Girard Perregaux

How do you like the two tone versus all stainless steel Laureatos? 

Before I tried japanese food I was like WTF … raw fish? No way.

I tried it … meh.

Second time I tried it … hmm not terrible.

And soon, I loved it.

Same for 2-tone for me.

Was all steel for me in the past. AP or GP etc. all quite similar. All the same size. Etc

I started getting bored.

I now love 2-tone. As long as it doesn’t look too “feminine”. Pink gold is good and steel for me is the best mix.

But I still love all steel too.

When i wear 2-tone, it’s makes life more interesting. I feel “Italian” … 😄 some flare. You know like wearing a purple tie on a pink shirt with a suit?

That feeling.

Even blue dials have become boring for me. I have many
And it’s ok but all blue … zzzz

Hope that answers your question. It a matter of growing and appreciating different styles. I’m 54 … life has become much more interesting as I’ve started doing things I had always pigeonholed to be this or that.

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So different the vibe they have.

Designed by Italians so we can expect some flair.

The dials are classy. I’m biased I know but really they are … quiet luxury no. Old money feel.

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Wonderful thing about the watch world is the diversity of personal taste & style that makes it so interesting. I’ve owned two modern Laureato’s, black ceramic and Titanium/rose two tone (don’t anymore), but still prefer these and the Evo 3. There’s just something about the raised profile of the center links as opposed to the flat links of the current generation that add dimensional interest. And the flowing case lines of the Evo 3 rather than the sharper edges of the two I had imbue an organic sense that I can’t quite put into words. But that’s personal aesthetic appeal. I did like my two-tone Laureato but must say I was disappointed to learn the center links were not fully solid gold but partially hollow, not exactly thrilling for a watch around $20K at the time.
Very cool set Marc!

It’s the reason I keep harping on about these neo-vintage Laureatos to the guys that only have eyes for the current production pieces.

I find them so appealing and this is from a guy that also has the modern laureatos in a variety of sizes. ☺️

You will be pleased to know that the 8010 gold center links are solid.

I agree with you as well about the Evo3. I didn’t fully appreciate the case and bracelet design until I got the ref 80188 (42.6 mm case diameter) quartz. And now I realize how well it wears.

Do you think you will ever add a laureato 8010 to your collection? Those that love the royal oak 5402 or 15202 would likely love the 8010 as well. IMHO.

If I was presented the opportunity for one in great condition like yours, It’d take a lot of restraint not to jump on it! But I do already have an Evo 3 and unlike you with multiples of a subset within a collection, I’m inclined toward a 1966, maybe a dual time or an equation of time for representative across the range. I’ve also got my eye on another Breguet if I can tranquilize my wife long enough that I already have it before she wakes up!

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The Hermes is fun. Nice Vaucher movement (Parmigani Fluerier) used by Richard Mille amongst others. Nothing like a bit of diversity……🙂

Thanks, amanico. Good to get perspective from fellow aficionado’s. I’ve had a high regard for GP for over 30 years despite them not enjoying the attention some other brands receive, although I kind of like that they fly under most peoples radar. They hold their own against all the upscale names, including the holy trinity IMO! I briefly owned a Royal Oak and prefer the less industrial look & feel of the Laureato. The 1945 wears better than the Reverso I had and the WW.TC is altogether a nicer watch than the Master Compressor Geographic I had years ago. Some of the Vacheron’s, Patek’s and independents models may have an edge on finishing but arguably not by much, factor in price and the GP’s win by a length for me. They’re superior in most metrics to populist brands like Omega & Rolex (and I’ve had them too)! Man, all those watches….I’m an old guy!

Your evo3 is the same size variant as mine. 42.6 mm. The 44 mm variant would be too big for me … I’m moving to smaller watches these days. I got my evo3 because it’s the quartz variant.

I’m taking advantage of the soft watch market to pick up rare birds. The 8010 doesn’t seem to be going down in price though … I was thinking of the grey dial in full steel but then again I have the blue dial in full steel already and it’s a blue grey. Kinda fun making “sets” 😅

I try to focus on specific brands and models I especially like the looks of and then deep dive. So AP, Minerva and GP for me.

For GP, the neo vintage pieces are so different from each other that while the same brand or even model, they vary greatly between the different generations.

The 1966 38 mm full open work is what I would get if looking at that reference….

Congratulations on your collection. All have their own character.


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Yeah, that’s awfully pretty! Like it in the Laureato too, earth to sky but especially the rose gold version. I don’t know why but open-worked also seem to hold more stable pricing than some of the high complications, perpetual calendar, equation of time etc. I probably shouldn’t spend the asking price for an open-worked. Expect I’ll keep it simple. Would like an enamel dial though.