The Girard-Perregaux Casquette epitomized LED chic, even if the ref. 9931 shocked
link brand-loyal buyers in 1976 as the Japanese quartz wave loomed. It
link looked like nothing from this planet: in matte, space-age Makrolon composite or steel, even gold-plated, it looked like an aerodynamic
link helmet. A casquette is, in fact, the tight-fitting cap cyclists use for race and practice, now mostly worn on the podium. But despite its wild sci-fi looks, it was a hit, with 8,200 produced over two years.