The Cat's Eye Aventurine

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Here are the pertinents -

Case
Material: pink gold
Dimensions: 35.44 x 30.44 mm Height: 11.29 mm high
Glass: sapphire anti-re ective Case-back: sapphire crystal
Dial: aventurine
Hands: leaf-shaped
Water resistance: 30 metres (3 ATM)

Setting
Case set with 62 brilliant-cut diamonds ~0.80 ct Dial set with 18 brilliant-cut diamonds ~0.06 ct 

Movement
Reference: GP03300-0090, mechanical
with automatic winding Diameter: 25.60 mm (111/2’’’) Height: 4.80 mm
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4 Hz) Number of components: 218 Jewels: 32
Power reserve: min. 46 hours
Functions: hour, minute, small second, day and night indicator

Strap
Material: blue alligator
Buckle: pink gold folding buckle 

Bidding for Good -

Girard-Perregaux has stepped up once again to do something for those in need.  Here's the story from them - straight, no chaser -

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1. Amy Willerton
2. Sasha Spielberg
3. Koala
4. Gia Mantegna
5. Sophie Meister
6. Yi Zhou
7. Lisalla Montenegro and C.J. Wilson 8. Lili Simmons 

GIRARD-PERREGAUX CELEBRATES
A DECADE OF ITS ICONIC CAT’S EYE
AND ANNOUNCES THE SUPPORT OF A NEW ART BOOK PROJECT BY MARKUS & KOALA 

This year, Girard-Perregaux celebrates a decade of its ladies timepiece Cat’s Eye, the brand’s tribute to feminine elegance and sophistication.
At this occasion Girard-Perregaux announces their support of ROLE MODEL, the new coffee table art book by photography/ directing duo Markus&Koala.
This new duo creates a unique visual universe where glamorous, high fashion and street/youth culture elements blend in vibrant harmony.
Koala’s photographic perspectives, from the viewpoint of a young multi-media artist, resonate throughout their work and add a modern, cutting edge imprint to Markus’ glossy, 70’s and 80’s inspired signature style.

ROLE MODEL will feature over 100 actors, pop stars, athletes and personalities. The book is inspired by the classic work of Helmut Newton as much as by the emerging image culture on Instagram and other social media.

Girard-Perregaux will present an exclusive, early sneak peak of selected images from ROLE MODEL, scheduled to come in 2015.

From playful, to bewitching, from alluring to defiant, from prowling to enigmatic, the women photographed for ROLE MODEL represent the spectrum of the complex and diverse female universe. 

In addition to the preview, Girard-Perregaux and Markus&Koala will be auctioning the photographs on www.biddingforgood.com with earnings to benefit different charities, each chosen by the model and actress appearing in the photograph. Some of these charities include The Milestone Trust (Amy Willerton), Coalition of Engaged Education (Sasha Spielberg), The Temple Grandin & Eustacia Cutler Autism Fund (Gia Mantegna), We Are Family Foundation (Yi Zhou), The International Rescue Committee (Sophie Meister), The Children’s hospital of Orange County (Lisalla Montenegro and C.J. Wilson), Motion Pictures and Television Fund (Lili Simmons) and the Koala Hospital (Koala).

“Girard-Perregaux represents timeless elegance and beauty” says Markus. Koala adds: “As styling elements of great sophistication, these watches contribute to the magic of our imagery.”

Girard-Perregaux is thrilled to support such an edgy and varied art project like Markus&Koala’s ROLE MODEL book. This collaboration is an homage to the female universe of Girard- Perregaux and captures the eclectic charm of the iconic Cat’s Eye. 

Cat’s Eye Tourbillon with Gold Bridge

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This is the latest offering from Girard-Perregaux and a breathtaking addition to the Cat's Eye collection.

The Cat's Eye Tourbillon features - you guessed it - a tourbillon at 6:00 o'clock nestled neatly beneath a gold bridge.   This particular horological bijoux features Girard-Perregaux's hand-wound calibre GP09700-0012.  The case is of white gold, measuring 37.30 x 32.30 in a pleasing oval shaped configuration.   The dial is white mother-of-pearl and the case and bezel are bejeweled with 293 "brilliant-cut" diamonds.  Diamonds also find their way onto the crown (1 rose-cut diamond) and the buckle with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds.

