Last month, we brought you word of an all-new movement from Girard-Perregaux, the GP4800 (you can read about that here). You knew it was only a matter of time before we saw a watch announced with the movement, and that day is here. That new movement will be taking up residence in the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty: what it is
It’s the design that we’ve come to know and love as the Laureato - a luxurious sport watch that’s identified by the octagonal bezel with it’s circular base, set onto a tonneau case with an integrated bracelet. While that first Laureato was all about the quartz movement (the quartz crisis was in full swing), this one, of course, houses that brand new movement.
While the case profile is familiar, this particular case is on the new side of things. It’s just 39mm wide, and a svelte 9.8mm thick. To underscore the luxury (and the 50th anniversary), we have a mix of steel and 3N yellow gold. Interestingly, for a watch this thin, it still maintains a 150m WR rating - so you’ll be fine if you get pushed into the kiddie pool wearing it.
Wrapping things up
We like the Laureato design, and I particularly like how they’ve managed to add some touches of gold without overpowering the whole watch. If you want to get your own Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty, just bear in mind that only 200 of them are being made. And with that, the price of $28,320 shouldn’t be a surprise. For all the details, and to see how to get yours (spoiler alert: in-store only), head on over to girard-perregaux.com
Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty Tech Specs
Reference 81008-63-3412-1CM
Limited edition of 200 pieces
CASE
Material: 3N yellow gold and steel
Diameter: 39.00 mm
Height: 9.80 mm
Glass: anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: sapphire crystal
Dial: sunray grey with a “Clous de Paris” pattern, 3N gold-plated pink gold indexes with luminescent material (white emission)
Hands: ‘baton’ type 3N gold-plated pink gold hands with luminescent material (white emission), 3N gold-plated central second hand
Water resistance: 150 meters (15 ATM)
MOVEMENT
Reference: GP4800
Self-winding mechanical movement with 3N yellow gold oscillating weight
Diameter: 25.60 mm (111/2’’’)
Height: 4.28 mm
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4 Hz)
Number of components: 163
Number of jewels: 19
Power reserve: min. 55 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, central second, date
BRACELET
Material: 3N yellow gold and steel
Clasp: triple folding with up to 4mm of fine adjustment