Global Timepieces X Girard-Perregaux Hosts Craftsmanship Sharing and Watch Appreciation Gala Dinner
13 May 2026
Last week, Global Timepieces in partnership with the prestigious Swiss Haute Horlogerie brand Girard-Perregaux (GP), co-hosted an exclusive craftsmanship sharing and watch appreciation gala dinner titled “Contours of Time.”
Mr. Marc Michel-Amadry, Managing Director of Girard-Perregaux, specially flew in from Switzerland to attend the event. During the dinner, Mr. Michel-Amadry engaged in in-depth conversations with several seasoned watch collectors, personally sharing the brand’s rich heritage in fine watchmaking alongside its visionary approach to modern aesthetics.
An Interpretation of Mechanical Aesthetics Against Victoria Harbour
The dinner was held at Carlyle & Co., offering a panoramic view of the stunning Victoria Harbour. The venue showcased a curated selection of horological masterpieces representing GP’s technical pinnacles across different eras, demonstrating the brand’s continuous exploration of mechanical art. From the structurally stunning Tourbillon Under Three Bridges and the astronomically mysterious Planetarium, to the technologically innovative Neo Constant Escapement and the classic Vintage 1945 and Cat’s Eye collections, every single piece embodied the brand’s dedication to mechanical artistry.
Furthermore, the upcoming novelties from the Laureato collection made their debut at the dinner, offering the guests an exclusive first look.
The Spotlight Novelty: Bridges Collection “Minute Repeater Flying Bridges”
Among the numerous timepieces on display, the ultimate showstopper that astounded collectors was the Minute Repeater Flying Bridges—a grand complication that perfectly harmonizes acoustic and visual aesthetics.
In-House Developed Calibre GP9530: A Tribute to Two Centuries of Complication DNA
This exceptional timepiece is powered by the brand-new Calibre GP9530, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely designed, developed, and assembled in-house by the Manufacture.
Comprising 475 precision components, this skeletonized movement breaks new ground by integrating a minute repeater, a tourbillon, and a newly designed self-winding system equipped with a white-gold micro-rotor. To meet the ultimate aesthetic standards, the assembly and pure hand-finishing of the movement alone require over 440 hours of meticulous craftsmanship from the master watchmakers. This creation pays tribute to the minute repeater function, which has been woven into the brand’s DNA since the 1820s.
Defying Tradition: Redefining Acoustic Resonance and Skeletonized Aesthetics
Departing from traditional designs that hide the chiming mechanisms beneath the mainplate, this watch adopts an unprecedented and innovative mechanical structure. The watchmakers have cleverly revealed the hammers and gongs of the minute repeater on the dial side. This allows collectors to witness the dynamic beauty of the hammers striking the gongs from a first-person perspective when the complication is activated.
The internal structure of the movement has been meticulously optimized to significantly enhance acoustic resonance and transmission, ensuring the chime is crisp, mellow, and richly layered.
Complemented by the signature black “Flying Bridges” structure, the entire timepiece appears as if it is suspended within the sapphire crystal glass, redefining GP’s supreme mastery of haute skeleton aesthetics and sound artistry.
Visit Global Timepieces to Explore Girard-Perregaux
Global Timepieces extends its heartfelt gratitude to every distinguished guest and collector who attended the event, sharing with us an eternal feast that beautifully combined time, space, and mechanical art.
With a history spanning over 230 years, Girard-Perregaux has created more than 30 in-house movements and holds over 80 patents to date.
If you wish to experience firsthand the extraordinary charm of GP’s philosophy—where “design meets movement”—or to admire more rare timepieces from the Bridges and Laureato collections, you are cordially invited to visit the Global Timepieces boutique. Our professional watch consultants look forward to providing you with a bespoke viewing experience.
Global Timepieces – The Peninsula Hong Kong Boutique
Address: Shop W9 & W11, G/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Kowloon
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tel: (852) 2175 0233
