Subsequent yr marks the fiftieth anniversary of the enduring Laureato, first launched by Girard-Perregaux in 1975. Its distinctive design—centred round a tonneau-shaped case, slim, raised octagonal bezel with round plinth, and built-in bracelet—has advanced over many years whereas remaining true to the unique spirit, a convention upheld by the newest releases. The 2 new time-only Laureato 38mm in Sage Inexperienced and Midnight Blue are completely sized and have dial colors borrowed from the 42mm Laureato fashions, increasing Girard-Perregaux’s provide of its iconic luxurious sports activities watch line.
The brand new Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm fashions in Sage Inexperienced and Midnight Blue function a cultured and satin-finished chrome steel case, 10.02mm thick and 100m waterproof, showcasing the gathering’s signature octagonal bezel atop a raised round base. This design, launched throughout the assortment’s 2017 relaunch, affords a extra substantial presence than the slimmer bezel of the unique 35mm quartz-powered Laureato from 1975 and infrequently invitations comparisons to the Royal Oak.
But, the Laureato stands aside with its softer, extra rounded traces, staying true to the elegant and virtually dressy really feel of the unique mannequin, whereas in distinction, the Royal Oak leans in the direction of a sharper, extra angular design with a distinctly sporty character. The flat sapphire crystal with AR coating is normal, the polished show caseback, secured with screws, the fluted crown, engraved with the GP emblem, and the built-in bracelet that includes polished central hyperlinks full the design, providing a glance that feels acquainted.
The Sage Inexperienced and Midnight Blue dials of the brand new metal Laureato 38mm keep the gathering’s signature design. The Clous de Paris (hobnail) sample, achieved via stamping, provides texture, whereas the utilized baton-style, arrow-shaped rhodium-plated indices are handled with lume for enhanced visibility. The hour and minute fingers share the identical design and end. Past the dial colors, a key distinction between the 2 references lies within the detailing: the Sage Inexperienced variant encompasses a gold-plated GP emblem and central seconds hand for added class, whereas the Midnight Blue model opts for rhodium plating on these parts. Each fashions embody a date window at 3 o’clock with a background color matching the dial. The inclined flange with the minutes monitor can be colour-matched to the dials.
The brand new Laureato 38mm fashions are powered by the GP03300-2476, a self-winding motion from the GP03300 household, providing a 46-hour energy reserve and an working frequency of 28,800 vibrations/hour. By means of the exhibition caseback, you may admire the normal ornament, together with Geneva stripes, round graining, bevelling, snailing, and engravings, all complemented by a rotor crafted from pink gold.
Priced at CHF 14,300 every, these new references are provided as non-limited editions, becoming a member of the Laureato 38mm Copper mannequin and increasing the beforehand restricted vary of choices within the assortment.
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