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A neo-vintage beauty...38 mm cushion case with a spectacular silver guilloche dial.

Designed by Gino Macaluso. 🥰

I think this shot came out rather well. I was setting the time and the lighting seemed ideal.

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Laureato FIFTY 39 mm with the solid gold dial

More on my IG and the GP Laureato Fanclub FB Group

Tons of research and videos there ...

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdeEy\_0KSeR/?stkn=MWR4djh5NzBrZWc3NA==

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19mzBgYUKJ/

Best wishes from Singapore to all GP fans (and those that are on their way to being GP fans 😃)

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The first GP get together is in Singapore 🇸🇬 on Nov 11.

Strictly by RSVP only. DM me

Marc Michel-Amadry (MMA), Managing Director of Girard-Perregaux, will be my co-host at a super informal meet up at my home.

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Laureato-Olimpico limited edition ref 8017

The FIRST laureato chronograph ever made. 1996. Made to commemorate the Olympics in Atlanta.

40 mm

It remains the only 40 mm Laureato chronograph EVER made.

I suggest that everyone look at this and consider adding it to your collection if you are interested in historic and rare pieces from a famous swiss brand.

IMHO, It is going to become extremely rare and it is already very collectible.

Prices are very very reasonable still.

Friends,

Please help me welcome the latest member to the family.

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Ref: 81008-11- 3627-1CM

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Feeling very tempted

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The magnificent and delightfully stylish Laureato 8010.

Here, in the seldom seen champagne dial and solid rose gold center links/ bezel.

Neo-vintage GP. Designed by the legendary Luigi Macaluso.

Look closely at how the case and bracelet integrate on my 7.25 " wrist.

At 36 mm x 7.9 mm, the 8010 is the first automatic Laureato and it also remains to be the smallest quantity made for other generation.

A miniscule number were made before the 8010 was discontinued.

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I think that this watch helps display the in-house high horology expertise that Girard Perregaux has.

With over 83 patents to their name many of us are just beginning to discover how deep this rabbit hole is.🤯

The “Aiguille d’Or” (Golden Hand)—won by the Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement L.M. at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG).

Photo credit: oomiya

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Sharing some fantastic pics from this chap that just got a Girard Perregaux Laureato FIFTY with the new GP calibre 4800.

Photo credit: IG kat_kat_ats

Friends,

Here are some pics of my Laureato 8010 salmon dial in full steel. 🩷

More pics on my IG:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbDt1rSIIyl/?igsh=dnJ5eHB4eWg0dnIz

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For those interested in the details ... read on.

At 36 mm x 7.9 mm I find the dimensions to be glorious. The dial is 27.5 mm in diameter which is almost identical to the 38 mm Laureato (28 mm dial size).

As some may know, the 8010 has massive provenance and historical significance for Girard-Perregaux.

The generation 3 Laureato 8010 also had a significant influence on the design language of the generation 6 Laureato FIFTY.

The Laureato 8010 was born in 1995 as a SIHH novelty (to mark the 20th anniversary of the Laureato).

It holds several firsts:

• The first model chosen to house the ultra thin GP calibre 3100.

• The first Laureato to have an automatic (instead of quartz) movement.

• The first time the name "Laureato" would appear on the actual watch. Here, it is engraved on the caseback.

The salmon dial is particularly rare (estimated that less than 10 pieces made), but they are all rare as the entire Laureato 8010 collection was only in the GP official catalog for 5 short years.

Extremly limited production numbers:

• Full steel= 700 pieces made in total that comprised of 4 different dial variants

• 2-tone= 800 made in total that comprised of 4 different dial variants and a combination of different gold types (yellow and rose gold). Some had only the bezel in gold and some had the bracelet in full steel while others had solid gold center links.

• Full gold= 100 or so are estimated to have been made. 4 dial variants with case and bracelet either in yellow, rose or white gold.

So as you can see, between the various permutations, they are all very rare.

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With my fellow collector Bruno's permission from watchprosite, I'm sharing these amazing pics he took of his 42 mm Laureato Onyx dial ref 81010-11-635-11A with the gold indices.

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato is arguably one of the most beautiful iconic sports watches ever made. Its level of finishing is exceptional, with beautifully executed bevels on the case and a movement that deserves just as much attention, featuring elegant anglage throughout.

On the wrist, it is incredibly comfortable. The proportions are spot on, and the interplay between the polished and brushed surfaces on both the case and bracelet create a stunning look.

The jet-black onyx dial is simply mesmerizing. Combined with the rose gold hour markers, it offers a stunning contrast that is difficult to capture in photographs. I've included a few pictures, but this is truly a watch that needs to be seen in motion. Under natural light, the dial comes alive in a way that is nothing short of spectacular.

This particular example is one of only 188 pieces ever produced, and the solid gold rotor on calibre GP 1800 makes it even more exclusive than the standard version. That said, I have to admit that the regular Laureato is already a sublime watch in its own right. It's one of those timepieces that you really need to wear before you can fully appreciate just how special it is.

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Happy weekend friends 🤝

Wearing my 38 mm Onyx dial Laureato on my 18+ cm wrist. One of 88 pieces made for the Infinity collection in August 2020.

Girard-Perregaux only makes about 450 or so watches a month (5,000 a year) so when they say "limited edition" ... It's very rare to see another in the wild.😘

Just one of the engineering marvels from Girard-Perregaux. 😲

Go vote 😊

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❤️ Celebrating the important moments in our lives.

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My 38 mm anthracite grey dial on my 18 cm (7.1") wirst.

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Love the gunmetal grey match to the steel case.

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