Originated in Switzerland in 1791, the world's oldest watchmaking brand, famous in the watch industry for its tourbillon with three golden bridges, its profound historical heritage and rich emotional accumulation can be said to be unmatched

In the elite field of Swiss Haute Horlogerie, Girard-Perregaux has a rich history and rich emotional heritage. Girard-Perregaux dates back to 1791 and has built on a tradition that is what we are today.

Tradition and history

Jean-François Bautte created his first clocks in 1791, when he was 19 years old. This period is also the earliest historical source that Girard-Perregaux can trace. Jean-François Bautte was a talented master watchmaker who created the world's most famous ultra-thin watches and established a watchmaking company in Geneva that was innovative for its time, with all the trades in watchmaking at the time.

With his unbridled nature, he welcomed some of the most prestigious visitors, including Queen Victoria. A shrewd and capable industrialist and businessman, he established business dealings with all the European royalty with his shining personal qualities, which made him a famous watchmaker of his time.