Why It Belongs

The Casquette 2.0 is more than a reissue—it’s a reminder of a time when Swiss watchmakers weren’t afraid to imagine what the future might look like. Nearly fifty years after the original debuted, Girard-Perregaux brought back one of its boldest creations, staying remarkably faithful to the original while quietly updating it for modern collectors.

The Story

The Casquette barely resembles a traditional wristwatch. There’s no dial, no hands and no visible movement. Instead, the time appears only when you press a button, lighting up a red LED display hidden beneath the sapphire crystal. It’s an experience that’s completely different from wearing a conventional watch, and that’s precisely the point. Even today, the design still feels futuristic rather than nostalgic.

The original Casquette was introduced in 1976 during one of the most turbulent periods in Swiss watchmaking. Rather than resisting the arrival of quartz technology, Girard-Perregaux embraced it, creating one of the era’s most distinctive digital watches. The Casquette 2.0 preserves that same spirit while adding modern materials, additional functions and a more refined construction. It isn’t trying to recreate the past—it simply proves that great design never really goes out of style.

Collector’s Insight

The Casquette is one of those watches that doesn’t really have a direct competitor. People rarely compare it with another digital watch—they compare it with an idea. Some buy it because they remember the original, while others simply appreciate that it represents a chapter of Swiss watchmaking that most brands would rather forget. Ironically, that’s exactly what makes it so collectible today.