Some shots from this evening. This is the 42.6 mm Laureato Evo 3 ref 80188 with the rather rare in-housw quartz calibre 13500 in full view via the display case-back. (Step aside FPJ Eleganté) It was presented as a novelty at SIHH 2010 where 40 pieces were

I just realized that I have three grey 3-hander dials from GP. All Laureatos. And I have comes to see how well GP does with dial colors …. especially grey. Generation 5 of the Laureato my 38 mm. This model is discontinued now. Gunmetal grey is how I would

On the wrist today … Quartz 🫶🏼 This was a novelty presented at SIHH 2010. 40 pieces were supposed to be made to match GP’s 40 th anniversary in quartz technology. Display caseback with decorated calibre 13500 unique. In 2011, the Macaluso family would sel

Apologies for the late reply. I’m glad to hear you has two neo vintage GPs. I certainly under the zen sentiments of reducing one’s collection. I’m sure that this is something that I too would do one day. Some of my GPs were left to me by my father, so the

So to clarify, the ref 80188 is the ONLY quartz laureato Evo3 and it was only made a a novelty. Perhaps the plan under the stewardship of Gino and Stephano Macaluso was to eventually make some protection pieces. Also, a few short month later, Gino would p

It’s fascinating to see the enthusiasm for the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Evo3 Quartz, especially the 80188 reference. I agree—a small reissue of this model would be a fantastic move.Your point about GP’s pioneering role in quartz technology is a great rem

Rediscovering the past. Presented at SIHH as a novelty in 2010 🤝 Do pop your questions in the comments. I’ll do my best to answer. Video: youtube.com S

The “mega” grid you are referring to comes from the Laureato Evo3. They were first released in 2004 and the majority are not particularly rare and are at 44 mm. My quartz evo3 ref 80188 was released as a novelty on 2010 is 42.6 and very rare (I estimate l

First generation were the cal. 3xx such as the 310 and 350 Second generation were the cal. 7xx, one of which powered the ref 4266. Reliable enough for some to have survived to the present day. This 7xx generation culminated in the 1985 perpetual calendar

The calibre 13500 was created specifically for the ref 80188. In the 70’s we would be talking about calibre 350/352. I know JLC used quartz movements from GP as well as several other brands. Which calibres I’m not so sure. I’ll ask a friend who is a quart