Swiss haute-horlogerie brand Girard-Perregaux has been announced as Official Watch Partner of luxury British automotive manufacturer Aston Martin. The two brands will collaborate on upcoming limited-edition timepieces.
Both brands craft exquisite products for a discerning clientele and are appreciated by those in the know. Aston Martin was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford while Girard Perregaux traces its origins to 1791. While both organizations have amassed a wealth of skills and traditions, they continue to look ahead.
Now owned by Kering Group, the Swiss traditional watch brand is celebrating an astonishing 230 years of watchmaking in 2021, while Aston Martin celebrates its return to Formula 1 as a works team for the first time in over 60 years. Girard-Perregaux branding will feature on the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula OneTM Team cars at the start of the 2021 F1 season in Bahrain while the first timepiece to be born from the collaboration between Aston Martin and Girard-Perregaux will be revealed later this year.
About Aston Martin
Aston Martin Lagonda is a luxury automotive group focused on the creation of exclusive cars and SUVs. The iconic Aston Martin brand fuses the latest technology, exceptional hand craftsmanship and timeless design to produce models including the Vantage, DB11, DBS Superleggera and the new SUV, DBX. Based in Gaydon, England, Aston Martin Lagonda designs, creates and exports cars which are sold in 51 countries around the world. Lagonda was founded in 1899 and Aston Martin in 1913. The two brands came together in 1947 when both were purchased by the late Sir David Brown.
About Aston Martin Cognizant Formula OneTM Team
After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returns to Grand Prix racing in 2021. With one of the most iconic emblems in the world emblazoned above the garages and a team of over 450 passionate men and women at its heart, this is a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
About Girard-Perregaux
Founded in 1791, Girard-Perregaux is one of the oldest fine watchmaking manufactures still in operation and is appreciated by those in the know. This year the company celebrates its 230th anniversary, a fitting testament to the brand’s watchmaking expertise. Indeed, the firm’s history is dotted with exceptional creations that skilfully blend aesthetics and functionality. These models include the iconic Laureato, born in 1975, as well as the legendary Tourbillon ‘With Three Gold Bridges,’ a watch that made the invisible visible, transforming bridges from just a technical element to an integral part of the timepiece – a first in watchmaking.
Girard-Perregaux’s place at the vanguard of horological innovation is confirmed by over one hundred recorded patents together with numerous prizes and distinctions. It remains one of the few watchmakers to retain Manufacture status for over two centuries by mastering all the required horological skills in-house and making watches infused with a notable degree of authenticity.
