A special, limited-edition model of its Sea Hawk Pro was launched by Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux. The launch event was hosted by environmental conservationists Susan and David Rockefeller, Jr.

Along with the release of the watch the event also showcased the screening of Mission of Mermaids,which is  Susan Rockefeller’s new documentary about protecting the oceans. In celebration of World Oceans Day, the event was emceed by Italian actress Jo Champa, and also included a Q&A session with the Rockefellers. Susan Rockefeller revealed that much of the project, which she made to support the work of Oceana, a global nonprofit group dedicated to ocean protection.

Michele Sofisti, CEO of the Sowind Group (which owns Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard) presented both Susan and David Rockefeller with the new limited-edition "Big Blue” timepiece, 

The Sea Hawk Pro 1000m "Big Blue” edition contains an automatic manufacture movement with a power-reserve indication and a power reserver of 46 hours. It is represented with a subdial above the 6 o’clock position with a map of the world to represent the Oceans of the world. The date is in a window at 1 o’clock, with a unidirectional bezel for setting dive times and a helium release valve for decompression, the steel case has a screw-down crown and caseback which is engraved with the motto, "Protect What is Precious”. The motto is inline with theme of the evening whihc is ocean conservation and to Girard-Perregaux’s dedication to preserving classical watchmaking. The watch is water-resistant to 1,000 meters with the GP033RO movement, it has 27 jewels, a frequency of 28,800 vph. The rubber strap is the same color as of the dial. This being a limited edition watch only 15 pieces will be made with each priced at $10,900, part of the sales proceeds will be contributed to the Rockefellers’ ocean conservation efforts.