Among other things, Girard-Perregaux is a dedicated producer of watch movements. In this 1966 collection watch we find a brand new chronograph caliber for 2013. Despite the brand's penchant for offering wonderfully classic watches, they have been an innovative brand for decades, especially when it comes to movements. In the 1970s, Girard-Perregaux (especially) was actually among the leading Swiss watchmakers experimenting with the then new quartz movement technology. Some of the most interesting Swiss quartz movements of the era were produced by Girard-Perregaux, including analog, as well as LED digital timepieces. And yes, those are pretty desirable collector's items.
Today's Girard-Perregaux retains a lot of the brand's historical pioneering spirit, and ability to adapt to the market. While Girard-Perregaux has never stopped making movements, the next few years will see a new golden age of in-house production at GP. One thing that Girard-Perregaux was without for a while was a truly in-house chronograph. What does that mean? Well for a while the chronograph watches from the brand were half in-house, with chronograph modules used on top of the in-house produced caliber GP 3300 base automatic movement. The modules were produced by fine Swiss suppliers such as Dubois-Depraz. That is all beginning to change.
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