A fellow traveller through time:
the Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda Tourbillon “A Secret” Eternity Edition, for those who savour every moment of the journey
On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, Girard-Perregaux highlights one of the most emblematic timepieces in its collection: the La Esmeralda Tourbillon “A Secret” Eternity Edition. The guiding symbol is the horse — an emblem closely associated with La Esmeralda, and a figure of inner power and controlled momentum that mirrors the Manufacture’s measured approach to progress and precision.
Design: heritage and modernity
The 43mm pink gold case features Three Gold Bridges in a matching hue and is endowed with a red Grand Feu enamel dial. The case, lugs, bezel, and buckle are intricately engraved, paying homage to the historic pocket watch of 1889. The dial is enlivened with a combination of sunray and circular guilloché, expertly applied by hand using a traditional rose engine lathe.
Movement: a feat of engineering
At the heart of the watch sits the Signature Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges — the Manufacture calibre GP09600. Equipped with a discreet white gold micro-rotor located beneath the barrel, the movement offers the convenience of automatic winding and plays host to golden engravings referencing the patent filed for the Tourbillon with Three Bridges in 1884. The tourbillon, positioned at six o’clock, rotates within a beautifully decorated lyre-shaped cage. The cage itself, completing one revolution per minute, is composed of 78 components and weighs just 0.3 grams. Enriched with refined finishing throughout, the calibre GP09600 perpetuates the Maison’s reputation for crafting the finest expressions of watchmaking.
Attention to detail and historical reference
Beyond its striking colour, the model is defined by the depth of its finishing. The engraved pattern on the case and buckle reproduces the ornament of the original La Esmeralda pocket watch — the one awarded a gold medal at the Paris World Exhibition in 1889. The watch is presented on a red alligator leather strap with an engraved pink gold buckle.
For the few
Each year, the brand releases this model in a strictly limited edition of just 18 pieces. A journey through time, available only to those who are in no particular hurry.