The Enamelling of La Esmeralda

Every detail of La Esmeralda Tourbillon “A Secret” Eternity Edition is carefully considered to reveal the art in precision engineering. This contemporary reinterpretation of Constant Girard's 1889 masterpiece references many of its unique refinements, paying homage to ancestral savoir-faire while incorporating cutting-edge technology. From the intricately engraved housing to the tiniest screw hidden within the GP9600 calibre movement, this exceptional timepiece showcases the rare skills and traditional Métiers d'Art mastered by the Manufacture’s craftspeople. One of the most demanding techniques we preserve at the Maison, Grand Feu enamelling, has been taken a step further than its historical forebearer in this modern expression of La Esmeralda. The enamelling, fully executed in-house, has been expanded to adorn not only the dial, but the outer case sides and lugs as well, underscoring Girard-Perregaux’s commitment to craftsmanship of the highest order.