First launched in 2019, the Girard-Perregaux Cosmos is a testament to the brand’s horological expertise. This exquisite timepiece combines three jaw-dropping complications and comes in variations with aventurine, obsidian, onyx, and even a mix of spectrolite and aventurine. The Cosmos Infinity, limited to just eight pieces, took luxury to new heights with its black onyx. Today, Girard-Perregaux unveils another unique masterpiece, reflecting their relentless pursuit of refinement.
Remember when you tried solving a Rubik’s Cube in record time? Well, the Cosmos isn’t about cubes, but it’s just as intricate, with its tourbillon mounted at the dial’s base. This little wonder is like the anti-gravity lobbyist of watchmaking, taking a stand against gravity’s tyranny. Supported by the Neo Bridge, a futuristic take on the historical arrow-shaped bridge, it provides the perfect counterbalance – all in titanium.
Joining the tourbillon are two globes – a terrestrial globe at 3 o’clock and a celestial globe at 9 o’clock. The terrestrial globe spins in sync with Earth’s 24-hour cycle, featuring an hour ring that’s essentially Saturn’s rings’ doppelgänger. Meanwhile, the celestial globe showcases Zodiac constellations, executing a spin faster than your laundry – it completes a 360-degree twirl in 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds.
If you thought the globes were a light show, wait until you see the dial. It combines Tahitian mother-of-pearl with a thin layer of blue aventurine, creating a dance of light and colors that even a kaleidoscope would envy. The Cosmos doesn’t just show time; it puts on a performance, with luminescent white-gold hands and markers lighting up like a disco in the dark.
The ingenious design extends to the watch’s back – no ordinary crown here, but four rotating bows called ‘bélières‘ handle the winding and setting duties, infused with their own luminescent magic.
The Cosmos is an expression of Girard-Perregaux’s philosophy since 1791 – merge classic aesthetics with chronometric accuracy and superior craftsmanship. With a Calibre GP09320 movement, each creation hones technical and artistic mastery, ensuring Girard-Perregaux remains the captain of its cosmic journey.
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