Nearly Vintage: Girard-Perregaux Opera 3
Some watches remain captivating, even after they have been released over a decade ago. A great example of this is the Opera 3 by Girard-Perregaux, which took miniaturization to new heights!
By Martin Green
Exploring The Exquisite Character Of The Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Celestial
Exquisite, refined and feminine: Girard-Perregaux's Cat's Eye Celestial is just that! It gives the laws of design and expectation of what an Haute Horlogerie woman's watch should look like a twist of its own.
Annual Calendars: That Beautiful “Little” Complication
A "little" complication that is not only a lot of fun to have, but also one that is very useful: the annual complication is it all, and more!
Steel: The Real Deal
When it comes to watches there is no way around it: the vast majority of them are made from steel. While other materials such as ceramic, and even bronze, gain some market share, it is still steel that rules supreme, even among high-end watches. These are some of our favorite steel watches!
Haute Complication: Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Tourbillon With Bridges
Some watches put everything on the table, and when you are a minute repeater tourbillon that is quite a feat! Girard-Perregaux did just that and added their iconic bridges to it, for good measure.
Audible Ecstasy: Exploring The Minute Repeater
Minute repeaters are among the most difficult complications to create, yet also one of the most desired by watch collectors and connoisseurs.
The Magic of Mother of Pearl
No dial glistens quite like a mother of pearl. But it takes more than a beautiful dial to make a tempting watch, as these three brands understand all too well!
For The Love Of Retro
It seems that time makes us more appreciative of designs from the past. Maybe it is because we have seen them on multiple occasions, so we got more used to them, or maybe because they invoke a sentimental sense of yesteryear. A lot of watches that are introduced each year are based on, or inspired by, vintage models from the brand, and that is not a bad thing.
Top 10 Watches From The SIHH
Is there a slowdown in the watch industry? You wouldn't think so when you saw the new watches that the brands introduced during the SIHH. From complicated skeleton watches to understated dress watches, it was all there and everything in between. We picked out 10 favorites.
Westime and Arnold Schwarzenegger Raise Support for Kids
Under the umbrella of haute horlogerie retailor Westime, a dozen of luxury watchmakers supported Arnold Schwarzenegger’s After-School All-Stars program.
Haute Watch of the Week: Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges Hands On
Girard-Perregaux is a brand that like no other knows how to create contemporary classics. Now Girard-Perregaux adds another watch to this tradition with the Neo Bridges.
Celebrating Tonight’s Full Moon With Gorgeous Moon Phase Watches
A timepiece with a moon phase complication can be as practical as it is beautiful. Here are three of the most stunning models of 2017.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato: Back in Business
When it comes to 1970’s sports watches the Girard-Perregaux Laureato has always been somewhat of an insider's choice. It does not have a following such as the Patek Philippe Nautilus or shares the recognizable profile of the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet. For some, that might make it even more desirable, and those among us will be pleased that Girard-Perregaux has significantly expanded its line-up.
Gentleman Chronographs: Measuring The Passing Of Time In Style
Being instruments, tools, most chronographs lead a dynamic life. But there is another side to the chronograph, which as an elegant timekeeper for a gentleman, and the following watches might be among the highest on his wish list.
Five Favorite Photo’s Of SIHH 2017
The SIHH gives you the opportunity to see and handle some of the most amazing new watches. All those masterpieces available at a single venue is exhilarating yet also hard work, especially for Haute Time's photographer Alex Teuscher. Light conditions are always challenging at a fair, and there is a constant pressure to finish up in time make it to the next appointment. Simultaneously it is also important to respect the subject and photograph it in an environment that it suits. In the digital age, you can, fortunately, see very quickly if you are on point, and very little things are as gratifying as ending a long yet exciting day, seeing that the fruit of your work is actually looking pretty awesome!
Girard-Perregaux Presents Strong Collections For 2017
Back at the SIHH after a four year absence, Girard-Perregaux showed us why it remains one of the world's leading watch manufacturers.
Five Dream Watches For Him
Here are five timepieces from Blancpain, Girard-Perregaux, Hublot, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin that are sure to make his eyes sparkle.







