# Gambling Made Easy Girard-Perregaux Puts Gambling Features on His 1945 Tourbillon Watch By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-04-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girard-perregaux-vintage-1945-jackpot-tourbillon References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2007/04/17/girard-perregaux-watches-at-sihh/) & [girard-perregaux](http://www.girard-perregaux.com) Gamble with your time. The Vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillon parts from accepted traditions by combining precision watchmaking with a virtual slot machine of hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs. “On the dial, a window at 12 o’clock reveals a row of three symbols, while a cut-out at 6 o’clock lets one admire the gold Bridge and the [Tourbillon cage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon)," Luxist says. "The magic of the game is set in motion by pulling the handle on the right side of the case. The [three reels spin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-monaco-chronograph) and then stop randomly on one of the possible five symbols, while a [hammer strikes a gong](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-luc-grand-strike), producing the happy chime reminiscent of the gaming machines in a casino. Out of the 125 combinations, only one represents the jackpot: the three bells in a row.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Gaming Watches:** By combining precision watchmaking with virtual gaming features, luxury gaming watches offer a new experience for high-end watch connoisseurs who enjoy gambling features - **Combining Traditional Watchmaking with Technology:** Incorporating advanced technology in traditional watchmaking adds a new dimension to watchmaking; providing opportunities for specialization in watchmaking - **Innovative Gaming Features in Wearables:** The integration of innovative gaming features in wearables creates a new market for technology companies looking to venture into the luxury watch industry ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watchmaking:** The luxury watchmaking industry can explore the integration of gaming features in high-end watches to create a new market segment for discerning customers - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can consider incorporating traditional watchmaking techniques to create a new product category of luxury gaming watches - **Technology Industry:** Technology companies can explore opportunities for collaboration with traditional watchmakers to incorporate innovative gaming features in wearables to create a new market segment for customers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Joystick Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-tourbillon.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Elevated Sleek Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauretato-chronograph-ti49.md) - [Demure Iridescent Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-girard-perregeaux-x-astonmartin-laureato-chronograph-hero.md) - [Artistic Architectural Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-tambour-moon-flying-tourbillon.md) - [Fast Tourbillon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/god-of-time.md) - [Retrofuturism Metallic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girardperregaux-casquette-20.md) - [Luxe Golf-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byrne-gyro-dial-golf.md) - [Anniversary Sport Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laureato-fifty.md)