Girard-Perregaux is one of the oldest manufactures in Switzerland, founded in Geneva in 1791 by the genius craftsman Jean-François Bott. Known as the first Swiss watch to be officially imported into Japan, the company has achieved historic feats, such as the world's first mass-produced wristwatch and the tourbillon with three gold bridges. It continues to innovate, developing the Laureato, Seahawk, high-beat automatic "Giromatic" and constant escapement. It maintains an in-house integrated system from design to finishing, and ensures quality and rarity by limiting annual production. It combines traditional aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, boasting original designs and high precision in a diverse line of watches from luxury sports to complicated watches, and is a prestigious brand that has long been loved by collectors around the world.