Mike H
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Yes I did try the 42...
...but I can't compare it with RO 15400 since I did not try this latter.
However I must admit that the 42 mm was indeed wearing a bit large on my wrist as probably most of watches of this size : not only I have a small wrist but also my eyes are more used to "reasonably sized" watches between 37 and 40 mm and I find most of larger size ones a bit big for me. This 42 mm Laureato was no exception and the 38 mm did suit me obviously better. But it's a very subjective issue and a question of habit, thus my judgement on this is not a fact but my opinion only.
The only way to know is for you to see it in the metal and try it on your wrist 
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Best,
Mike
SIHH 2017 : few pics from GP novelties...
Since I had the opportunity to attend the SIHH again this year, let's share some of the snaps I took there. Obviously the new Laureato line made the buzz... The 42 mm steel Laureato could be for many the most convincing... But actually several other versi...
Sublime photos, Mike. Wow! The 3 Gold Bridges... A Dream Stuff.
Tourbillon, or not! Best, my friend. Nicolas
Firstly thank you Mike for these great shots
As for the history of the lureto yes it has history and original but the new models I\'m afraid are not as original as the early versions and are very influenced by RO (bezel shape and dial) & PP (lugs and bracelet) Same with the Piaget new model which ha...
I know (and I respect) that you are not fond of the new Laureato but...
still it cannot be denied that the inspiration is at least (not to say more) in their own history as in the others. But I can understand and I do respect that these ones are not going to be yours (as a PP 5712 owner I'm not going to swap either but I stil...
Most excellent pictures
and superbly written report Thank you Mike specially for Nautilus RO part Yours D
Wonderful shots, Mike!
Thank you for sharing these. Too bad we missed each other in Geneva! Best Blomman
What a nice pic lineup with splendid shots !.. Thx for this comprehensive report also ! :))
.. on a biased personal level I really like the Laureato 42mm in blue & of course as a sort of cool reinterpretation of the 3 bridges, the Neo Bridges, avantgarde & eclectic .. - I do feel the return of GP to SIHH is a good thing, with several nice collec...
"Pic Mike" is back! ;-)
Thank you for these beautiful shots my friend. You know how to make us dream Best wishes Alkiro
Glad that you enjoyed them !
I'm lucky that I could still shoot these before my operation. I don't think I shall be able to carry all my heavy photo stuff in Basel (actually I'm sure not...). I shall have to wait several months for things to consolidate before I can carry it again. I...
Laureato has everything to be successful
Different sizes with the same quality. The argument is always the same, too close to nautilus and RO, but even though I agree as much as regard the lugs, at the same I have to say that there are only 2 ways to design the integrated steel bracelet. One wit...
Beautiful pics!! Thank you for
sharing. Did you happen to have a chance to try on these watches? I'm curious if the 42 will wear "large" like a 15400. I have suspicion that it does? I'm by no means a "small watch snob", as I happily wear a 44mm Panerai and a 44mm 1966 GP, but I think a...
Yes I did try the 42...
...but I can't compare it with RO 15400 since I did not try this latter. However I must admit that the 42 mm was indeed wearing a bit large on my wrist as probably most of watches of this size : not only I have a small wrist but also my eyes are more used...
You're absolutely right
Because the ones you mentioned have no integrated steel bracelet. That's why 15400 fits big (ridiculous movement compared to the case, looks like a fake...but it's real)
Here's the thing about the Laureato
It looks beautiful. The critiques about it being a pastiche of the RO and nautilus would only be valid if the disparate elements didn't come together into an artful whole. Here, they do. Nice pictures and write-up, btw!
Thank you for your stunning pictures and report
I really like a lot of what GP do and really think they deserve much more credit and respect then they seem to get for what they produce. If I hadn't gone for a VC Gen1 Overseas(with a GP base movement) I would of searched really hard to find a nice Laure...
VC Overseas is a very nice watch too but...
...I still wish you to be able to get a Laureato in addition and not instead of your Overseas ! Best, Mike
Super pics, Mike!
The Laureato in blue is very captivating, and I like that the date wheel now matches the color of the dial. Definitely warrants a view in the metal, and I'm waiting to try this one on, especially the 38mm version as I think that will fit well. The LE from...
You are totally right Richard, the date window with matching color background instead of the usual white
Is surely a nice plus imo too, and the 38mm size is also my choice You should try it on your wrist, unless you want to avoid being convinced and fall in love Cheers, Mike
Like walking into the flames and enjoying it! :-)
I\'m planning to try it on once it arrives at my AD. I\'ve asked them to alert me as soon as one comes in. This is so much like gambling, LOL!
