In recent days, GP Girard-Perregaux has launched a new self-made movement GP4800. This movement not only surpasses the previous GP3000 in terms of power storage, but also achieves the perfect combination of tradition and modernity in terms of materials and craftsmanship. Want to know how this movement combines exquisite artistry with powerful performance? Come and find out more with me!

GP4800 movement parameters

Recently, the famous Swiss watch brand GP Girard-Perregaux announced the launch of a new self-made automatic movement – GP4800. This movement has a vibration frequency of 28,800 times per hour and a power reserve of 55 hours. The power reserve is even better than the 46 hours of the GP3000 movement.

The GP4800 movement is assembled from 163 parts, has a diameter of 25.60 mm, a thickness of 4.28 mm, and contains 19 gems. The appearance of the movement also has a very good artistic level. The golden engraving is very eye-catching and has a Geneva ripple effect. The entire movement is like a piece of exquisite art.

Combination of tradition and modernity

From the material point of view, the GP4800 movement also subverts the traditional watchmaking process. We know that the escapement is the most critical part of the mechanical watch. In the GP4800 movement, the escapement wheel, pallet fork and roller of the escapement are all made of modern material – silicon. This material is not only ultra-light, but also has excellent antimagnetic and wear resistance. It can be said to have solved many long-standing technical problems of mechanical watches.

In terms of appearance, the GP4800 movement also has exquisite decoration. The golden engraving is very eye-catching, and the Geneva ripple is the top craftsmanship in the watchmaking industry. Coupled with the polishing of diamond chamfers, the artistic appearance of the entire movement is very prominent.

modern aesthetics

In terms of function, the GP4800 movement is also very powerful. It not only has the central hour, minute and second display function, but also the date display function, which can be said to meet the needs of most watch lovers.

In terms of appearance design, the GP4800 movement also adopts a monochromatic symmetrical design concept, which can not only highlight the exquisiteness of the movement, but also display modern and balanced aesthetics. For friends who like to collect and wear watches, this kind of watch is really suitable.

Girard-Perregaux History

As a famous Swiss watch brand, Girard-Perregaux advocated the revival of traditional movements during the quartz crisis in the 1980s, demonstrating the brand’s historical heritage and innovative spirit. Although quartz watches now occupy most of the watchmaking market, there are still many watch lovers who prefer mechanical watches, just like friends who like vinyl records. It is a kind of respect and love for traditional craftsmanship.

The GP4800 movement launched by GP Girard-Perregaux is undoubtedly an inheritance of traditional watchmaking craftsmanship, and it is also a tribute to the brand’s history.

The polished arrow-shaped pattern on the hollow oscillating weight is a tribute to the brand’s classic three-gold bridge tourbillon watch. This watch was launched in 1844 and is now almost 180 years old. It can be said to be a time-honored brand among time-honored brands, and the watchmaking craftsmanship it represents still has a strong vitality today.

Conclusion

The GP4800 movement is undoubtedly a combination of inheritance and innovation of traditional mechanical watch craftsmanship, showing the historical heritage and future prospects of GP Girard-Perregaux. For watch lovers, the charm of this movement should not be underestimated! In the collision between modern technology and traditional craftsmanship, which one do you think impresses you more? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like it!