WatchProSite|Market|Digest

81000

Featuresexpand_more
Spotlightexpand_more
Featured Forumsexpand_more
Brand Forumsexpand_more
Independent Brandsexpand_more
Lifestyleexpand_more
Resourcesexpand_more

I'm also hoping for GP to get back on the right track.

Oh, and I love my 41 mm ref 81000.
1M
By: this_hobby_of_hours
18
this_hobby_of_hours
1239

Laureato Ref 81000 --- 41 mm

Still the special one with the best dimensions IMHO at 41 mm x 10.1 mm This is the LE Laureato ref 81000 ... the first of its name for generation 5. Not 38 mm Not 42 mm ☺
4M
By: this_hobby_of_hours
10
this_hobby_of_hours
570

Laureato 41 mm ref 81000 blue dial

So, yesterday I had my discontinued Laureato 38 mm grey dial on. You may remember that it is 10 mm thick. Today, I have my limited edition blue dial Laureato 41 mm blue dial on. Interesting to note that is is ALSO 10 mm thick. They both house the calibre
7M
By: this_hobby_of_hours
18
this_hobby_of_hours
1634

Laureato 225th anniversary model

From the archives …. This is the 41 mm Laureato that is 10.1 mm thick. Ref 81000 The laureato had not been in the GP catalog for a few years and it returned in 2016 with this Limited Edition. It would start the generation 5. Prior to Gen 5, the Laureato E
10M
By: this_hobby_of_hours
9
this_hobby_of_hours
961

I like it too but only in steel or gold

In ceramic, it felt too light and small for me. Strangely, with the rubber strap, it also felt too small for me. Even with a steel case. So, full steel or gold case and bracelet 38 mm for me only. But I also like the 40 mm laureato-olimpico chronograph 80
11M
By: this_hobby_of_hours
19
this_hobby_of_hours
2381

Thanks Jesse 🫶🏼

I remember recommending the grey dial to you some time ago but your heart was set on the blue dial. Either way, the blue 38 is beautiful as well. Prices are still holding quite well for the blue 38 mm as we haven’t seen they many of the new 38 mm blue on
11M
By: this_hobby_of_hours
19
this_hobby_of_hours
2381

Thanks Marc 🫶🏼🥂

Apologies for the late reply. I’m glad to hear you has two neo vintage GPs. I certainly under the zen sentiments of reducing one’s collection. I’m sure that this is something that I too would do one day. Some of my GPs were left to me by my father, so the
1Y
By: this_hobby_of_hours
17
SingaporeMarc
2552

41 mm Laureato that many have not heard about

Friends, Some pics from the car today … on the wrist is the GP 41 mm Laureato 225th anniversary that was released in 2016. Ref 81000 It’s an interesting one for me as it was the piece that started the current generation 5 of the laureato. 225 pieces made
1Y
By: this_hobby_of_hours
14
EinPA
1417

How to maintain your watch … a bit of knowledge goes a long way

Friends, A bit of DIY knowledge goes a long way. Today I opened up the faucet heads and cleared away the sediment that builds up. This blockage causes the water pressure to reduce. Simple to do and it makes a BIG difference. What’s my point? Learn a bit a
1Y
By: this_hobby_of_hours
21
SingaporeMarc
3291

Laureato 41 mm. Notice the differences from the regular 42 mm?

Good morning ☀️ The 41 mm GP Laureato 225 Anniversary edition… Fits like a glove. Have a good day ahead. 🤝 Ref 81000
1Y
By: this_hobby_of_hours
6
SingaporeMarc
1060