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Friends, Today starts the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil! What better excuse to have another look at some of the Girard-Perregaux Olimpico Chronographs?! Let’s start where it ended… 1996: 20 years ago, the 1996 Summer Olympic Games were the first to be staged in a different year from the W
Friends,
Today starts the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil!
What better excuse to have another look at some of the Girard-Perregaux Olimpico Chronographs?!
Let’s start where it ended…
1996: 20 years ago, the 1996 Summer Olympic Games were the first to be staged in a different year from the Winter Games.
The games took place in Atlanta, Georgia United States.
U.S.A. President Bill Clinton were reelected for his second term in the White House.
Who knows… Maybe he will spend another 8 years in that house…?!
The hottest movie on cinemas were Braveheart – Freedom!
Which by the way is the theme for this week’s WristScan thread.
So please, after you read this post, go over there and use your freedom!
But most importantly that year was the release of the Laureato Olimpico reference 8017!
Here is a great example with grey dial:
Love my blue dial version, but I find this grey dial very tempting!
A lot have changed over the last 20 years…
But the Laureato Olimpico still looks very modern!
Best
Blomman
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Olimpico reference 8017 represents a chronograph variant within the Laureato collection, produced around 1996. This reference is distinguished by its integrated bracelet design and the inclusion of chronograph functionality, setting it apart from time-only Laureato models of the era. It was offered in various material and dial configurations, indicating a strategic expansion of the Laureato line to include more complex offerings for collectors. The Olimpico designation often refers to specific limited editions or special production runs.
This particular reference 8017 features a 40 mm case, available in configurations such as steel and rose gold, or full steel. The movement is an automatic chronograph caliber, providing reliable timekeeping and stopwatch functions. The crystal is typically sapphire, ensuring durability and scratch resistance. Dial colors observed include tobacco grey and Yves-Klein blue, each contributing to the distinct aesthetic of the individual variants within this reference.
For collectors, the Laureato Olimpico reference 8017 is notable for its limited production numbers, particularly for certain variants. The steel and rose gold version with a tobacco grey dial, for instance, is noted to have been produced in very small quantities, approximately 10 pieces. The full steel version with an Yves-Klein blue dial saw a slightly larger, though still limited, production run. These factors contribute to its appeal among those seeking less common examples of neo-vintage chronographs from a respected manufacturer.
but with Olimpicos it is a different story! The 8017 grey dial is drop-that-gorgeous, must be seen in real under light. CC
Yes, the Olimpico I follow much closer than the Olympic! Best Blomman
But true, the timeless, unmistakeable design is an asset. Will be seeing the 2016 new Laureato soon @ our AD, yet the Vintages are real time-capsules. Cheers & HAGWE, hs
Seller backed out last minute. I was really upset about it because he pulled out a day or two before the face to face deal
Thank you, my friend! Best Blomman
And here I must say the grey dial adds to the coolness! Best Blomman
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