Girard-Perregaux is releasing the new Laureato Absolute Infrared Limited Edition to celebrate the opening of their first boutique in China and the 230th anniversary of the manufacture. This new watch is equipped with a 44 mm case in black PVD Grade 5 titanium and a forged carbon dial with red applied baton indexes.
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Insider: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Crystal Rock. Light as a Feather but Solid as a Rock.
Girard-Perregaux is a brand that has always been in the forefront evolving their watch designs and finding ways to improve their collections. The Girard-Perregaux Laureato has had some sort of a comeback in the last five years and the Laureato Absolute Crystal Rock is a perfect example of that.
News: Girard-Perregaux Partners with Aston Martin Lagonda and Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team
After partnering in the past with watch brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Richard Mille, Girard-Perregaux has been announced as the Official Watch Partner of luxury British automotive manufacturer, Aston Martin. The Swiss Manufacture is one of the oldest names in watchmaking, known for making peerless exemplars of Haute Horlogerie. The two brands will collaborate on upcoming limited-edition timepieces. In the relentless pursuit of speed, time is the overriding concern.
Insider: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Rock Limited Edition
While respecting the legacy of the iconic Laureato from 1975, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Rock draws upon the company’s vast experience, amassed since its inception in 1791. Employing high-tech know-how this Chronograph is cased in a strong and light, 44 mm blue Carbon Glass case referred to as Absolute Rock by the brand. The Laureato Absolute Rock models are an evolution of the classical Laureato. The dial features a sandwich-type construction, masterfully playing with depths and, in so doing, creating a fascinating and highly legible display.
News: Girard-Perregaux 1966 East to West in Partnership with DRX
Girard-Perregaux unveils the 1966 East to West, in celebration of the 160th anniversary of its trading relationship with Japan, together with Darren Romanelli, the celebrated streetwear designer. Darren Romanelli aka DRx, is recognized for his love of Japan and Japanese culture making him the ideal collaborator for this important model, launched on the cusp of another landmark, the 230th anniversary of the Manufacture, in 2021.
News: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Ghost in Partnership with Bamford Watch Department
Girard Perregaux is pleased to unveil the Laureato Ghost, created in collaboration with Bamford Watch Department, a company synonymous with personalized, exclusive luxury products. This limited edition of 45 pieces pays tribute to the inaugural version of the Laureato, launched in 1975 while embracing an ultra-modern and contemporary colorway. This year Girard-Perregaux is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Laureato.
Insider: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Rose Gold. Our Favorite Openworked Watch Out There.
One of our favorite watches without a doubt is the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Rose Gold ref. 81015-52-002-52A with a 42 mm case. A direct descendant of the original Laureato model launched in 1975 but with a modern reinterpretation in what we believe to be one of the best open-worked watches out there right next to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Openworked and the Armin Strom Skeleton Pure, two of our favorite skeletonizes watches out there.
News: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Crystal Rock Limited Edition
While respecting the legacy of the iconic Laureato from 1975, the new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Crystal Rock draws upon the company’s vast experience, amassed since its inception in 1791. Employing high-tech know-how and succeeding in the inaugural Laureato Absolute models of 2019, this new Chronograph model is housed in a strong and light, high-tech 44 mm Carbon Glass case. The Laureato Absolute models are an evolution of the classical Laureato
News: Girard-Perregaux Quasar Azure Sapphire Crystal Watch
Girard-Perregaux is pleased to unveil the Quasar Azure, a new iteration of the original Quasar encased in azure blue sapphire crystal, recalling the Manufacture’s first Bridges timepieces created in 1867. This new model is a limited edition of eight pieces, conferring a notable degree of exclusivity. The ability to showcase the art of precision engineering is among Girard-Perregaux’s greatest achievements, just as they did with the Three Gold Bridges employed on La Esmeralda, the world-famous pocket watch of 1889. The new Quasar Azure honors this legacy by engineering transparency to the extreme.
Breaking News: Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin Announce the Gradual Reopening of their Manufacture
Since 1846 for Ulysse Nardin and 1791 for Girard-Perregaux —in over 200years of existence and through two world wars— neither of the two have ever had to close their doors. Unfortunately, with the unprecedented spread of the COVID-19 virus throughout the world, all sectors of activity have had to adapt, and watchmaking is no exception. The epidemic seems to have begun to wane and we have built a new way of working adapted to the new environment.
Insider: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Flying Tourbillon Skeleton White Gold. Hands-on with a Stunning Openworked Timepiece.
Available in 18K white gold as reference 99110-53-001-53A or 18K pink gold as reference 99110-52-000-52A comes the stunning Girard-Perregaux Laureato Flying Tourbillon Skeleton —a direct descendant of the original model launched in 1975—. With a fully skeletonized dial this watch is similar in looks to the Royal Oak Openworked with its grey galvanized bridges; however, the Laureato Flying Tourbillon Skeleton looks much better as all the wheels and gears have been treated to maintain a nice monochromatic color scheme for its overall design.
