Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph 42mm 38mm

Crown comfort introduces the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph, a significant novelty from SIHH 2018. This post delves into the expansion of the Laureato line, highlighting the new 42mm and 38mm chronograph models available in various materials and dial colors. Crown comfort emphasizes how these new chronographs build upon the Laureato's sporting chic heritage, offering versatility for daily wear while maintaining the iconic design established in 1975.

At SIHH 2018, Girard-Perregaux is extending its Laureato line with the introduction of the Laureato Chronograph in 42mm and 38mm with a variary of case/bracelet materials and dials. After the Laureato from 1996, the Laureato Chronograph Olimpico (Ref 80170) and the Laureato Evo3 Chronograph (80180), GP goes back to the tradition of bringing a sports bracelet Chronograph with the iconic Laureato case to its customers.

Please find below some details from the press release:

Girard-Perregaux launches
The Laureato Chronograph

Two years after its return to the Girard-Perregaux collections, the Laureato is writing a new chapter in its history with the introduction of an enriched range of chronographs. In this natural and eagerly awaited extension of an eminently sporting chic collection, the Laureato once again demonstrates the strength and relevance of the design of this iconic watch, born in 1975. This timepiece is designed for comfortable and natural daily use. Entirely clad in steel or pink gold, available with a 42 or 38 mm case and interpreted in three dial colours, the Laureato Chronograph is an exceptionally versatile watch. Equally at ease in smart or informal attire, it is capable of adapting to every daily circumstance encountered by an elegant man of excellent taste.

Variations

Versatility represents a major design accomplishment. A watch capable of welcoming every complication, of fitting every wrist, is the result of a successful design. The Laureato thus adjusts to the demanding layout of the various subdials and pushers characterising the Laureato Chronograph. The exterior of the Laureato case has evolved to incorporate a crown guard (shoulder), a curve naturally imposed by the pushers themselves. The latter are octagon-shaped like the bezel, creating protuberances that the Laureato Chronograph incorporates with natural ease. The dial, adorned as ever with the “Clou de Paris” hobnail pattern, comes in a choice of silver-toned, black or deep blue versions. The two counters and small seconds subdial all feature a snailed finish that ensures they stand clearly against the background. They bear simple and slender hands facilitating reading without overloading the dial.

In the versions with a 42 mm case, the hour-markers are secured to the minute circle and the caseback is fitted with a transparent sapphire crystal, while the 38 mm version features hour-markers separate from the minute circle and a solid caseback. This offer of two clearly distinct versions is intended to meet the demands implied by wearing a watch that is by nature universal.

Technical Specifications

Laureato 42mm Chronograph

Case :

Material: steel or pink gold

Diameter: 42.00 mm

Height: 11.90 mm

Glass: sapphire double anti-reflective

Case-back: closed

Dial: silver, black or dark blue with ‘Clou de Paris’ pattern

Hands: ’baton’ type with luminescent material

Water resistance: 100 meters (10 ATM) for the steel versions and 50 meters (5 ATM) for the gold ones

Movement:

Reference: GP03300-0134/0136/0137, mechanical with automatic winding

Diameter: 25.95 mm (11 ^1/2’’’) 

Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4 Hz)

Number of components: 435

Jewels: 63

Power reserve: min. 46 hours

Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph

Bracelet:

Material: leather strap and steel bracelet, alternating mat and polished surfaces

Buckle: triple folding, steel or pink gold

Every timepiece on a leather strap comes with an additional rubber strap

References

Steel on steel silver dial                           81020-11-131-11A

Steel on leather strap silver dial                         81020-11-131-BB6A

Steel on steel black dial                            81020-11631-11A

Steel on leather strap black dial                         81020-11-631-BB6A

Steel on steel dark blue dial                                81020-11-431-11A

Steel on leather strap silver dial             81020-11-431-BB4A

Pink Gold on leather strap dark blue dial          81020-52-432-BB4A

Laureato 38mm Chronograph

Case

Material: steel or pink gold

Diameter: 38.00 mm

Height: 10.90 mm

Glass: sapphire double anti-reflective

Case-back: closed

Dial: silver, black or dark blue with ‘Clou de Paris’ pattern

Hands: ’baton’ type with luminescent material

Water resistance: 100 meters (10 ATM) for the steel versions and 50 meters (5 ATM) for the gold ones

Movement:

Reference: GP03300-0134/0136/0137, mechanical with automatic winding

Diameter: 25.95 mm (11 ^1/2’’’)  

Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4 Hz)

Number of components: 435

Jewels: 63

Power reserve: min. 46 hours

Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph

Bracelet:

Material: leather strap and steel bracelet, alternating mat and polished surfaces

Buckle: triple folding, steel or pink gold

Every timepiece on a leather strap comes with an additional rubber strap

References

Steel on steel silver dial                           81040-11-131-11A

Steel on leather strap silver dial             81040-11-131-BB6A

Steel on steel black dial                            81040-11-631-11A

Steel on leather strap black dial             81040-11-631-BB6A

Steel on steel dark blue dial                                81040-11-431-11A

Steel on leather strap silver dial             81040-11-431-BB4A

Pink Gold on leather strap dark blue dial          81040-52-432-BB4A

I have taken note in the Specs that it comes with a solid case-back, which is probably appreciated by many of us.

Let’s await some live shots from SIHH, hopefully later this week.

CC

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