iW Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 97

SIHH 2018 1. Laureato Chronograph 2. Laureato 34mm Royalty Limited Edition, showing in-house quartz movement through the caeback. 3. Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges 4. Minute Repeater Tri-Axial Tourbillon 2. 3. 4. MINUTE REPEATER TRI-AXIAL TOURBILLON Crafted in titanium and with a vigorous chime, the Minute Repeater Tri-Axial Tourbillon features two box-type crystals, front and back, for a remarkable view of the watch in operation. As its name attests, the 48mm timepiece houses both a minute repeater and tourbillon gravitating around three axes. By eliminating the traditional dial, and by reconstructing the time display, Girard-Perregaux has substantially increased the sound volume of the minute repeater. If you prefer visual confirmation, you’ll still see counters at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock displaying the hours and minutes. The watch is fitted on a hand-stitched black alligator strap with a titanium triple folding buckle. Price: $420,000 SPRING 2018 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | 97