The Girard-Perregaux R&D 01 Left-Handed Chronograph, Ref. 49930, one of 249 pieces made, crafted 2018, is a self-winding wristwatch housed in a stainless steel case with PVD coating and ceramic components. The polished three-body case features a transparent back secured by six hex screws, screw-down crowns, a rounded ceramic bezel, and sapphire crystals. The black dial includes luminous red Arabic numerals and sub-dials for seconds at 9 o’clock, a 12-hour register at 12 o’clock, a date display at 6 o’clock, and a 24-hour day/night indicator at 3 o’clock. It also has a bi-directional revolving outer ring graduated in 60 minutes, with luminous white skeleton hands and a triangular marker for the 60-minute register.
Powered by the Calibre 33 CO.AD, the movement is rhodium-plated with fausses-côtes decoration and includes 52 jewels. It features a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance spring, with the crown at 4 o’clock controlling the revolving disc. Measuring 44 mm in diameter and 14 mm in thickness, the watch offers a substantial presence on the wrist. The dial, case, and movement are all signed by Girard-Perregaux, ensuring authenticity and craftsmanship. This limited edition piece exemplifies Girard-Perregaux’s commitment to innovation and design excellence, combining functionality with sophisticated aesthetics.
