Girard-Perregaux Laureato Owner Review : Exceptional, enigmatic and sporty

Appearing in 1975 after the Royal Oak (1972) and before the Nautilus (1976), it owes its profile to the architect Adolfo Natalini. And we must admit a nice stroke of the pencil! This current version in 42mm is in every way a success, at prices that do not exceed understanding... and well representing the state of the art of the time. Magnificent integrated bracelet, thickness of 10.68mm that goes under all shirts, it is the embodiment of sporty elegance. With this little extra for me that is the water resistance to 100 meters with screwed crown that allows a few strokes in the pool. The finishes are remarkable, the silky brushes that alternate with magnificent polishes... The slightly domed sapphire crystal, the Clou de Paris dial, and this harmonious octagonal bezel... without forgetting the remarkable visible GP01800 manufacture movement, magnificently crafted. A detail that I like, the light reflected by the hands, even in the dark. An unequalled polish. A flawless and a singular style.. I like it so much that I also took it in blue!