Girard Perregaux

Girard-Perregaux Laureato 2016: The future of its origins The historic roots of an iconic model 1975: The origins In 1975, Girard-Perregaux introduced the Laureato, a timepiece that single-handedly broke all the conventions of that time in terms of the sh...  

excellent move from GP. Back to the basics. I think a big trend this year if you also look at the new VC Overseas. The new Laureato will get a closer look in 2016 for sure! CC PS: as it happens, I have my 1975 Laureato on the wrist today

Ah, you are a lucky guy! Already 2 Laureato in your collection.... Best Blomman

Is there a transparent case back? 100m WR would be even nicer, but I'm just nitpicking.

This is no water watch... I really looking forward to see this one in the metal! Best Blomman

.. Something to really consider for 2016 for me .. Great pics, Blomman, needless to say ! Best, hs

First watch presented and already at the top of my wish list! Best Blomman

...too large.

39 mm would have been a better choice, IMHO.

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But at least it is smaller than the Laureato Evo 3! Best Blomman

Dear Blomman, a few days ago I've visited the GP website, searching information exactly about the Laureato: I wanted to update my memory about this family of watches, that I find very important for GP. Unfortunately, I was disappointed, because I couldn't... 

Don't know if you noticed, not even on GP's home page this watch is presented! As for their homepage, I know they read us and hopefully listen to your thoughts... Now the watch: The movement is GP03300-0030, 11 ½’’’ See through case back. Hope to see this... 

here is a little trip back in time to 1975. Ah, love those similarities. CC ...  

...so close...I really really really wanted this to be perfect. But! 1. That date window - really clumsy treatment. Just an unfinished stamped-out hole as far as I can tell. 2. "Laureato Automatic" - why? Just why? VC managed to introduce the new Overseas... 

But, to me it looks like the date window has an angled edge - same as on the Evo 3. About "Automatic" - we have been discussing it a lot here in the forum lately and I agree. Let's hope you like it once you see it! Best Blomman

The date cut-out - I\'ve only seen low-res photos so far. Maybe I\'ll be proven wrong...I hope so...! Best E.

I just did a bit of searching to see if I could get any more details (availability, price etc) and saw this: "...the Brand is honoring the timepiece with a limited edition of 225." What? Will this not be going into series production? Do I need to place m... 

This looks to me like a really good potential line for GP - but they\'re only making 450. So I don\'t quite understand why it\'s a small edition. Do you think they\'re testing the waters to see how much the public likes it? Or something else? I can\'t fig... 

To make a "Tribute" or "Re-edition" of the original is one thing. To build further with new models... I really hope they will! Best Blomman

Looks nice, needs a little higher WR.

A compliment?! I could easily see myself having the trio Royal Oak, Over Seas and Laureato! Best Blomman

Just two more to go! Best Blomman

Does look very similar to the Royal Oak, it is interesting that an Italian Distributor recommended GP to make this watch because the Italian Distributor for Audemars Piguet also demanded that they make a watch that would become the Royal Oak in 1972. Look... 

Similar type of watches and similar style... Italians know what they like! Best Blomman

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The new Laureato is definitely something to consider for someone interested in a steel and bracelet sport watch.

Suspect this to be our next "Darling" here in the forum! Best Blomman

" In 1975, Girard-Perregaux introduced the Laureato, a timepiece that single-handedly broke all the conventions of that time in terms of the shape, the materials and the movement." How could this be true when the Royal Oak was introduced three years earli...  

I agree, but the movement was indeed something else! Some PR material may not be objective... Best Blomman

I read a lot of complaints here that the watch is only 30m waterproof. I don't fully understand why it is an issue. I mean, anything below 30m is proper diving and this is not a diving watch. Whatever kind of swimming you will do, it will be fine. It is n... 

Me, I don't shower with my watch so I don't care... 30 meters are more than I need, even if stumbling into a pool! Best Blomman

Because whether there's no screw-down crown, it's dangerous even having a shower; the water pressure is much higher than 3 bar

For the moment, on the press release pictures, I have a positive feeling. Funny, I discovered the official pictures in my hotel room in Geneva, while at the same moment, I saw the new VC Overseas in the real, at the SIHH... And funny how I found them simi... 

Once I have the chance I will report back here! My gut feeling is this one is a bomb! Best Blomman

I know about the the GP brand, but not really familiar with the collection. This piece really catches my eye, I love the dial, the history, the overall appearance. Can't wait to see one in person.

Take a moment and brows our forum and you will get a good picture of the GP collection - both vintage and current! Indeed an eye catching piece! Will report more as soon as I have a chance to see this one in real. Best Blomman

Does this mean we could possibly see a new line of GP Laureato time pieces? I loved the Laureato tourbillon sapphire bridge. A Cult piece.

Yes, the Laureato Tuorbillon with three sapphire bridges... Dream, cult, the coolest watch on the planet! Best Blomman

A new Laureato Tourbillon with sapphire bridges and constant force escapement? Dream cult.

Oh, that I would love to see, but fear the combination of Tourbillon and Constant escapement will be hard to solve... Best Blomman