Very nice report & splendid pictorial, CC !.. Great to see the different versions of cases & colors & strap variations !..
.. on my humble personal side, from the ones shown,
I guess I‘d also pick the 42mm, black Clous de Paris & blue
subcounters, because of a more favorable contrast..
But I guess one would really see them side by side..
What I wondered also, is there also the other grey/brown
color available, which GP offers for the non Chrono Laureato ?
One thing for sure, GP has been really offering a diverse & attractive
portfolio with lots of variations and choices !
Thx again and Best,
hs
I guess I‘d also pick the 42mm, black Clous de Paris & blue
subcounters, because of a more favorable contrast..
But I guess one would really see them side by side..
What I wondered also, is there also the other grey/brown
color available, which GP offers for the non Chrono Laureato ?
One thing for sure, GP has been really offering a diverse & attractive
portfolio with lots of variations and choices !
Thx again and Best,
hs
Thanks, dear HS. My pleasure sharing my views
at this time, there is no grey dial version of the Chronograph. I guess the closest is the black with blue subdials.
Wonderful review...
... this new Laureato Chronograph is, I think, one of the most standing-out novelties in this SIHH, but it was so stealthy that not many people noticed - Girard-Perregaux came out with so many super novelties! For me, the winner is 42mm "panda" version. I really liked it.
Thanks again for an excellent write-up including (most importantly) the history of the model.
Ken
Many thanks, Ken. I see a lot of votes for the Panda, as said before, so hard to choose. [nt]
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I really like these and can't wait to see them, and see how the chrono movement "feels".
It's tough for me to pick a favorite at this time, but I'm surprised by how much I really like the blue (while I prefer the grey for the time/date model). I'm also a big fan of the panda, but less the black/blue, as I just am not a huge blue/black fan.
I also think the strap option works better on the chrono version of the Laureato.
As for size, I wonder if the chrono will add a little more to the 38, as I found the 38 to be missing something for me in the time/date format.
As for the movement, sure, one could ask for a "nicer" movement, but surely cost and timeline wouldn't have been the same. Anyway, I think GP has done more than enough on the movement front this SIHH to keep its reputation, LOL.
All in all, really well done GP, and well done CC on a fantastic report!
Many thanks CJ.
I share the same "problem" with you in deciding which one to pick. I think it will take a longer decision process with lots of trying on...
Best,
CC
Best,
CC
The Laureato range is growing on me!
thanks cc for the report .
I just tried the 38mm Laureato today. The 42mm version is too large for my small 6.25 inch wrist.
Quick question - are these Laureato dials engine turned like in the AP RO ? I guess not for the price (probably stamped dials). CC or Blomman - will you know ?
Cheers
Robin
Thanks Robin for your input
I think the 38mm Laureato is perfect for your wrist
Regarding your question. I think I vaguely remember that GP posted something about the dial manufacturing process on their FB page. I will have a look and see if I can find it again and will report back.
Best,
CC
Regarding your question. I think I vaguely remember that GP posted something about the dial manufacturing process on their FB page. I will have a look and see if I can find it again and will report back.
Best,
CC
Making of Laureato dial
Hi Robin,
I found the series with the making of the dial and I pasted here some photos from GP.
It's not really clear from the text how the Clous de Paris pattern is applied, the hour markers and the GP logo are stamped out and applied after.
Sorry, not able to fully answer your query but perhaps the photos shed some light.
CC
Thanks a lot cc !!
nice pics of the dial manufacturing !
when you have the chance could you ask GP for me on my question? I suspect it will be an interesting fact for many PuristS
Cheers
Robin
Some info, I received
Hi Robin,
got a quick reply, so I can provide some more details. The dials of the Laureato are stamped. GP also does some hand guilloche, but the quantities of the Laureato make that not possible. Hand guilloche is mostly used on the Haute Horlogerie watches.
The option to use CNC machines is possible, but they do not provide the same finish and charm that the stamping can do.
Hope that helps.
CC
got a quick reply, so I can provide some more details. The dials of the Laureato are stamped. GP also does some hand guilloche, but the quantities of the Laureato make that not possible. Hand guilloche is mostly used on the Haute Horlogerie watches.
The option to use CNC machines is possible, but they do not provide the same finish and charm that the stamping can do.
Hope that helps.
CC
