TZ Tour Visits Girard-Perregaux page 3

2006 TimeZone Tour

Day 3 - Visit to Girard-Perregaux

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Here we see watchmakers assembling movements. As you can see, these rooms are well organized and immaculately kept.

Trays and trays of individual movement components. The impossibly small size of the parts makes you appreciate the dexterity these watchmakers must possess.

We were able to observe the watchmakers working up close. This provides real insight into how much time and highly skilled effort goes into each piece.

Here our group had the opportunity to view the assembly of a Girard-Perregaux chronograph

These are the dials for one of the new chronographs. I like the legibility. GP does not produce their own dials and hands. These items are sourced from specialists.

We then had a wonderful opportunity to see the assembly of some truly special pieces, including the amazing tourbillon with three golden bridges.

Here is the tourbillon cage itself, obviously greatly magnified.

One of the completed watches.

Some of the cases awaiting movements. These are massive, and extremely well executed.

The golden bridges themselves.

The next stop on our tour was a reception where we all had the opportunity to examine the watches that make up the Girard-Perregaux collection.

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