Girard-Perregaux x Aston Martin
Girard-Perregaux x Aston Martin: A Fusion of Automotive Elegance & Haute Horlogerie
The collaboration between Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin is among the most compelling in luxury watchmaking today. Since its formal launch in 2021, the partnership has yielded multiple limited-edition timepieces that blend automotive DNA, advanced materials, and haute horlogerie.
These watches are not just branding exercises; they are technical statements and collector magnets. Below is an analysis of key models in this series, highlighting how each bridges the ethos of both brands.
Historic & Brand Context
- Girard-Perregaux has existed since 1791 and is known for its mechanical sophistication (bridges, tourbillons, haute complications).
- Aston Martin, a marque of British sports cars and motorsport pedigree, shares qualities of performance, design elegance, and luxury.
- In 2021, the formal partnership between Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin ( F1 x Watches ) was established.
- The alliance seeks to bring synergy in design, materials, finishes, and branding; creating limited pieces that resonate with both car and watch enthusiasts.
Standout Limited Edition Models
Girard‑Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges – Aston Martin Edition
Story
This is arguably the flagship of the GP × Aston Martin line: a reimagining of Girard-Perregaux’s iconic Three Bridges concept in collaboration with Aston Martin. It was the first timepiece launched under their partnership, aiming to merge architectural horology with automotive spirit.
Main Characteristics
- Case: Grade 5 titanium with black DLC finish
- Movement: A skeletonised tourbillon with the three bridges prominently displayed
- Strap: Black calf leather with “Rubber Alloy” insert (rubber injected with white gold), a novel material choice reflecting racing materials
- Design accents: Subtle Aston Martin design cues in finishing and components
Number of Units
- It is strictly limited with 18 timepieces. It was positioned as a halo, high-luxury model from the start of the partnership.
When Produced
- This was one of the earliest models after the partnership announcement (2021).
Price
- As a high-complication piece, it is priced at £124,000.
Girard‑Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition
Story
One of the most visible creations from the partnership, the Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin combines sportiness with design subtlety. It uses “Aston Martin Green” paint treatments and advanced materials (titanium) to evoke the automotive side of the collaboration.
Main Characteristics
- Case & Material: Grade 5 titanium
- Size: 42 mm diameter
- Dial: Iridescent green automotive-grade paint, multi-layered (involves 14 steps) for depth and finish
- Movement: In-house GP03300 automatic chronograph calibre
- Water Resistance: 100 m
- Bracelet / Strap: Integrated titanium bracelet with polished/brushed surfaces
Number of Units
- Limited to 188 pieces worldwide.
When Produced
- Launched publicly February 19, 2025, as part of the new F1 season announcement.
Price
- Priced at £18,200.
Girard‑Perregaux Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition
Story
A tribute to both brand identities: the Laureato Green Ceramic edition celebrates British Racing Green through one of GP’s most sporty collections. The bold ceramic design reinforces the performance character in a refined, everyday wearable form.
Main Characteristics
- Materials: Green ceramic case and bracelet
- Sizes: Available in 38 mm and 42 mm versions
- Dial: Green sunray with cross-hatch pattern evocative of automotive elements
- Movement:
• 42 mm: GP01800 (automatic, 54h power reserve)
• 38 mm: GP03300 (automatic, 46h reserve) - Water Resistance: 100 m
Number of Units
- 42 mm version limited to 388 pieces
- 38 mm version limited to 188 pieces
When Produced
- Released in 2023 as one of the first major GP–Aston Martin co-branded ceramic watches.
Price
- 38 mm: £21,200
- 42 mm: £21,900
Girard‑Perregaux Neo Bridges Aston Martin Edition
Story
The Neo Bridges edition brings the architectural ethos of the Bridges collection into a more modern, mechanical presentation with Aston Martin flair. Eschewing a traditional dial, it showcases its movement in full view, with inverted positioning and structural symmetry.
Main Characteristics
- Case: Titanium DLC (45 mm)
- Movement: Calibre GP08400-2164, an inverted layout exposing train and balance components frontally
- Power Reserve: 48h
- Strap: Rubber strap designed for sporty wear
- Water Resistance: 30 m (less than sporty extremes, focusing on mechanical artistry)
Number of Units
- Limited to 250 pieces worldwide.
When Produced
- Released in the collaboration timeline after earlier models, as a more avant-garde option.
Price
- Sold at £32,100 for this high-end open architecture model.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Aston Martin / F1 Edition
Story
The Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition is a novel blend of materials and motorsport DNA. It includes components made from real Aston Martin F1 car parts (titanium powder, carbon elements) in the case structure and a strap material with carbon elements from the F1 cars.
Main Characteristics
- Case: 44 mm, using a composite mixing titanium powder and carbon elements from Aston Martin F1 cars
- Strap: GP Rubber Alloy (FKM rubber mixed with carbon parts from F1 car)
- Movement: Chronograph calibre
- Design: Bold, motorsport-forward aesthetics, integration of actual race-car materials
Number of Units
- Limited edition (exact number released depends on region), details shared in official press materials.
When Produced
- Announced as part of the GP–Aston Martin F1 partnership, after the original Aston Martin editions.
Price
- Premium relative to standard Laureato Absolute models; £12,200.
Comparative Insights & the Strategic Value of These Models
- Range of complexity: From sport-luxury (Green Ceramic) to high complication architecture (Tourbillon + Bridges), these watches cover multiple tiers of collector appeal.
- Limited editions & scarcity: Most models are tightly constrained (e.g., 188, 250), which adds collector value and exclusivity.
- Material & motif crossovers: Use of automotive-grade paint, ceramic, titanium, carbon composite, even components from race cars, helps reinforce authenticity.
- Visibility & branding synergy: Aston Martin’s identity (Green, design cues, performance) is rightfully embedded, not just logo overlays.
- Evolution over time: The partnership has matured: early models established identity; later ones push innovation (e.g. Neo Bridges, F1 composite editions).