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Nilomis shares his journey of acquiring and restoring a Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1960 chronograph, drawn by its distinctive "Carrée Classique Elegance" case shape and no-date dial. His post highlights the transformation of an abused timepiece back to its former glory, showcasing the meticulous work of a skilled watchmaker.
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Olimpico reference 8017 represents a notable chronograph within the Laureato collection, distinguished by its sport-oriented design and limited production. This reference was introduced in the mid-1990s, offering a contemporary interpretation of the Laureato's integrated bracelet aesthetic combined with chronograph functionality. It stands as a distinct offering from the brand during that period, catering to collectors interested in modern chronographs with a heritage connection.
This particular reference 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 protecting the dial is sapphire, ensuring durability and scratch resistance. Water resistance is suitable for everyday wear, aligning with its sport chronograph designation.
Collector interest in the Laureato Olimpico ref. 8017 is often driven by its limited availability and specific dial variants. For instance, the steel and rose gold version with a tobacco grey dial saw a production of approximately 10 units, while the full steel version with an Yves-Klein blue dial had a slightly larger, though still limited, production run of around 200-333 pieces. These production numbers contribute to its appeal among collectors seeking rarer examples of the Laureato chronograph.
The case is outstanding, the Bi Compax dial is superb, the movement is maybe the less interesting part of the Watch, but this is a real cool Watch you got, my friend. BRAVO! Best, Nicolas
with a lot of character. This case is one of my fav ones. Congrats Nilo for this great catch! It proves once again that pleasure is not linked to money. Fx
As you can see, I'm following "the Maestro" date avoidance. Bi-Compax rules. Cheers, Nilo
This watch delivers more pleasure than others (I don't own expensive ones) of a much higher price point. Cheers, Nilo
It's a watch full of ... pleasure. Just like a good Belgium chocolate. Cheers, Nilo
On my smartphone. Cheers, Nilo
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