Girard-Perregaux is a name known for luxury watches. One of its most popular designs produced in the late 70s was the Casquette. It was released in 1976 up to 1978 so every piece from before is now considered vintage. Over 8,000 units have been sold and until today, pieces are still sought after by watch collectors. It’s about time Girard-Perregaux introduces a new version of the retro timepiece. The Casquette 2.0 has just been announced but as of this writing, all pieces have been sold out online.
Designer: Girard-Perregaux
The watch still maintains the original’s design language but with a number of enhancements. The new version boasts a ceramic case and a Grade 5 titanium caseback that are hypoallergenic and scratch-resistant. Those are just some of the watch traits that make this Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 a worthy buy.
The watch comes with an ergonomic case that fits all users. The lightweight watch is only 107g so comfort to the wearer is not a problem. The unit uses Girard-Perregaux’s very own quartz Calibre GP3980 tech that shows the time, date, and day plus a few additions.
There is a titanium badge and titanium pushers placed on top of the watch head. The period GP logo is seen on the lower right part of the head. The design includes a ceramic bracelet partnered with a folding titanium buckle. What makes it safe to wear is the rubber interior that also provides flexibility. This part makes it more comfortable compared to the original Casquette.
About 8,200 pieces of the original Casquette were made but now, the Swiss watchmaker has decided to release only 820 pieces. That makes every piece that will be sold very special. It’s already sold out online but you can try buying from stores that carry the luxury brand.
The quartz movement of the original Casquette has been retained here as well but with a few additional functions. The watch also now shows the month, year, second timezone, chronograph, plus a secret date in red tubular LED numbers.
The Girard-Perregaux has always been known for watches with timeless style and premium quality. The vintage Casquette has proven that a luxurious design can last a lifetime. The second version delivers the same opulence but now looks more modern. It can definitely last another 46 years just like the original version.
The Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 is a mix of vintage, modern, and industrial. Retro watches being given a new twist seem to be all the rage these days. We doubt Girard-Perregaux and other watchmakers will stop with such a move. Most watch aficionados don’t mind the premium price tag as long pieces are unique, interesting, rare, or vintage. The Casquette 2.0 comes in a boxy case and costs $4,700.
