Swiss Luxury Watch Manufacturer Girard-Perregaux Introduces Laureato Green 42mm Watch

La Chaux-de-Fonds: Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm Green 

A New Addition To The Family

The Laureato 42mm Green watch is a new addition to Girard-Laureato Perregaux's family of traditional timepieces. The dial's emerald hue is complemented by a Clous de Paris pattern, which highlights the richness of the dial's colour as it shifts from one hue to another depending on the available light.

Cased in stainless steel, the new Laureato 42mm Green adheres to the Laureato heritage of blending polished and satin-finished surfaces throughout. The matching steel bracelet is designed for maximum comfort. The baton-shaped hands and indexes are presented in a black PVD finish and include luminous technology that generates a white glow in low light. The central sweep seconds hand is rhodium-plated, so creating a striking contrast with the dial surface. All dial components are enclosed by the Laureato's octagonal bezel, a form known to many Girard-Perregaux enthusiasts.

Since its 1975 debut, the Laureato has maintained its timeless look. The new Laureato 81010 Green maintains this characteristic while embracing the eternal beauty of green. It is now a permanent component of the Laureato line, joining the Maison's other traditional timepieces with black, blue, and silver dials.

The watch has an automatic winding mechanism. The Calibre GPO1800 has an abundance of exquisite embellishments. The main plate is adorned with circular graining, but some components contain bevelling, mirror-polishing, satin finish, snailing, sunray finish, and numerous engravings. The bridges are accented with straight Côtes de Genève, and the oscillating weight is adorned with circular Côtes de Genève. The power reserve of the movement is at least 54 hours.

The baton-shaped hands and indexes are presented in a black PVD finish and include luminous technology that generates a white glow in low light. The central sweep seconds hand is rhodium-plated, so creating a striking contrast with the dial surface. All dial components are enclosed by the Laureato's octagonal bezel, a form known to many Girard-Perregaux enthusiasts.

In November 2022, Wempe will have a one-month exclusivity on the sale of the Laureato 42mm Green. The model will thereafter be made accessible at all authorised Girard-Perregaux merchants.

Green is a timeless classic.

In the last 18 months, green watch dials have joined the omnipresent blue dial as a must-have choice for every serious watch collector. The emerald hue is often connected with nature and is the dominant hue of many landscapes. Virescent hues are connected with tranquilly, health, optimism, and wealth. Green is not a passing fad, it is a timeless classic; this enchantinq colour represents a great deal to a great number of people and has a lasting appeal.

Laureato, a lesson in design

Design-wise, the 1970s were remarkable. Creativity endowed a variety of items with enduring beauty and remarkable utility. This talent for design was evident in the creation of a number of very unique timepieces, and the period continues to be recognised for its innovative approach to design. During this period, a number of prominent companies introduced steel-cased timepieces with integrated bands. However, just a few designs from this era have maintained their aesthetic appeal throughout time.

From the inception, the Laureato's design incorporated a variety of diverse forms into a unified appearance. Each Laureato has an octagonal bezel above a circular plinth, which rests atop a tonneau-shaped casing. Despite its geometric, clean-cut lines, the Laureato's casing has a soft personality, like a stone formed by water and free of roughness. There is an excellent interaction between polished and satin-finished surfaces throughout the piece. Both finishes are readily distinguished and distinct from one another, maximising the impression. The exterior is finished with an integrated band that ergonomically conforms to the wearer's wrist, providing a snug fit. This juxtaposition of elements has given the Laureato its distinctive profile, making it readily recognisable from a distance.

At the time of its 1975 debut, the first watch was known as the "Ouartz Chronometer." In Italy, however, the model quickly gained a reputation as "the graduate (Laureato in Italian) of the school of Girard-Perreqaux." This endearing moniker provided as recognition to the model's award-winning success and exceptional accuracy. Ultimately, the Maison embraced the name. Coincidentally, the octagonal bezel rests on the case, much as a laurel crown does over a laureate's head.

The Laureato has undergone minor design modifications throughout the years, but the core of the original 1975 model has always been preserved. The new Laureato 81010 Green is based on the fifth version of the Laureato, which Girard-Perregaux introduced in 2017.

There are certain buildings, automobiles, and pieces of furniture from the 1970s that will always serve as examples of great design. The Laureato, an in-house design, is deserving of membership in this select club.

Swiss expertise

Innovation has been at the core of Girard-ethos Perregaux's since the company's founding in 1775. In the 1970s, the Swiss brand was at the forefront of quartz timekeeping, a technology that promised a future of unparalleled accuracy. In reality, the Maison established the frequency of 32,768 Hz, which was eventually accepted as the international standard for quartz timepieces.

Perhaps it was inevitable that the first Laureato, introduced in 1975, would be equipped with a COSC-certified in-house quartz movement, the Calibre 705. Insufficiently prepared for the transition to battery-powered clocks, the majority of the traditional Swiss watchmaking sector was in decline during this time period.

Girard-Perregaux has created in-house mechanical movements for more than 230 years, a feat that few other watch makers can boast. During the revival of mechanical watchmaking in 1995, Girard-Perregaux developed the Laureato 8010 with an in-house automatic movement. Currently, the Laureato 34mm is equipped with a quartz movement, whilst the 38mm, 42mm, and 44mm variants are all equipped with in-house mechanical movements.

In November 2022, Wempe will have a one-month exclusivity on the sale of the Laureato 42mm Green. The model will thereafter be accessible at all authorised Girard- Perregaux shops.

About Girard-Perregaux

Girard-Perregaux, one of the oldest luxury watchmaking companies still in existence, was founded in 1791 and is admired by those in the know. Indeed, the company's past is replete with remarkable works that combine beauty and usefulness with competence. These models include the iconic Laureato, which was introduced in /975, as well as the legendary Tourbillon 'With Three Cold Bridges', a watch that made the invisible visible by transforming bridges from a technical component to an integral part of the timepiece - a first in the watchmaking industry.

Girard Perregaux's position at the forefront of horological innovation is supported by over a hundred patents and several awards and accolades. It is one of the few watchmakers that have maintained Manufacture status for more than two centuries by mastering the necessary horological abilities in-house and producing timepieces with a significant level of authenticity. While respecting its legacy, Girard-Perregaux continues to embrace new technology, cutting-edge materials, and innovative interpretations of famous forms.

Girard-Perregaux and sister Maison Ulysse Nardin have created an autonomous high horology collective as of 2022.

Detailed specifications

LAUREATO 42MM Green

Identifier: 81010-11-3153-1CM

Price at retail: 11'100 GBP / 13'700 CHF / 14'300 USD / 14'400 EUR

Case

Material: polished and satin-finished steel Diameter: 42.00 mm

Height: 10.68 millimetres

Anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass Back of the case is made of sapphire crystal.

Dial: sunray green with a 'Clous de Paris' design, black 'baton' style PVD-treated indexes with luminous material (white emission) Hands: 'baton' style luminous black PVD-treated hour and minute hands, rhodium-plated central second hand.

100 metres of resistance to water (10 ATM)

Movement

Citation: GP01800-2035

Automatic mechanical movement Diameter: 30.00 mm (13"4"')

Height: 3.97 mm

Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h - (4Hz) The number of elements is 191 Number of jewels: 28

Minimum power reserve of 54 hours

Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date

Bracelet

Material: polished and satin-finished steel