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It takes a lot to stand up to competition, even more so when it's all in the family and where competitors are dynamic, innovative and every growing. And so if you have been around for a hundred years, and are still going strong, there is every reason to celebrate. To mark the Centennial year of Ermenegildo Zegna, which is one of Italy's longest standing family-driven enterprises; the company has launched limited edition luxury watches with the help of Girard-Perregaux. These special 100 watches will be sold across 20 important Ermenegildo Zegna stores worldwide.

Limited Edition of 10 Pieces For this exclusive 10-pieces limited edition dedicated to New York, the initials NY are discretely underlined at 12 on the dial. The "Grand Feu" black enamel dial, a rarity, is completely hand-made in-house by GP's master enameller. It is crafted through a long succession of steps, a well guarded secret. The case, in 18kt white gold, measures 36mm x 37mm. It has a sapphire crystal and display back, and is water resistant to 30 meters. Movement is the Girard-Perregaux in-house Manufacture caliber GP01900 with 29 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 46 hours. Functions are hour, minute, small seconds, a power reserve indicator, and date. It is only available at GP's Madison Avenue boutique.