Girard-Perregaux Terrestrial Map Watch

Girard-Perregaux Terrestrial Map Watch – The Chamber of Wonders

The Girard-Perregaux Terrestrial Map Watch belongs to the prestigious
“The Chamber of Wonders” collection, a concept series by
Girard-Perregaux
that celebrates art, history, science and natural curiosity.
This collection transforms fine watchmaking into a storytelling medium, where each timepiece becomes a miniature museum piece.

Unveiled during Baselworld, the Girard-Perregaux Terrestrial Map Watch takes inspiration from one of the most important world maps
ever introduced to China: The Great Universal Geographic Map of Mountains and Seas, created around 1600 by the Italian Jesuit missionary
Matteo Ricci.

This historical document challenged traditional Chinese cosmology and introduced Western geographical concepts to the Ming dynasty elite.
You can explore more about Ricci’s mapping legacy through the academic archive of
Encyclopaedia Britannica,
which details his major contributions to East–West cultural exchange.

One of the defining features of the Girard-Perregaux Terrestrial Map Watch is its
exquisite hand-painted white jade dial, measuring a remarkable 0.70 mm in thickness.
This ultra-thin jade canvas is decorated using traditional Indian ink and requires more than
17 hours of intensive craftsmanship by specialized artisans trained in decorative miniature painting techniques.

Viewed under magnification, the dial reveals meticulously hand-rendered oceans, continental outlines, ancient cartographic symbols and calligraphic details.
This level of artisanal execution places the watch firmly within the category of haute horlogerie métiers d’art,
alongside other masterpieces from brands such as Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin.

The 40 mm case is crafted from 18K rose gold, polished and satin-finished for refined visual balance.
The proportions allow the watch to sit elegantly on the wrist without feeling oversized, making it suitable for both formal attire and high-end casual wear.

Inside, the Girard-Perregaux Terrestrial Map Watch is powered by the ultra-thin automatic
Caliber GP03300-0060. This movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour,
features 26 jewels, and provides a robust 46-hour power reserve.
Its reliability and thin architecture have also attracted independent haute horlogerie houses, including MB&F, who use derivatives of the same base caliber.

From a collector’s perspective, this timepiece occupies a rare intersection between historical scholarship, miniature art and Swiss mechanical excellence.

The Girard-Perregaux Terrestrial Map Watch is strictly
limited to only 18 pieces worldwide, making it one of the rarest artistic wristwatches produced by the brand.
Its official retail price was set at 47,300 EUR, reinforcing its position as a serious collector’s investment.