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Girard-Perregaux
For those who know
Laureato 8010
Grey dial, 2-tone pink gold on steel
36 mm case
8 mm thickness
Dial size 27 mm (same size as the laureato 38 mm)
In-house caliber GP 3100
Released in 1995
700 pieces made
Classic sporty elegance
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Market
Explore Girard Perregaux's strategic missteps in the luxury watch market. This analysis by this_hobby_of_hours examines GP's ownership changes, secondary market challenges, and the impact on brand perception.
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Collection
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Vintage
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Review
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Reference Guide
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Reference Guide
Explore the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 8010 with a detailed collector's review. Discover its iconic design, in-house movement, and enduring appeal.
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Quiet Luxury … for those who know
Girard-Perregaux For those who know Laureato 8010 Grey dial, 2-tone pink gold on steel 36 mm case 8 mm thickness Dial size 27 mm (same size as the laureato 38 mm) In-house caliber GP 3100 Released in 1995 700 pieces made Classic sporty elegance Do follow ...
Hard to say which is my favorite
I have 4 of them now. Grey dial 2-tone is lovely. But then so is the blue dial 2-tone but then so is the all steel blue dial. But yes, the grey dial … it’s like a tobacco grey with the rose gold bezel is yummy (to me). I would choose this over the 38 mm c...
I tend to focus very sharply on certain GP models
Only. So I can not say I’m knowledgeable about all GP. I’m not a big fan of the 1966 or 1945. Mainly because of there were many made. There are some exceptions but still, I don’t dig dress watches so much. Especially in Singapore weather and leather. If I...
☺️ Hi Nico, 2598 special edition
My brother has one too and he doesn’t wear it (I think he wears a Casio most of the time). Asked him if he wants to sell it but he said said maybe later this year. 🤷🏻♂️ It has xx/50 engraved on the back It’s like a cobalt blue GP would do well to come ou...
You have the 2598 black dial military dial yes?
🤔 or am I getting my lines mixed up? I know you also have the 4940 Breguet numbers special edition of 12 made (rare bird)
I see. One day when
We meet, in France or Singapore… we bring them all out of the watchbox over a brandy. Discuss watches and life. 🙏🏻