

Movement in 1966, 40mm : GP03300

Production

Watches are produced in Switzerland

Estimated quantity of watches annually produced or sold: 8,000-15,000

Quality of materials and finishing: Haute horlogery: artisanal finishing.

Rating (1 to 10)

7 Brand reputation

Brand credibility among watch enthusiasts: 7 - High Credibility / Serious Watchmaking

7 Quality of materials, finishing, dial

7 Quality of watch movement (reliability, accuracy, complications, finishing)

7 Aesthetical looks

2 Icon / trendsetting / innovative

6.2 Total score (including impact of value for money & value retention)

Girard-Perregaux

Heritage

Pricing & value

Design philosophy

Watch movements

Production

Rating (1 to 10)

Watches reviewed under ShowMeYourWatch \ Models :

Vintage 1945 XXL Large date & moonphases

1966, 40mm