was subsequently adopted as the universal standard for quartz watches. Five years later, Girard-Perregaux unveiled a head-turning new kind of timepiece that would go on to be known as the Casquette.

If you did, kudos – you must know your watches. We're still ... Another thing going for Girard-Perregaux was it was one of the pioneers of quartz technology. “When GP launched the first ...

Already among our favourite watches, Girard-Perregaux just upped the ante by fitting the Laureato 38 mm with a diamond bezel. In fact, there are two new diamond-set bezels to choose from.

A Derbyshire vendor has consigned a Fabergé blue enamel and pearl ring and matching earrings, valued at up to £1,500, while ...