Girard-Perregaux is paying tribute to the 1970s with the re-release of quartz watch\u00a0the Casquette. The newly launched\u00a0Casquette 2.0 encases the original neo-futuristic, elongated design and updated quartz movement in sleek ceramic and titanium.\n\u2018This is something we have been wanting to do for some time, given the revolutionary design...
Girard-Perregaux is paying tribute to the 1970s with the re-release of quartz watch the Casquette. The newly launched Casquette 2.0 encases the original neo-futuristic, elongated design and updated quartz movement in sleek ceramic and titanium.
‘This is something we have been wanting to do for some time, given the revolutionary design of this watch, and its enduring appeal since it was last produced in the late 1970s,’ says Girard-Perregaux’s chief product officer, Clémence Dubois. ‘Original versions remain highly desirable but hard to find on the secondary market, and in that we saw a major opportunity.’
The original watch, although not officially called the Casquette, quickly received its nickname from a loyal following who were enamoured with the watch’s aesthetic. Produced from 1976 to 1978, it was vastly different from theThe new piece nods to this history while incorporating contemporary technology, inspired by the unique special edition the brand created in partnership with Bamford Watch Department for the Only Watch charity auction in 2021.
This new piece adds new functions to the traditional hour, minutes and seconds display, with a secret date feature that lets the wearer choose a memorable or sentimental date that can then be displayed at a specific time each day. ‘We quite liked the idea of information only you are privy to, only reinforcing the relationship of watch and wearer, as well as playing into the gadgety/geeky aspect that is undeniable with this relaunch,’ adds Dubois.
‘We affectionately refer to the changes in this new piece as “hardware and software upgrades” within the team. On the “hardware” side, the case has gone from Makrolon on the vintage version to high-performance ceramic, rubber and titanium elements. On the “software” side, we have added a plethora of new functionalities, namely a second timezone, chronograph, low battery indicator and secret date, in addition to time and date functions.
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