Three New Girard-Perregaux Laureato Models Worth a Look
If you?ve paid any attention to what Girard-Perregaux has been up to the past two years, then you know it?s been all about the Laureato collection. After being re-introduced into the Swiss watchmaker?s stable back in 2016, the collection exploded at SIHH this year when the brand debuted 20 different takes on the octagonal timepiece. That may seem like a large number to some, but I know I personally appreciated the diversity of options a collection of this size has to offer. Perhaps the most noteworthy of that group was the 45-mm Tourbillon Laureato, which became the first tourbillon produced by Girard-Perregaux to be priced under $100,000.
Over the past few weeks, Girard-Perregaux has gradually been unveiling a few new Laureato models that grow the collection?s physical presence even more. While the SIHH collection was all about introducing a variety of versions into the market, these past few additions appear to be honing in on the development of a specific aspect of the watch. First, we have an all-black Laureato in ceramic. All-black watches have been en vogue recently and, personally, I?m a fan of the trend (though certainly there are others who feel differently). This version feels distinctly modern with a sort-of big city vibe. At 42 mm, it continues the sizing trend set at SIHH and fits neatly into the current offerings utilizing the same GP01800 movement as previous iterations.
Next up is a skeletonized take on the all-black, ceramic Laureato. This is the first t...
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