Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton

Friends,

Finally, the teasing is over!

We now get to see in full glory what Girard-Perregaux has been posting in their IG account for the past week.

We get the full meaning of Curved, Sculptural, Integrated, Octagonal, Light, Sophisticated, Chiseled and Translucent.

The Laureato Skeleton!

The case is the 42mm case, 10.88 mm thin.

The watch is equipped with the Calibre GP01800-0006, same base movement used in the 1966 Skeleton.

Even if same, the character and the depth of the “dial” is very different!

Due to the thicker case and bezel, the minute track is now one level above the movement compared with the 1966 version.

The stronger hands and indexes also change the character of the watch.

I am really looking forward to see this one in real!

Best

Blomman

The watch is released in two versions – Stainless Steel and 18 K Pink Gold

References

Stainless Steel: 81015-11-001-11A

Pink Gold: 81015-52-002-52A

Normally we do not post raw press releases here, but I will include a part here which I think explains perfectly the thoughts behind this watch!

It also show Mr. Stefano Macaluso’s architectural background and source for inspiration.

“Solids and voids. Lines and curves. Interior and exterior. While these concerns are very much those of an architect, they undeniably define the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton. As the latest addition to the Laureato family, entirely rethought and richer than ever, this watch with a metal bracelet and a skeleton movement is an exercise in horological architecture.”

“Sensual rhythm of the curves of the Laureato Skeleton give unique strength to an openworked watch in which the content harmoniously matches the container”

An exterior and an interior:

“Much like the Guggenheim Museum in New York, by Frank Lloyd Wright, this interior and this exterior are engaged in constant dialogue.”

Solids and voids:

“Alternating between the structural framework and inhabitable spaces, like the interior of a baroque-style Italian cathedral such as St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.”

Airy and yet perfectly solid:

“Like the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, Missouri, designed by Eero Saarinen.”

Suspended hour-markers:

“Like the Place de l’Etoile in Paris, they elegantly distribute the information provided by the watch.”

Please visit Girard-Perregaux IG account to see the video: https://www.instagram.com/girardperregaux/