Girard-Perregaux is constantly on the surprise its female clientele. At Baselworld 2015, the Swiss manufacturer revealed the brand new Cat’s Eye Small Second watch that features an attractive oblong dial better than towards the rhythm from the impeccable mechanical actions from the Fine The watchmaking industry Manufacture.
During the last 10 years, the oblong form of the Cat’s Eye continues to be the hallmark of probably the most beautiful dedications to fine the watchmaking industry aficionados. This novelty, much like all people from the Cat’s Eye collection, signifies a distinctive mixture of refined design and mechanical expertise.
Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Small Second is located within an 18-karat pink gold situation which measures 35, 40 x 30,40mm. The elegant situation includes a sensational bezel that is encrusted with 62 brilliant-cut diamonds (weighing .85 carats). The slender horns from the situation that are representational from the Cat’s Eye collection magnify this elegant silhouette, enhanced having a floral-inspired crown. The timepiece is domed with azure deposits and built to face up to water pressure as much as 30 meters (about 100 ft).
Beneath the front glass lies an attractive mother-of-gem dial having a sun pattern which radiates in the seconds indicator. Its dial is filled with different, yet matching effects. To start dating? Window that is situated in the 3 o’clock position echoes the oblong style of the situation, whereas the radiance from the gemstone hour markers reacts to the sun rays of sunshine improving mom-of-gem. The dial comprises two large Arabic numbers 6 and 12, while for that other hour markers, Girard-Perregaux set 9 diamonds (amassing .108 carats). The leaf-formed, delicately curved hour and minute hands provide a poetic ode set towards the rhythm from the mechanical movement.
The azure very situation-back guaranteed by four screws discloses the strategies of an attractive the watchmaking industry tradition that’s always looking for the following great mechanism. The self-winding quality GP03300 is entirely developed put together and handle within the Manufacture’s training courses. The mechanical movement includes 205 parts and measures 25.60mm across and just 3.20mm thick.
The mechanism offers hour, minute, small second and date functions which is competent to store enough energy to help keep the timepiece ticking for roughly 46 hrs. The beating rate from the movement is 28,800 alternations each hour (4 Hz). The in-house manufactured mechanism includes 18-karat pink gold oscillating weight encrusted having a tapestry of “GP” pattern, although its bridges and primary plate are extended, chamfered, circular grained and decorated with cites de Genève.
Girard-Perregaux offered two types of the brand new Cat’s Eye Small Second watch. The first is mounted on a fragile black fine alligator strap (ref. 80484D52A763-BK6B), while for individuals who more prefer bracelets there’s a rose gold bracelet version (ref. 80484D52A763-52A).
