PeterCDE
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Actually yes!
Howdy,
in fact some models came this way, with sapphire backs.
The golden "cap" indeed is a battery cover and solid gold; the battery itself is rather unspectacular 
The "Techniques" line followed the first generation Laureato in 1975; the inlay pieces within the bracelet links and GP´s very small quartz movements (a novelty, then) were newly introduced. These were in production until mid/late 1980, in different variants and case shapes:
This earlier overview of the Laureato line includes some models, so it´s been really different then.
Cheers,
Peter
Not a Laureato you'll see everyday...>>>
Here is one really rare Laureato If only it is mechanical.... The finishing of the Quartz movement is pretty impressive too and i guess thats what GP is all about, refinement and details Regards Jacky...
These are very nice
Hi Jacky, thanks a lot! The "Techniques" models are among my wife´s most favorite GP watches; she loves the look and the function, as well as the nice view through the back. It´s a pity these don´t get more attention, while there´s for sure a lot of detai...
You are right Peter...definitely an understated watch but...
Cant deny the fact that its electronic movement didnt excite too many people Its refinement does though I doubt if theres any Quartz movement better then this? Or is there any? Regards Jacky
It is interesting. Thanks for sharing :-)
Is it a special model? or is it a regular model but with a customized display back? I believe that no one would make a regular display back quartz watch back then... By the way, how old is the watch? I like the battery, it has the Geneva Stripe too Cheers...
Actually yes!
Howdy, in fact some models came this way, with sapphire backs. The golden "cap" indeed is a battery cover and solid gold; the battery itself is rather unspectacular The "Techniques" line followed the first generation Laureato in 1975; the inlay pieces wit...