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Gino Macaluso the father of the Laureato automatic
The legendary Gino Macaluso ❤
Maybe there would be no Laureato today if not for him.
It was under his leadership of Girard-Perregaux that the first Laureato automatics were created.
The Laureato 8010 in 1995.
The Laureato-Olimpico Chronograph 8017 in 1996.
He was an architect by training.
A champion rally car driver by passion.
An industry giant that was knighted by the Italian president.
A family man.
Around royalty or the everyday man, he was always the same humble person.
Loved and respected by all that knew him.
He would have been 78 years old today.
🤝
Available on the marketplace
298 Girard Perregaux listings are live on the eBay market and 186 collector listings on the WatchProSite marketplace.
Collection
Explore a stunning collection of Girard Perregaux neo-vintage chronographs, including rare Laureato-Olimpico and Cushion case models. Discover limited editions, dial variations, and expert insights into GP's collectible watches from 1990-2010.
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Vintage
Explore the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Ref. 99070 from the NEO-vintage era. Discover its unique 'pillow' bracelet and Tourbillon with 3 Gold Bridges.
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Vintage
Blomman Mr Blue explores the Girard-Perregaux Olimpico chronograph GP 8846 N, detailing its 1968 Mexico Olympic Games origins and historical context. Discover its design and movement.
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Vintage
Discover the Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1996 Chronograph Ref. 4930, an underappreciated 90s gem with in-house Caliber 3170 and vintage design cues.
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Review
Explore the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph 38mm and 42mm from SIHH 2018. Live shots, design heritage, and collector insights.
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Reference Guide
Explore the Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Chronograph Ref 2599. A detailed guide on this underappreciated 90s model, its design, and movement.
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Gino Macaluso the father of the Laureato automatic
The legendary Gino Macaluso ❤ Maybe there would be no Laureato today if not for him. It was under his leadership of Girard-Perregaux that the first Laureato automatics were created. The Laureato 8010 in 1995. The Laureato-Olimpico Chronograph 8017 in 1996...
A very old interview with Gino
A very old post and interview with Gino (burried deep in the archives) that may still be relevant... www.google.com
Agree. I wonder
how many of the newer collectors know or care about things like this ... hmmm🤔
And as if that's not enough...
"A Sneak Peek at the Fondazione Gino Macaluso's Spectacular Car Collection" courtesy of Classic Driver. https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/a-sneak-peek-fondazione-gino-macalusos-spectacular-car-collection
Thanks Greg.
Yes, one of the greatest classic car collections. Gino was by the real deal. ...