For those of you craving the minutiae - and I know that there are some of you out there, here it is:

Cat’s Eye Tourbillon with Gold Bridge

Technical specifications

Case in white gold

Dimensions : 37.30 x 32.30 mm

Glass : anti-reflective sapphire 

Dial : natural white mother-of-pearl raised motif and hand polished

Hands : leaf-shaped, in gold

Case-back : secured by 4 screws

Water resistance : 30 meters (3 ATM)

Setting

Case and bezel : 293 brilliant-cut diamonds, ~3,60 cts

Crown : 1 rose-cut diamond, ~0,20 ct

Buckle : 14 brilliant-cut diamonds, ~0,118 ct

Total setting : 308 diamonds, ~3,90 cts

Movement Girard-Perregaux GP09700-0012

Mechanical, manual winding movement

Dimensions: 32.00 x 27.00 mm (14 ^1/4 ’’’ x 12 ’’’)

Frequency : 21.600 Vib/h - (3 Hz)

Power reserve : min. 70 hours

Jewels: 20 

Number of components: 174

Main Plate : rhodium-plated, with circular-grained and beveled hollows

Bridge: Geneva stripes, polished edges

Tourbillon bridge: in white gold, hand-polished and engraved, edges and top polished, handdraw stroke finishing for the sides and underside

Balance wheel : variable inertia (with gold regulation screw)

Functions : tourbillon, hour, minute, small second on the tourbillon

Red alligator leather strap

White gold folding buckle set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds, ~0,118 ct

Every watch comes with an additional black alligator leather strap.

Référence : 99490D53P703-CKHA

"Food for Thought"

This just in from Girard-Perregaux and Christie's

Susan and David Rockefeller, Girard-Perregaux and Christie’s join forces and

present the premiere of “Food for Thought, Food For Life” documentary

to advocate for  environmental health and sustainability

philanthropists Susan and David Rockefeller, together with Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Girard-Perregaux and auction house Christie's, presented a special premiere screening of “Food for Thought, Food for Life”, the latest documentary by Susan Rockefeller, at the Rockbund Art Museum in Shanghai. The movie focuses on the development of healthier and sustainable food sources and the future of ecological and agricultural environments, underscoring  the Rockefellers’ advocacy work under their personal motto of ‘Protect What Is Precious’.

A roundtable discussion about “Food, Environment and Culture” followed the screening, and included the Rockfellers, Dai Jianjun, creator of the Dragon Well Manor restaurant and organic food pioineer, and Ma Jun, founder of the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs, a leading figure in environmental protection in China. The  discussion focused on increasing people’s awareness about sustainable food practices and advocacy for a healthier planet and future.  

Inspiring dialogue and collaboration around sustainable business practices is a shared responsibility. Susan & David Rockefeller, Girard-Perregaux and Christie’s together share the belief that their joint event and subsequent collaborations are important steps toward a more healthy, sustainable future for all. "We should especially respect all living things and the soil and sea that support human life”, said Suan Rockfeller. “It is my life-long purpose to protect our planet, a place which defines the real meaning of wealth. I am very pleased to be partnering with Girard-Perregaux, a company which shares my values around sustainablity and combining creativity and tradition to create a better new world."

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In line with the event and to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the brand’s iconic ladies’ collection, The Cat’s Eye, Girard-Perregaux has created a ‘Protect What Is Precious’ special edition timepiece, designed in collaboration with Susan Rockefeller. The timepiece features 73 tsavorites on the white hand-polished mother-of-pearl dial ranging from bright to pastel gdreen, representing the “green ideals and values” that Girard-Perregaux and the Rockefellers jointly share. Designed for women who appreciate the preciousness of time, the beauty of nature and need to protect our planet, this special edition watch is engraved with the motto “Protect What Is Precious” to raise environmental awareness.