Perrelet

About Perrelet

All Perrelet watches are equipped with automatic movements. This is the principle to which the brand has remained steadfastly attached for over 200 years, in tribute to Abraham-Louis Perrelet and his invention in 1777. Its various calibers, entirely crafted, decorated, adjusted and assembled inside its own workshops, push the limits of precision and technical refinement. Whether a traditional automatic caliber, a patented double rotor movement, or a tourbillon, the brand offers a broad and rich choice of possibilities and compositions. They are all equally captivating and fascinating, capable of satisfying the expectations of the most discerning connoisseurs.
Ever since its founding, Perrelet has consistently innovated in the field of horology, displaying an audacity firmly rooted in its DNA and its values. The inventor of the self-winding watch almost 250 years ago, Perrelet has faithfully cultivated its pioneering, avant-garde spirit as well as impressive mastery of its timepiece developments. Key values such as rigorous technical standards as well as extreme precision are placed in the service of a vision: that of perpetuating the watchmaking legacy of the brand’s legendary founder, Abraham-Louis Perrelet, as well as his successors such as Louis Frédéric Perrelet.

1995

The House of Perrelet develops, perfects and produces the first so-called “double rotor” caliber: a system unique in its kind, which connects the winding weight of the automatic system to a rotor on the dial side. The Dipteros model thus heralds an important phase for the future of the brand, and paves the way for future new and exclusive developments.

2009

Perrelet presents the emblematic Turbine model. Inspired by the so-called “double rotor” movement, the oscillating weight on the dial side is transformed into a propeller which makes a striking impression with its extreme rotating speed. The Turbine thus opens the door to artistic and horological creations that are both unique and authentic.

2012

Perrelet takes a decisive new step on the path towards autonomy by adopting and equipping most of its timepieces with Caliber P-321, the first Manufacture-made movement entirely developed and produced within its workshops. New horological complications are subsequently added to this base caliber. Perrelet thus acquires complete production autonomy, thereby securing both its creative freedom and its horological legitimacy.

2013

Perrelet presents the Turbine Chrono, thereby demonstrating its creative ability to combine the Turbine effect with a watchmaking complication. That same year, Perrelet also launches his Turbillon model, a clever combination of the Turbine with a Tourbillon caliber, manufactured in its own workshops. Through its two great innovations, Perrelet provides irrefutable proof of its watchmaking expertise and its ability to constantly reinvent its “Turbine” concept.

2014

The Turbine gains height. The company presents the Turbine Pilot: a tribute to the world of aviation which, like its Fine Watchmaking counterpart, is based on a blend of daring and calculation. This collection presents a Turbine combined with an aviation slide rule. That same year, Perrelet presents its Turbine Skeleton model combining the Turbine collection’s signature ten-blade titanium wheel with an entirely in-house made skeleton movement.

2015

Perrelet celebrates the 20th anniversary of its iconic Double Rotor concept. With the First Class Double Rotor Skeleton collection, equipped with a Manufacture movement, Caliber P-481, Perrelet combines the horological tradition of its innovative Double Rotor with its expertise in the domain of skeleton-working.