Girard-Perregaux Laureato Collection

Aquaracer1's candid reflection on reacquiring a Girard Perregaux Laureato offers a compelling look into the emotional and financial complexities of luxury watch collecting. His journey, marked by an initial overspend and subsequent repurchase, highlights the enduring allure of certain timepieces despite market fluctuations. This article delves into his personal experience, enriched by community insights on the Laureato's market dynamics and historical significance.

The last several months have been pretty crazy for me. As some of you know, for financial reasons, I sold off a large part of my collection recently. 

There were 2 reasons I sold my 38 mm blue Laureato: 1) For financial reasons, 2) I spent WAY too much for it, (I bought it when it was rare and discontinued by GP, five months before GP created a new release of pretty much the exact same watch). Of course that didn’t feel good. 

So being the stubborn Son of a B I am, after I sold it, I said to myself, “There are only a few watches that evoke the same emotion that this watch does. If I can find it again, for a much fairer deal, I’ll consider re-buying it…” 

Fast forward two months… Could it be??  🚨🤯 I located a mint pre-owned one, and negotiated a steal of a deal. OK… OK… Call me crazy 🤪 Some will say this is a bit dramatic 😂 But this move was justified, because it feels good !! 😎 OK, I feel much better about that entire situation now, it’s back on my wrist now!!

Thanks for reading friends 

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