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crown comfort,

I agree with your summary after a personal inspection of the new Laureato family.

The 904L steel alloy used is the same as Rolex and I don't know of current users of that steel amongst the big brands.

It allows for fine finishing as seen here between the satin brushing and mirror polish of flat and curved surfaces. here are six different surfaces.

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Automatic Chronograph steel (apologies for the macro lens picking up dust in image

The anthracite dial is an alternative variant if blue is too wishy washy a colour for some.

I would choose the rubber strap for convenience and function...more water resistant than leather but not a heavy metal bracelet.

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Automatic Chronograph steel

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Automatic Chronograph steel set

The set of various dial colours is also encompassing.....

Regards,

MTF

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Hands-on with the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph 42mm, Ref 81020

By: crown comfort : May 24th, 2018-08:50

Finally, I have been able to take the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph hands-on and report on it with my personal impressions. Ever since it’s rebirth in 2016 with the Anniversary Laureato, the Laureato has quickly become a key successful line for Gi...

Absolutely TOP CLASS review

By: Baron - Mr Red : May 24th, 2018-09:03

From start to finish. Really great review.

Many thanks for the kind words, Baron

By: crown comfort : May 24th, 2018-09:22

it does help writing a review when you have true feelings for a watch and I have to say, I'm head over heels with the Laureato Chronograph.

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By: MTF : May 24th, 2018-09:25

crown comfort, I agree with your summary after a personal inspection of the new Laureato family. The 904L steel alloy used is the same as Rolex and I don't know of current users of that steel amongst the big brands. It allows for fine finishing as seen he...

Yes, the 904L Steel has a special appearance. Thanks MTF for the extra input. [nt]

By: crown comfort : May 24th, 2018-09:36

That satin finish on the GPL is something - very different from the likes of Rolex or AP. Cant say if its the grain or the fineness or just direction of applied friction but it has its own luk. [nt]

By: redcorals : May 24th, 2018-09:56

Yes, especially the horizontal brush on the top of the case and bracelet is eye-catching. [nt]

By: crown comfort : May 24th, 2018-10:20

Rolex doesn't use 904L anymore... they use "Oystersteel". ;-) [nt]

By: Cru Jones : May 24th, 2018-15:06

Thanks for the extra info, CJ.

By: crown comfort : May 27th, 2018-00:23

So is "Oystersteel" just a marketing name for 904L?

Yep. With other brands, including GP, starting to use 904L, it appears that Rolex needed to differentiate itself again. [nt]

By: Cru Jones : June 7th, 2018-15:05

I like the newly updated Laureato line very much. It is very handsome.

By: ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ : May 24th, 2018-09:28

There is a ladies version "Laureato 34 mm Royalty" with an incredible blue dial... you have to see it in person. I was truly hypnotized! GP told me that they also could produce a men's watch with this dial as a special order! ...

Thanks Alex.

By: crown comfort : May 24th, 2018-09:37

I will post about some Ladies watches in some time and indeed the royal blue dial is truly stunning, I confirm. Let's stay away from price discussion, in the end it's a personal choice. Best, CC

Superb review. Congratulations, once again, on this catch! [nt]

By: amanico : May 24th, 2018-09:32

Ha, you are getting ahead of myself ;)

By: crown comfort : May 24th, 2018-09:38

not yet, I'm seriously targeting it, but not yet, not yet

It seemed so evident for me... Knowing your love for the Laureatos! [nt]

By: amanico : May 24th, 2018-10:21

Vlading about, I see. [nt]

By: TheMadDruid : May 25th, 2018-12:37

These new Laureato stand out on their own - Thats was my take too ....after a lengthy discussion on if they are just poor mans APRO or if they have presence which casts its own shadow.

By: redcorals : May 24th, 2018-10:03

...

Thanks, my friend and I'm of course with you ;)

By: crown comfort : May 24th, 2018-10:19

I see you have your hands on one of the 225 blue Anniversary Laureato's...there should not be many left.

Really this is one of 225??....not that it matters but wasnt mkted that way to me. [nt]

By: redcorals : May 25th, 2018-09:51

Very cool watch, my friend.

By: zabreg1 Mr White : May 24th, 2018-12:10

I love the dial and especially the blue hands. I say go for it.

