News 2005
Groupe SOWIND
Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard

by PeterCDE

© March/April 2005

Girard-Perregaux   Laureato Evo3 GIRARD-PERREGAUX originally created the LAUREATO in 1975. The third version of the model was produced in 2003 and given the name LAUREATO EVO³. A salient design element of the LAUREATO EVO³ was its contrasting polished and satin-finished surfaces. This year marks the birth of another version. The same subtle play of light on the contrasting surfaces, the fluted pushpieces and crown, and the back, secured with 6 screws and enhanced with a sapphire crystal revealing the movement, all add to the truly elegant character of the pinkgold case. The structured, slate-coloured dial has gilded, satin-finished counter rings, luminescent pink-gold stud hourmarkers, luminescent pink-gold hour and minute hands, and a red centre-seconds-hand. This new LAUREATO EVO³ comes on a brown hand-stitched alligator strap with a folding clasp. model: Laureato Evo3 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph reference: ??? movement: GP 3170, automatic chronograph, 44 jewels, 28.800 A/h, power reserve 45 hours dial: solid pink gold hands and hour markers, slate-grey guilloche dial with satin-finished counter rings case: Pink Gold. 44 x 15.11 mm strap/bracelet: alligator strap, folding clasp crystals: sapphire (front and back) water-resistance: 50m approx. price range: ??? approx. availability: ???   Richeville Lady "Bonsai" Exquisitely feminine, this delicious miniature jewellery watch is small enough to nestle in an orchid. This, however, does not prevent it from having all the qualities of a large watch, and its design, which has become a hallmark of the Brand - soft lines and long, tapered horns - endows it with a peerless quality of charm and seduction. Its 18K gold dial is covered with a delicate layer of white mother-of-pearl and has four large applique Arabic numerals at the quarter hours. The white-gold case shimmers with 287 diamonds and is set off by an anthracite satin strap. The crown is set with a black onyx cabochon. model: Richeville "Bonsai" Pave reference: 26620 movement: GP 7 1/4 ligne caliber 10100 manufacture made quartz movement dial: mother of pearl, diamond index or solid gold numerals case: White Gold, paved gemsetting with 287 diamonds, onyx cabochon crown dimensions: 23.50 x 18.80 mm, height 7.76 mm strap/bracelet: anthrazite satin strap, solid gold buckle crystals: sapphire (front) approx. price range: ??? approx. availability: ???   Cat´s Eye line The new Cat’s Eye has been dressed in diamonds to celebrate the model's selection as "Lady's Watch of the Year" in both Switzerland and Japan. In this jewellery version, the model's soft yet strong lines are adorned with 315 diamonds, underscoring the elegant curve of the elongated horns. Likewise set with diamonds, four large Arabic numerals mark the quarter hours on the gold dial inlaid with pink mother-of-pearl. A lustrous pink sapphire cabochon graces the crown. The gold folding clasp on the pink satin strap is also set with diamonds. Secured with four screws, the glass back reveals the gold rotor of the automatic mechanical movement, which has three complications displayed on the dial: a small seconds at 9 o'clock, a date at 1 o'clock, and a power reserve. model: Cat´s Eye Full Paved reference: 08048D0P53.92I9 movement: GP 11 1/2 ligne caliber 030L0 (033R0) manufacture made mechanical movement, 27 jewels, 28.800 A/h, automatic winding, power reserve indication, rhodium plated rotor dial: pink mother of pearl, diamond index and diamond-set numerals case: White Gold, rhodium plated, paved gemsetting with 315 diamonds of 2.63 carats, pink sapphire cabochon crown water-resistance: 30m dimensions: 35.24 mm x 30.24 mm, height 10.45 mm strap/bracelet: satinized strap, solid gold paved buckle crystals: sapphire (front and back) approx. price range: ??? approx. availability: ???   JeanRichard   Paramount "Square" Linear Power Reserve JEANRICHARD presents a new way to express its heartbeats. An expression of pure linearity, PARAMOUNT SQUARE asserts its character through the strong personality of its design. In its heart beats the JR1000 crafted movement, testimony to JEANRICHARD's technical independence. The linear display of the power reserve, original and different, allows the timekeeper manufacturer to express its expertise in combining technology with aesthetics. This avant-garde interpretation of time is designed for men who accept their freedom of thought and action. model: Paramount "Square" with Linear Power Reserve reference: 62118-11-60A-AAE movement: JR10RJ, manufacture made JR1000 mechanical movement, automatic, linear power reserve indication module, 11 1/2ligne calibre, 25 rubies, 28.800 vib./hour (4 Hz), 48 hours minimum power reserve functions: Linear Power Reserve at 1.30, hours, minutes, seconds and date window at 7.30 dial: Sunray brushed black dial with applied Arabic numerals, arrow hands with rhodium coating case: Original Paramount Square, stainless steel, 36.30 x 36.30 mm, height 12.05 mm strap/bracelet: crocodile leather with steel buckle crystals: Convex, anti-reflective sapphire crystal (front and back) approx. price range: ??? approx. availability: ???