Brand comparisons usually run on opinion. This one runs on settled transactions: 187 recorded sales of Girard-Perregaux and 144 of Roger Dubuis, all in US dollars so the figures are directly comparable.
What each one actually costs
The median Girard-Perregaux result is $6,144. The median Roger Dubuis result is $10,752. On typical examples, Roger Dubuis carries roughly 1.8 times the price of Girard-Perregaux at auction.
Half of all Girard-Perregaux sales land between $3,125 and $14,375. For Roger Dubuis the middle half runs $7,200 to $19,550.
Which one surprises the specialists
42% of Girard-Perregaux lots beat their high estimate, against 41% for Roger Dubuis. The two are closely matched, which suggests both are priced with similar confidence.
Breadth of the record
Our archive covers 84 distinct Girard-Perregaux references and 31 for Roger Dubuis, with results going back to 2004 and 2004 respectively. The top recorded result is $193,350 for Girard-Perregaux and $92,000 for Roger Dubuis.
What this does not tell you
A median is not a verdict. These brands overlap heavily at the edges, and a well chosen example of the cheaper one will outrun a poor example of the dearer one. Condition, completeness and model matter more than the badge on the dial.
