Girard-Perregaux has launched a striking new chiming wristwatch for 2026, the Automatic Minute Repeater Flying Bridges, combining two hallmark complications that underscore the brand’s watchmaking legacy: a minute repeater and a tourbillon. This open-worked masterpiece showcases the company’s iconic ”Three Bridges” design while pushing the boundaries of acoustic performance and intricacy.
While Girard-Perregaux has recently emphasized the sporty Laureato series, this release highlights the brand’s technical prowess in haute horlogerie. The watch’s movement consists of an astonishing 475 components, each finished and assembled over 440 hours by a single Master Watchmaker. This kind of artisanal commitment underscores the rarity and exclusivity of such a piece.
Design and case optimized for acoustic performance
Though visually reminiscent of the brand’s earlier Three Flying Bridges tourbillon models in rose gold, this new iteration goes much further. Its 46mm-wide, 17.9mm-thick case-crafted in 18k pink gold-is redesigned to maximize the resonance of its minute repeater.
Unusually, the height includes two heavily domed sapphire crystals on either side, chosen deliberately to enhance acoustic clarity and create a richer sound experience when the chiming mechanism is activated.
Dialless design reveals intricate mechanics
The watch’s mechanics are boldly displayed through its absence of a traditional dial. Instead, skeletonized pink gold hands glide over a subtle flange minute track, with blue-luminescent accents aiding legibility. The tourbillon acts as the running seconds indicator at six o’clock, while the minute repeater’s hammers flank the ’GP’ emblem at twelve, putting the chiming mechanism in the spotlight.
Caliber GP9530 automatic movement details
At the heart of this marvel ticks the in-house Caliber GP9530 automatic movement, beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offering a 60-hour power reserve. Alongside the tourbillon and minute repeater, the movement features a white gold micro-rotor that integrates seamlessly into the open-worked layout.
The mainplate and bridges are crafted from titanium, chosen specifically for their acoustic properties. The pink gold flying bridges require an immense 1,340 hand-polished chamfers, reflecting the extraordinary hand-finishing involved.
Strap and personalization details
The strap pairs durable black fabric-textured rubber with an 18k pink gold triple folding clasp, balancing sportiness and luxury. Each unit carries a personalized touch: a discreet plate engraved with the initials of the Master Watchmaker responsible for its painstaking assembly, emphasizing the individuality of every piece.
Price and limited production details
This model will enter Girard-Perregaux’s standard production but remains extraordinarily limited, with fewer than eight watches made annually due to the complexity and singular craftsmanship involved.
The price tag for the Automatic Minute Repeater Flying Bridges is $590,000 USD, positioning it as a luxury collector’s object far beyond reach for most. This bold release asserts the brand’s decades-long mastery in chiming watches during a time when many heritage brands shy away from such challenging complications.
- Production quantity: fewer than 8 watches per year
- Price: $590,000 USD
In an era when minute repeaters are often confined to boutique-only limited runs, Girard-Perregaux’s decision to include this chiming marvel in its regular catalog-albeit in scarce quantities-signals a vibrant commitment to traditional watchmaking artistry amid the rising tide of smartwatches and simpler models.