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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 find no one Laureato!!! Well, how it could happen that someone in GP decided to keep out the Laureato from the current collections? Moreover, I'm sorry but I must say I've found the website a bit sad. And I've just re-visited it: nothing has changed, since the last news is from October 30th… I think something must be improved.

That said, I'd like to express my biggest WELCOME to the new Laureato!!! I find this new proposal aesthetically appealing and I'm happy they've decided to reduce the size to a more proper 41 mm. Indeed, I think that uselessly spreading the diameter to 44 mm. - like it has been done with the Laureato EVO3 - means definitely to lose the natural elegance of the Laureato's design.

Now, I have some question for you:

1. What about the caliber GP03300-0030? Its diameter is different from the GP03300 (25,60 mm. vs. 26,20). Do you have more information?

2. How it looks the back? Do you have any pictures?

3. Its water-resistance really is only 30 meters? Like a Swatch? I hope someone have done a mistake writing the press infos.

4. About the extraordinary Laureato Tourbillon with Three Sapphire Bridges: will we have a new one? I strongly hope so.

5. The Laureato Equation du Temps, from 1984, made me curious: where’s the astronomical display?

Please, forgive me if I was a bit severe. You know, sometimes watch lovers tends to pretend too much and moreover we Italians are quite fond on GP, because of the man that once managed the brand, the dear departed Gino Macaluso.

Ciao,


Elio

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Girard-Perregaux Laureato 2016: The future of its origins

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2016-00:09
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...  

Ah, Ah, Ah !!!

 
By: crown comfort : January 19th, 2016-00:49
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

Yes, this is very good news! :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2016-13:54
Ah, you are a lucky guy! Already 2 Laureato in your collection.... Best Blomman

Handsome and stylish.

 
By: Luis6 : January 19th, 2016-00:58
Is there a transparent case back? 100m WR would be even nicer, but I'm just nitpicking.

Yes, transparent case back.

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2016-13:56
This is no water watch... I really looking forward to see this one in the metal! Best Blomman

This year might be trouble....

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2016-13:57
First watch presented and already at the top of my wish list! Best Blomman

Welcome!

 
By: heartbreaker : January 19th, 2016-05:20
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... 

This is an PuristSPro exclusive!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2016-14:13
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... 

To celebrate the release of the Laureato "Evo4"

 
By: crown comfort : January 19th, 2016-06:07
here is a little trip back in time to 1975. Ah, love those similarities. CC ...  

Close...

 
By: Esharp : January 19th, 2016-06:35
...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... 

Well, I haven't seen the watch in real yet....

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2016-14:18
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

I hope you're right!

 
By: Esharp : January 19th, 2016-16:39
The date cut-out - I\'ve only seen low-res photos so far. Maybe I\'ll be proven wrong...I hope so...! Best E.

Limited edition of 225?

 
By: Esharp : January 23rd, 2016-21:57
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... 

It just doesn't make sense

 
By: Esharp : January 24th, 2016-00:14
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... 

I agree that the Laureato have a place in the GP collection.

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 24th, 2016-01:13
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

Yes, a good alternative or ...

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2016-14:21
A compliment?! I could easily see myself having the trio Royal Oak, Over Seas and Laureato! Best Blomman

Beautiful and Exciting New Release by GP...

 
By: SALMANPK : January 19th, 2016-12:35
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... 

Italians have good taste! :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2016-14:22
Similar type of watches and similar style... Italians know what they like! Best Blomman

This was a very nice and informative history you gave us.

 
By: TheMadDruid : January 19th, 2016-12:54
The new Laureato is definitely something to consider for someone interested in a steel and bracelet sport watch.

Not to be argumentative, but...

 
By: Tony C. : January 19th, 2016-17:59
" 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...  

Designwise....

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 20th, 2016-10:05
I agree, but the movement was indeed something else! Some PR material may not be objective... Best Blomman

Help me understand one thing please

 
By: crown comfort : January 20th, 2016-01:54
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... 

Some people would not shower with a watch that only have 30 m WR....

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 20th, 2016-10:07
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

30 m means that your watch shoudn't sink when you wash your hands

 
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : January 25th, 2016-04:54
Because whether there's no screw-down crown, it's dangerous even having a shower; the water pressure is much higher than 3 bar

That is one I really want to see. I want to like it.

 
By: amanico : January 22nd, 2016-11:47
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... 

Yes the press photos are very promising!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 22nd, 2016-13:30
Once I have the chance I will report back here! My gut feeling is this one is a bomb! Best Blomman

What a beauty!

 
By: JKTracey8 : January 24th, 2016-08:13
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.

Welcome here!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 24th, 2016-09:51
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

Girard Perregaux Laureato Design

 
By: cory : January 27th, 2016-15:40
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.

Don't know, but I very much hope so!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 28th, 2016-01:05
Yes, the Laureato Tuorbillon with three sapphire bridges... Dream, cult, the coolest watch on the planet! Best Blomman

Yes please ...

 
By: cory : January 28th, 2016-01:13
A new Laureato Tourbillon with sapphire bridges and constant force escapement? Dream cult.

Tourbillon, bridges AND Constant force escapement?!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 28th, 2016-09:29
Oh, that I would love to see, but fear the combination of Tourbillon and Constant escapement will be hard to solve... Best Blomman