The Award Winning Timepiece, the Constant Escapement L.M., with Iconic Former MLB Star, Reggie Jackson
Greenwich, CT, July 23, 2014 (Newswire.com) - On Friday, June 27 from 4:00pm-5:30pm sports fans and watch aficionados headed to the Manfredi Jewels store in Greenwich, CT to personally meet and greet Mr. Jackson and hear about his incredible milestones, his strong passion for watches and his connection with the Constant Escapement piece. The first thirty guests that attended received a customized Rawlings baseball signed by Mr. October.
The Constant Escapement L.M. won the 2013 Aiguille d’Or award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. This timepiece marked as one of the brand’s most exciting innovations in its history. As the culmination of several years of research and development, it was the very first constant force escapement to be successfully placed in a wristwatch. The feat is an advanced and sophisticated solution to a quest that has perplexed clockmakers and watchmakers since the beginning of time, constant force – as such it is a victory over decreasing power in traditional mechanical watches to achieve greater precision and regularity. In addition to this exclusive meet and viewing experience, Girard-Perregaux’s 2014 equisite creations were showcased for guests to dive in and explore such as the Hawk, Traveller, Vintage 1945 and more.
About Girard-Perregaux
Girard-Perregaux is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer that traces its origins to 1791. The history of the Brand is marked by legendary watches that combine sharp design with innovative artisanship such as the renowned Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges, presented by Constant Girard-Perregaux in 1889 at the Paris Universal exhibition, where it was awarded a gold medal.
With more than 80 registered patents, Girard-Perregaux is devoted to the creation of state-of-the-art Haute Horlogerie and is one of the few watchmakers to unite all the skills of design and manufacture under the same roof — including the forging of the “heart” of the watch, the movement. In 2013, Girard-Perregaux received numerous prizes for its groundbreaking Constant Escapement L.M. timepiece, including the most prestigious one: the Aiguille d’Or of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Girard-Perregaux is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories, which develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands.
About Manfredi
Located in the heart of charming Greenwich, Connecticut lies an exquisite collection of jewelry and fine timepieces at Manfredi Jewels. Since 1988 their family business has developed an extraordinary clientele in its time. Their collections are showcased in a newly remodeled, contemporary setting that is both comfortable and luxurious. Manfredi’s collection of over 30 brands of fine timepieces is the culmination of owner, Roberto Chiappelloni’s many years as a timepiece enthusiast. Before starting this business, Roberto was a collector himself and started the business in hopes of sharing his passion with the Greenwich community and bringing some of the lesser-known brands to the United States. Today, Manfedi is known as one of the top destinations in the United States for timepiece collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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