amanico[JLC Moderator]
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2023 Novelties: Girard Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light and Shade, and Absolute Light And Fire.
Jan 17, 2023,10:31 AM
Two new Laureato have just been unveiled, the Absolute Light and Shade, and Absolute Light And Fire.
The Light and Shade are unlimited, while the Light and Fire are limited to 18 pieces.
The case dimensions are the same: 44mm diameter / 11, 56 mm high, water resistant to 30 meters. The movement is the same, too: Cal GP1800-1143, beating at 28, 800 vph, with a power reserve of 54 hours, automatic.
The retail is the same: 99, 000 USD.
What changes is the chromatic look of each case.
For the Light and Shade, we are on grey / dark shades, with its metallised sapphire crystal and black PVD Titanium case.
For the Light and Fire, the case is made of a polycrystalline material called " YAG ", translucent, in red, with a black PVD Titanium case., to pay homage to the Chinese New Year, the red color evoking vitality and prosperity.
Both display the hours, minutes and seconds ( no Tourbillon, here ).
Here they are:
Laureato Absolute Light and Shade:
Light and Fire:
Honestly, at that price, I would rather hunt a Constant Escapement or a Neo Tourbillon.
The Light and Shade is my favorite, as I find the " Red " one too trendy. But no doubt they will find their fans.
Best,
Nicolas