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Girard-Perregaux continues to push the boundaries of Haute Horlogerie with the unveiling of the Minute Repeater Flying Bridges, powered by the new Calibre GP9530. As the third benchmark-calibre introduced by the Manufacture in less than six months, the movement highlights the brand\u2019s dynamic approach to watchmaking innovation while honouring a legacy dating back to the 1820s.<\/p>\n
Entirely designed, developed and assembled in-house, Calibre GP9530 is a highly complex openworked movement comprising 475 components. It integrates two grand complications \u2014 a minute repeater and a tourbillon \u2014 with a newly developed self-winding system featuring a micro-rotor. The meticulous assembly and decoration of the calibre require nearly 440 hours of craftsmanship, underscoring the level of expertise involved in its creation.<\/p>\n
A Modern Expression of the Minute Repeater<\/strong> Calibre GP9530 combines centuries-old watchmaking tradition with contemporary engineering, resulting in a movement that enhances both acoustic performance and visual transparency. The openworked architecture reveals the intricacy of the mechanism while maintaining a perfectly balanced, symmetrical design.<\/p>\n Girard-Perregaux\u2019s master watchmakers faced a significant technical challenge in integrating two grand complications and a self-winding mechanism within a movement measuring 43.55 mm in diameter and just 10.75 mm thick. The result is a movement that not only performs at the highest level mechanically but also offers an elegant visual presentation inspired by the brand\u2019s iconic Three Bridges architecture.<\/p>\n In this contemporary interpretation, the signature design is revisited with the third bridge positioned at the rear of the movement. In contrast, the arrow-shaped bridge ends reflect Girard-Perregaux\u2019s commitment to both tradition and forward-looking design.<\/p>\n Chiming Watches at the Heart of the Manufacture<\/strong> Among the pioneers of this technology was Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Bautte (1772\u20131837), a Geneva watchmaker whose early work explored chiming mechanisms capable of repeating hours and quarters on demand. Bautte was not only a master watchmaker but also an engraver, jeweller and goldsmith. His passion for mechanics and artistry led him to create remarkable objects such as music boxes, singing birds and mechanical automatons.<\/p>\n Visionary in both craftsmanship and business, Bautte also introduced an innovative production approach by bringing all watchmaking trades under one roof. This integrated system allowed him to oversee every stage of creation \u2014 from design and manufacturing to finishing \u2014 laying the foundations of the modern integrated Manufacture.<\/p>\n Girard-Perregaux continues to build on this legacy. Throughout the 19th century, Constant Girard-Perregaux and Constant Girard-Gallet further advanced chiming watch technology, producing alarm watches, Grande Sonnerie models and minute repeaters combined with complications such as chronographs and calendars.<\/p>\n In 1996, the Manufacture achieved another milestone by combining a minute repeater and tourbillon in a wristwatch. Later creations, such as the Opera I and Opera I, featured Westminster chimes reproducing the four-note melody of a carillon. These highly complex movements require multiple stages of assembly, testing and adjustment \u2014 a level of expertise possessed by only a few elite watchmaking Manufactures.<\/p>\n Today, the Minute Repeater Flying Bridges represents the latest chapter in this long-standing tradition.<\/p>\n Engineering Sound: A New Approach to Acoustic Performance<\/strong> Girard-Perregaux engineers focused on optimising tone clarity, vibration transmission and case acoustics, while eliminating any unwanted mechanical noise that could compromise the purity of the chime.<\/p>\n Several technical innovations contribute to this acoustic performance:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Titanium mainplate and bridges \u2013 lightweight and rigid, titanium facilitates the efficient propagation of vibrations through the movement.<\/p>\n \u25cf Direct connection between the mainplate and case \u2013 ensuring vibrations are transmitted without loss to the rose gold case.<\/p>\n \u25cf Domed sapphire crystals on both sides \u2013 enhancing resonance and amplifying the sound of the gongs.<\/p>\n \u25cf Single-piece gong construction \u2013 the gongs and gong stud are crafted from a single metal piece to prevent sound interference.<\/p>\n \u25cf Silent micro-rotor system \u2013 the jewelled white-gold micro-rotor winds the movement without introducing noise that could disrupt the chiming sequence.<\/p>\n \u25cf Relocated centrifugal regulator \u2013 moved to the back of the movement to preserve sound purity.<\/p>\n The openworked structure also plays a key role. By reducing material within the calibre, the movement allows sound waves to travel freely inside the case, producing a clear and vibrant melody.<\/p>\n The watch is activated via a newly developed arrow-shaped slide mechanism integrated into the monobloc case middle.<\/p>\n This design not only improves reliability but also provides water resistance up to 30 metres \u2014 a rare feature for such a complex chiming watch.<\/p>\n A New Era for Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeaters<\/strong> The Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying Bridges is priced at SGD 855,100 (including tax).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Girard-Perregaux continues to push the boundaries of Haute Horlogerie with the unveiling of the Minute Repeater Flying Bridges, powered by the new Calibre GP9530. 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\nWith the Minute Repeater Flying Bridges, Girard-Perregaux presents a fresh interpretation of one of watchmaking\u2019s most revered complications. The minute repeater, which allows the wearer to \u201clisten\u201d to the time through a sequence of chimes, has long been embedded in the Manufacture\u2019s DNA.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/99840-52-2013-5CC_SDT_Minute-Repeater_W-225x300.jpeg\")
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\nThe tradition of chiming watches dates back to the late 18th century, when the bell attached to pocket watches was replaced by a system of gongs and hammers wrapped around the movement \u2014 the same fundamental principle used in today\u2019s minute repeaters.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GP-218_Repetition-Minute-Carillon_Heritage-1-200x300.jpeg\")
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\nAt the heart of the development of Calibre GP9530 lies a singular objective: achieving exceptional sound quality.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/99840-52-2013-5CC_Minute-Repeater_Savoir-Faire-1-300x200.jpeg\")
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\nBy combining a minute repeater, tourbillon and innovative micro-rotor winding system within an openworked architecture, the Minute Repeater Flying Bridges represents a new milestone for the Manufacture.<\/p>\n