Opera One By Girard Perregaux


















Opera One is a wrist watch created by Girard Perregaux, it has a tough and unique look. What makes this time piece special is its ability to sound passing hours with actual tunes and the distinctive design. This unique wrist watch has platinum case and see through back. It also features a Westminster minute repeater and tourbillon with three gold bridges.


Some additional function also fused into this luxurious watch, a function such as manual winding, 75-hour power reserve, a power reserve indicator, a sub second complication, and a minute repeater makes this wristwatch more desirable. Because it’s features and elegant look Opera One is valued at $495,000.

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Kim said…
That is one complicated watch, and the complete opposite of what I want in a watch. I personally prefer the simple square Piaget Altiplano (http://piagetusa.com/2_Altiplano.html). Very uncomplicated.

But I do understand how somebody will find this beautiful. It is. Too bad it isn't my cup of tea.
March 10, 2010 at 11:24 PM
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