Insider: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph ref. 81020. A Great Looking Chrono for the Price.
Two years after its return to the Girard-Perregaux collections, the Laureato is writing a new chapter in its history with the introduction of an enriched range of chronographs. In this natural and eagerly awaited extension of an eminently sporting chic collection, the Laureato once again demonstrates the strength and relevance of the design of this iconic watch, born in 1975. With a 42 mm case that is very proportionate for its design, the new Laureato Chronograph ref. 81020 is available on bracelet or alligator strap —with the exception of the rose gold model only available on alligator strap— and with three different dial options for the stainless steel models —panda, blue and black with blue chrono registers— for the stainless steel models.
News: Presenting the New Girard-Perregaux Laureato Flying Tourbillon Skeleton. Available in Two Types of Gold.
Just released in 18K white gold or 18K pink gold, the new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Flying Tourbillon Skeleton —a direct descendant of the original model launched in 1975—features an automatic movement that has been openworked to the extreme. The new Laureato Flying Tourbillon Skeleton thereby reveals the full extent to which its powerful architecture embodies the values and aspirations of an entire generation in quest of perfection.
Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges. Hands-on with one of the Most Modern Looking Timepieces from this Manufacture.
A stunning timepiece with exposed balance wheel on the dial side is the new Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges ref. 84000-21-001-BB6A. This new timepiece faithful to the DNA of its manufacture is equipped with a generous 45 mm case in titanium and is as modern looking as it gets. However, it is hard to not confuse the looks of the Neo Bridges with an Arnold & Son or an Angelus. With its movement playing an integral part of the design and the overall look of the watch, the new Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges priced at $24,000 USD is a very forceful competitor to some of the creations from the Independent brands out there.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato Tourbillon 45 mm Titanium and 18K Rose Gold. Hands-on with the Top Watch in the Laureato Collection.
This year, Girard-Perregaux was back at the SIHH Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie —after four brief years exhibiting at Baselworld— and to mark their return, they launched a whole new Laureato collection including this Laureato Tourbillon 45 mm in titanium and 18K rose gold. Sitting at the top of the Laureato collection, this new watch embodies all the historic expertise of the Girard-Perregaux Manufacture. Its 45 mm case, made of titanium and topped with an 18K rose gold bezel and first inter-link —end link.
SIHH 2017: New Girard-Perregaux Laureato Collection in 34 mm, 38 mm and 42 mm. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
Last year during Baselworld 2016, to celebrate their 225th anniversary Girard-Perregaux brought back the iconic Girard-Perregaux Laureato in a limited edition of 225 pieces in stainless steel with blue or white dial and measuring 41 mm in diameter —we brought you our hands-on review here. This year, Girard-Perregaux was back at the SIHH Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie —after four brief years exhibiting at Baselworld— and to mark their return, they launched a whole new Laureato collection with watches in three different sizes: 34 mm Quartz powered and automatic 38 mm and 42 mm.
Insider: Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon Minute Repeater in Titanium. Hands-on with an Exceptional Timepiece Light as a Feather.
The new Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon Minute Repeater in Titanium just released at Baselworld 2016, brings the ultra-light metal into the equation for the very first time. Typically seen in 18K pink gold, the new Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon Minute Repeater in Titanium features a titanium case measuring 45 mm in diameter by 9.35 mm in thickness.
Baselworld 2016: Presenting the new Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon La Esmeralda. Hands-on Review, Live Pictures & Pricing.
To celebrate its 225th anniversary, Girard-Perregaux presented the exceptional 18K rose gold La Esmeralda Tourbillon for Baselworld 2016. The new iteration of the La Esmeralda Tourbillon is inspired by the Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges pocket chronometer that won the gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889. This majestic timepiece is the mechanical expression of an aesthetic quest dedicated to achieving the Maison’s goal of ultimate accuracy.
Baselworld 2016: Presenting the new Girard-Perregaux Sports Competizione 'Circuito' Chronograph. Hands-on Review, Live Pictures & Pricing.
To celebrate the 225th anniversary of the manufacture founded in 1791, Girard-Perregaux presented at Baselworld 2016 a brand new collection of racing inspired timepieces named 'Sports Competizione' —the word for competition in Italian. As you all know, Girard-Perregaux has a rich history making racing inspired timepieces like those from their partnership with Ferrari or with pieces like the GP Monte Carlo 1970.
Baselworld 2016: Presenting the new Girard-Perregaux Sports Competizione 'Stradale' Chronograph. Hands-on Review, Live Pictures & Pricing.
o celebrate the 225th anniversary of the manufacture founded in 1791, Girard-Perregaux presented at Baselworld 2016 a brand new collection of racing inspired timepieces named 'Sports Competizione' —the word for competition in Italian. While Girard-Perregaux has a rich history making racing inspired timepieces like those from their partnership with Ferrari or with pieces like the GP Monte Carlo 1970, this new line —with all due respect to the latter—, looks very much like the Zenith El Primero collection from our friends from Le Locle.
