The partnership first revealed in early 2021 between Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin has led to the creation of a new timepiece, the Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition. Its styling masterfully plays with shapes, textures, and light, tailored to those who appreciate luxury and performance in a limited edition of 188 pieces.
From the Editor: Girard-Perregaux Laureato the Best Option When You Can't Have a Nautilus or a Royal Oak
Since its release in 2016 to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the manufacture, the new Laureato has been on my radar as a watch that could easily compete against an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 15500ST with a blue dial or a Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711/1A-010 blue dial. Considering today’s watch market, as it is nearly impossible to find an AP Royal Oak or a Patek Nautilus, let alone pay retail price for them, the best option when you can’t have either is the Girard-Perregaux Laureato ref. 81010 and here are some of the reasons why.
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.
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 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
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.
Baselworld 2016: Presenting the new Girard-Perregaux Laureato 2016 Limited Edition. Hands-on Review, Live Pictures & Pricing.
To celebrate the 225th anniversary of their manufacture, Girard-Perregaux is bringing back the iconic Girard-Perregaux Laureato. The GP Laureato was originally launched in 1975 as a competitor to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with a very similar type of case design with flat top around the bezel, and also sporting an octagonal-shaped bezel.
News: Pre-Baselworld 2016 Girard-Perregaux Presents the New Laureato 2016 Limited Edition. The Return of an Iconic Watch Originally Launched in 1975.
To celebrate the 225th anniversary of their manufacture, Girard-Perregaux is bringing back the iconic Girard-Perregaux Laureato. The GP Laureato was originally launched in 1975 as a competitor to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with a very similar type of case design with flat top around the bezel, and also sporting an octagonal-shaped bezel. The case was in between a Royal Oak and an IWC Ingenieur SL.