Thanks Mr. White with a love for blue ;)

By: crown comfort : May 25th, 2018-00:02

It's a cool watch for sure and I think I have no choice...

Superb review and photos! Thank you for your time and effort. Much appreciated! I'm still looking forward to seeing one....

By: Cru Jones : May 24th, 2018-15:04

i went to a local AD (well, the Bon Marché) and GP is no longer on sale there, so I'll need to make more of a trek to see one.

Thanks CJ, glad you enjoyed it and I hope to be of inspiration

By: crown comfort : May 25th, 2018-05:46

definitely go and see it yourself, it makes a huge difference. Even a trip to the Moon and back would be worthwhile Pity that your local AD dropped GP

Fine review, CC!

By: TheMadDruid : May 25th, 2018-06:12

You sold me! ...

That's good to hear, I need to claim my commission :D [nt]

By: crown comfort : May 25th, 2018-08:00

I told you....! ;)

By: blomman Mr Blue : May 25th, 2018-09:53

And I agree, the full blue is the one I would go for as well! I like the other dials, but in the end... I am Mr. Blue! Best Blomman

As you know, we are our own worst enemy :D [nt]

By: crown comfort : May 26th, 2018-01:00

This brand is beyond awesome!

By: ripper444 : May 27th, 2018-15:29

The one on the left black and blue sub dials will be my next purchase. It’s a fraction of the price of AP and Patek and In my opinion same horological value. Looks wise it’s a stunner!

Many thanks Ripper.

By: crown comfort : May 30th, 2018-23:55

and glad to read you like it. the Laureato Chrono will also be my next purchase.

Great Write-Up & Review, dear CC !.. Splendid pics as well, of course.. Have bookmarked it also.. That 904L steel really renders a very special shine, even on the photos..

By: hs111 : May 31st, 2018-06:23

The plays of light on the clous-de-Paris dial, must be fascinating. Guess, this one needs to be seen in the metal, and tried on the wrist of course.. Alltogether that one ticks a number of boxes, and the Blue/Blue is very attractive, IMHO.. Thx for your v...

Girard Perregaux

Adding to the imagery evidence

Hands-on with the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph 42mm, Ref 81020

Absolutely TOP CLASS review

Many thanks for the kind words, Baron

Adding to the imagery evidence

Yes, the 904L Steel has a special appearance. Thanks MTF for the extra input. [nt]

That satin finish on the GPL is something - very different from the likes of Rolex or AP. Cant say if its the grain or the fineness or just direction of applied friction but it has its own luk. [nt]

Yes, especially the horizontal brush on the top of the case and bracelet is eye-catching. [nt]

Rolex doesn't use 904L anymore... they use "Oystersteel". ;-) [nt]

Thanks for the extra info, CJ.

Yep. With other brands, including GP, starting to use 904L, it appears that Rolex needed to differentiate itself again. [nt]

I like the newly updated Laureato line very much. It is very handsome.

Thanks Alex.

Superb review. Congratulations, once again, on this catch! [nt]

Ha, you are getting ahead of myself ;)

It seemed so evident for me... Knowing your love for the Laureatos! [nt]

Vlading about, I see. [nt]

These new Laureato stand out on their own - Thats was my take too ....after a lengthy discussion on if they are just poor mans APRO or if they have presence which casts its own shadow.

Thanks, my friend and I'm of course with you ;)

Really this is one of 225??....not that it matters but wasnt mkted that way to me. [nt]

Very cool watch, my friend.

Thanks Mr. White with a love for blue ;)

Superb review and photos! Thank you for your time and effort. Much appreciated! I'm still looking forward to seeing one....

Thanks CJ, glad you enjoyed it and I hope to be of inspiration

Fine review, CC!

That's good to hear, I need to claim my commission :D [nt]

I told you....! ;)

As you know, we are our own worst enemy :D [nt]

This brand is beyond awesome!

Many thanks Ripper.

Great Write-Up & Review, dear CC !.. Splendid pics as well, of course.. Have bookmarked it also.. That 904L steel really renders a very special shine, even on the photos..

My sincere pleasure, dear HS

wish i could afford this beautiful watch [nt]

Many thanks. Frank. Perhaps one day, never give up desiring. [nt]

thank you i try its hard [nt]

I nearly missed this review. One solid looking watch

Thanks Yang, indeed a very solid looking watch [nt]