Girard Perregaux

G`day, Kelvin and yours truly would like to add a few details to the wonderful trip report below; more of the anecdotal side and only randomly choosen aspects that came to mind, but you may find it interesting. So here we go: "The Big Blue" Click to view ...  

One question though; are GP and JeanRichard housed in the same building. I actually recently saw a GMT model and was quite impressed and I feel that the price is quite reasonable. Any info on this model? thanks again cheers joe

Hi Joe, things are a bit different: GP is located in the "Moyen" factory as far as production is concerned, otherwise in the "blue building" and Villa Marguerite. JeanRichard is located mainly in Villa JeanRichard, including the development and administra... 

The Bautte pieces are interesting, in that they come with different techniques of enamelling and other decoration. From Antiquorum archives: Rossel & Fils, Succrs de J. F. Bautte & Co., Gen?ve, No. 63339, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel cabriolet fob...  

Its very sad that no one is doing such elaborate casings anymore. I really enjoyed that. Hope I'll be able to "find" one ..one day.....thanks again cheers joe