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The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph is one of the world’s most refined integrated bracelet sports watches. Having been first launched in 1975, the Laureato collection represents an exceptional gem of sporty elegance from a manufacture that can trace its origins to 1791, placing it among the oldest continuously operating watchmaking establishments in Switzerland with over two centuries of expertise infusing each timepiece created today.
Presented on a seamlessly integrated 904L steel bracelet with alternating brushed and polished finishes, this commanding 42mm chronograph showcases a stunning blue dial with the distinctive Clous de Paris hobnail pattern and the iconic octagonal bezel that has defined the collection since its inception. Designed and hand-crafted in the Girard-Perregaux manufacture, this timepiece blends aesthetics and functionality in a way only this historic maison can achieve, powered by the sophisticated in-house GP03300 movement.
Condition: Immaculate pre-owned condition with fully stickered clasp
Includes: Complete box set
Guarantee: Warranty valid until 2029
Shipping: Free UK delivery
Girard-Perregaux can trace its extraordinary heritage to 1791, when Jean-François Bautte began signing watches with his own name at the remarkably young age of 19. This rich lineage places the manufacture among the oldest continuously operating watchmaking establishments in Switzerland, with over two centuries of expertise and innovation creating a foundation of knowledge that infuses each timepiece created today.
The Laureato itself represents a significant chapter in this storied history, first introduced in 1975 combining the distinctive octagonal bezel with innovative technology during Girard-Perregaux’s pioneering developments in both mechanical and quartz movements. The collection has evolved thoughtfully over the decades, maintaining its essential character while incorporating contemporary advancements. Throughout its evolution, the Laureato has maintained its unique position in the integrated bracelet sports watch category, offering a sophisticated alternative with exceptional craftsmanship that demonstrates the manufacture’s comprehensive horological expertise.
The Clous de Paris dial pattern found on the Laureato Chronograph represents one of traditional watchmaking’s most sophisticated decorative techniques, elevating this timepiece beyond mere functionality into the realm of artistic craftsmanship. This distinctive surface treatment creates a mesmerising three-dimensional effect through a precise grid of small pyramid-shaped hobnails, each catching light differently as the wrist moves throughout the day, transitioning from deep navy to brilliant azure depending on viewing angle and ambient lighting.
Beyond aesthetics, the Clous de Paris pattern connects this modern chronograph to centuries of traditional watchmaking heritage. The technique originated in 18th-century decorative arts, initially used on pocket watch cases and royal furnishings before becoming a signature element in fine watchmaking. The fine geometric precision provides striking contrast to the organic curves of the case and bracelet, creating visual tension that engages the eye while demonstrating continuity of craftsmanship across generations, linking contemporary design to Girard-Perregaux’s origins in 1791.
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph’s use of 904L stainless steel represents a significant material upgrade that distinguishes it among luxury sports watches. While most fine timepieces utilise industry-standard 316L stainless steel, 904L offers enhanced corrosion resistance, particularly against chlorides and acids that can affect watches exposed to saltwater or perspiration over time, ensuring the Laureato maintains its pristine appearance even after years of regular wear in varied conditions.
The material’s unique composition also impacts aesthetics in subtle but significant ways. 904L exhibits a slightly different lustre compared to standard steels, with a distinctive sheen that many collectors describe as warmer and more sophisticated. This quality particularly complements the Laureato’s combination of brushed and polished surfaces, enhancing visual contrast between different finishing techniques. The material maintains its polished finish exceptionally well, resisting micro-scratches that quickly dull lesser steels’ appearance and preserving the watch’s refined presence throughout years of ownership.
The GP03300 calibre exemplifies Girard-Perregaux’s commitment to true manufacture watchmaking, representing significant technical achievement developed entirely in-house rather than relying on outsourced movements like many luxury brands. Most immediately impressive is the movement’s architectural sophistication, comprising 419 components and 63 jewels harmoniously arranged to deliver precise chronograph functionality while maintaining remarkable slimness at just 6.5mm high, allowing the complete watch to maintain elegant 12.01mm profile despite complex stopwatch capabilities.
The movement’s finishing demonstrates Girard-Perregaux’s mastery of traditional decorative techniques, with Côtes de Genève striping adorning bridges in precise parallel lines, expert chamfering creating polished bevels along component edges, and straight graining on functional surfaces providing both aesthetic refinement and practical durability benefits. The heavy metal oscillating weight enhances winding efficiency while providing canvas for additional decoration unique to Girard-Perregaux, creating a movement that serves as both functional calibre and showcase for the manufacture’s comprehensive horological expertise.
The Laureato design represents one of watchmaking’s most fascinating evolutionary stories, developing from 1970s origins while maintaining distinctive character that remains instantly recognisable. When first introduced in 1975, the original model broke new ground by combining sophisticated integrated case and bracelet design with octagonal bezel and pioneering quartz movement, establishing unique identity in the emerging luxury sports watch category.
Through subsequent decades, Girard-Perregaux has thoughtfully refined this foundational design rather than radically reinventing it. The octagonal bezel has been carefully proportioned to maintain perfect balance with the case, while subtle geometric adjustments have enhanced both visual harmony and light play across polished surfaces. The addition of chronograph functionality represents natural evolution that enhances sporting credentials while respecting essential design language, demonstrating how thoughtful evolution can expand capabilities while remaining faithful to original design principles that created the collection’s enduring appeal.
The Laureato Chronograph occupies a distinctive position within the integrated bracelet sports chronograph category, offering several qualities that distinguish it from more common alternatives. Where many competitors have achieved near ubiquity through commercial success, the Laureato provides a more individual choice that communicates sophisticated horological knowledge and appreciation for manufacture heritage spanning over two centuries.
Most immediately apparent is the unique design language striking balance between angular and curved elements. The octagonal bezel creates architectural interest distinct from both circular and cushion-shaped alternatives, while fluid transition between case and bracelet demonstrates exceptional integration producing instantly distinguishable silhouette. From technical perspective, the in-house GP03300 movement represents significant advantage over competitors using modified third-party calibres, bringing practical benefits including harmonious proportion between case and mechanism, deliberate subdial placement, and perfect chronograph pusher spacing for optimal operation while maintaining elegant proportions despite sporting capabilities.
The integrated bracelet design of the Laureato Chronograph represents one of the most sophisticated expressions of this horological concept, offering qualities that distinguish it both aesthetically and functionally. Unlike conventional watches where bracelets attach to external lugs, the Laureato’s bracelet flows directly from the case as seamless extension of its architecture, creating visual continuity that transforms the entire piece into cohesive sculptural form with remarkable light flow across alternating brushed and polished surfaces.
Beyond aesthetics, the integrated design provides practical advantages for everyday wear. The bracelet’s attachment points sit precisely at ideal angles to follow wrist contours, creating exceptional comfort despite substantial steel construction. The absence of conventional lugs reduces effective case length, allowing the 42mm diameter to wear more comfortably than traditional designs of similar size. The bracelet links are precisely sized and articulated to balance flexibility with structural integrity, conforming perfectly to the wrist while maintaining refined appearance that demonstrates Girard-Perregaux’s exceptional attention to detail and manufacturing precision.
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