Constant Girard
1825 - 1903
Constant Girard
Swiss watchmaker.
Key dates
1856
With his wife, Marie Perregaux, founded Girard-Perregaux, a pioneer in exporting the Swiss watch to the United States.
1867
Presentation of a Tourbillon watch awarded at the World's Fair in Paris.
1880
First major contract for 2,000 wristwatches, ordered by Emperor Wilhelm I for German naval officers.
1889
The Tourbillon with three gold bridges, now an iconic model, was awarded a gold medal at the World's Fair in Paris.