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Girard Perregaux

Laureato-Olimpico ref 8017 ... Anthracite grey dial today

Hope everyone had a good weekend. A few days ago, I posted the blue dial variant. Today, I'm posting some pics of the anthracite grey dial. In person, the dial is a sort of "tobacco grey"... A beautiful color. Note that the dial is clean. Applied indices, no GP logo. You can see where the LAUREATO FIFTY has taken some of its design inspiration from. And mine is a little different as it has copper colored sub-dials. At 40 mm, the GP Laureato-olimpico Limited Edition ref 8017 is a pleasure to wear. Please note that NOT all the reference 8017 we're LEs. So check the caseback for the LE engraving if you are considering looking for one on C24 and such. I also took one shot from further back by taking a picture of the reflection in the mirror. Helps give perspective I think. I'm a big fan of the NEO-VINTAGE era of watch making across various brands. GP in particular had some extremely well made, rare and just darn beautiful pieces come from this period. Worth checking out IMHO. Still flying low on the mainstream radar as many may not yet understand the huge significance this fairly rare bird carries. Still quite well priced. #girardperregaux #gp8017 #laureatoolimpico #gplaureato

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Pas mal!

By: amanico : January 25th, 2026-16:15

Merci 😗

By: this_hobby_of_hours : January 25th, 2026-16:26

The copper colored subdials against the dark grey dial is a great look.

By: M4 : January 25th, 2026-16:32

I also like how the polished surfaces of the bezel and pushers play against the brushed surface of the case. Ditto the bracelet brushed / polished interplay. A very nice GP chronograph! Thanks for sharing.

+1 Not sure why some of these features cant be included in regular production pieces.

By: ArmisT : January 25th, 2026-17:53

I don’t think there’s significant time/cost implications. Instead, brands often seem to keep all of the nicest features for LE pieces. I guess there’s an underlying strategy to this approach.

Thanks Armis

By: this_hobby_of_hours : January 25th, 2026-20:16

I think the brands have all kinds of agendas and strategies which sometimes backfire. Many brands have lost toicut with collector opinions as well. Disconnected by using ADs as the go-betweens. And ADs have theirs own agendas.

Thanks very much

By: this_hobby_of_hours : January 25th, 2026-20:17

The Laureato-Olimpico was released in 1996 under the leadership of Gino Macaluso. Very few were made. Supposed to be a total 999 but some reports say less than 600 made in total across three dial colors. So an average of 200 for each dial color. Its a goo...

Grey/charcoal is an easy choice for me.

By: M4 : January 25th, 2026-21:18

Here is a pic from a magazine

By: this_hobby_of_hours : January 26th, 2026-15:07

This one has the silver sub-dials which is a superb contrast as well. ...

Thanks. I still prefer the copper colored sub-dials against the grey dial. It's a compelling combination in my eyes.

By: M4 : January 26th, 2026-16:17

Ah, I hear you but...

By: this_hobby_of_hours : January 26th, 2026-17:55

You won't find it in full steel with the gold sub-dials. Mine was made with this dial at a special request to GP.

What a stunning Laureato!

By: KCLQMULKU : January 25th, 2026-20:20

Thank you👍

By: this_hobby_of_hours : January 26th, 2026-15:00

Was the long distance shot useful for you?

I think so! Provides good context. 👍

By: KCLQMULKU : January 26th, 2026-18:15

Albeit a little comical with the floating arm!

Good to hear it was useful 😃

By: this_hobby_of_hours : January 27th, 2026-18:02