Definitive comparison of the Laureato 225th anniversary 41 mm ref 81000 vs the 38 mm and 42 mm
Friends, The definitive comparison of the Laureato 225th anniversary 41 mm ref 81000 vs the 38 mm and 42 mm. 41 mm becusse it was the 41st anniversary of the laureato in 1996 This detailed comparison has not been done by anyone else before. Pictorially at...
What a great post!
Why does the movement in the 41mm seem much smaller than the 42mm? I actually like the thick hands of the blue 42mm: looked very similar to those of the 15202. Huge fan of the 904L, but they’ve got to come up with some sort of micro-adjustment.
The 42 mm for me, dear Marc.
1. The movement fills the case much better (= seems to be bigger) than the one of the 41mm iteration. 2. The dial: The uninspired white date wheel of the 41mm is a no-go for me. 3. Regarding the 38 mm I would have to try it on my wrist in person before ma...
We agree to disagree 🤗
1. Agree that the 42 mm fill the case size a bit better but the 3300 is more true to the brand. 2. The white date wheel is what I like about 41 mm as it stays true to the heritage it’s means to show. So I’m essence, it was more inspired than the blue Date...
Thanks 🙏
The 41 mm and the 38 mm both use the GP 3300 caliber. The one used by in some VC, Cartier, MB&F, Daniel Roth, Bulgari etc. as well. So it’s smaller and slimmer at 3.28 mm. Back in the day, it was considered almost “ultra thin”. The laureato 8010 uses its ...
The 15202 comparison has more to do with the narrow depth of the dial with the close proximity of the broad hands and numerals, the shine of the white gold components, and the cloux de Paris.
As for the 904L, it’s my impression (having owned watches with 904L and 306L) that polished 904L holds on to its shine/polish for much longer. Both are corrosion resistant
Very interesting and informative post!
Thank you Marc! What a difference 1 mm can make, as you can clearly see that in your detailed comparison. For me it’s the 42 mm. Personally I think the dial, hands, logo and indicies are better proportioned , and the blue date wheel, more integrated. That...
Thanks 🙏 yes agree, 1 mm is
Massive when in the watch world. But the reality is that case diameter alone is a poor indicator of how a watch will wear. The new VC 222 jumbo is 37 mm for example. I understand your thoughts on the 42 mm. Interestingly, as a purist, the more distinctive...
Marc, great post.
While not really my thing, I’m learning more and more via your posts. As I’m sure others are, so thank you. The smaller cases definitely interest me more, and there have been iterations on the model in recent years which I find appealing. Many years ago I...
Thanks for reaching out Jay
It brings me joy to share what ever I know. It’s a bit of a karma thing and perhaps even a personal blog of sorts for me. My musings. Through discussion and questions I find that I learn more. I collect other brands as well but GP is a special because thr...
Understand that totally, and as you say the lack of information has actually been a benefit to your journey.
No GP for me, and not sure there is one in the future. But, never say never.