Since its debut in 1975, the Laureato has become an icon of fine watchmaking and to pay homage to this timeless symbol, Girard-Perregaux has unveiled the new Laureato 42mm with a breathtaking grey Grand Feu enamel dial.
Bearing a refined bluish blue, the enamel is composed of a precise mixture of silica, minimum, potash, and soda, finely ground into powder and combined with metal oxides to achieve its nuanced hue. To achieve its flawless, radiant surface, the mixture is layered carefully onto the dial then fired at around 800-degrees in a kiln.
In addition to the dial, the rest of the timepiece remains true to the Laureato design language, such as the distinctive octagonal bezel, set atop a circular plinth and tonneau-shaped case. Rhodium-plated baton hands mark the hours and minutes, while the slender central seconds hand features a counterweight inspired by the iconic Girard-Perregaux Gold Bridge — a discreet tribute to the Maison’s horological DNA.
Every detail of the calibre also reflects Girard-Perregaux’s rigorous standards such as the pink gold oscillating weight adorned with circular Côtes de Genève, straight Côtes de Genève on the bridges, mirror-polished screws, beveled edges, circular graining on the main plate, and gilded engravings.
