Peering through the sapphire caseback we find the movement, Girard-Perregaux’s manufacture Caliber GP03300-0030 (below), a self-winding movement with 27 jewels, a 28,800-vph frequency, and a 46-hour power reserve. The rotor is adorned with the circular côtes de Genève pattern characteristic of Girard-Perregaux’s movements, along with an inscribed golden “Manufacture Girard-Perregaux” emblem. Another engraved gold “GP” symbol appears on one of the plates, which are embellished with the more traditional, straight-lined Geneva waves. Perlage decorates the outer edges of the movement.
The Laureato is powered by Girard-Perregaux Caliber GP03300-0030k (above) which features a rotor with circular côtes de Genève and a golden engraved logo (below).
The movable center lug, as mentioned before, helps this watch to conform comfortably to just about any wrist size and the black rubber strap, with a large groove in the center, is quite comfy also, though the inner edge is simple and unadorned with any particular embossed or relief motif other than an indented “GP” logo on each side of either lug, inside a hexagonal box clearly reminiscent of the venerable brand’s “Golden Bridges.” The elaborate double-folding buckle mechanism has lots of polished surfaces, as does the clasp, which carries on the motif of the bezel’s curved, polished edges.
The emblematic octagonal bezel boasts an eye-catching combination of polished and brushed finishes.
Were I to consider extending my relationship with the Laureato to a more permanent one, I might take some issue with the price. It’s definitely a sport-luxury watch with an emphasis on the luxury, and as I hope I’ve made clear, the attention to detail on the case, dial, and movement is impeccable across the board. But $11,000 for a steel watch, even one with an in-house movement and a prestigious pedigree, with no complications other than a date display, might strike some as fairly steep. Still, it can’t be argued that this watch looks expensive — even with the fairly simple and sporty rubber strap. Many might find the cost of admission to this horological club of simple, classical elegance to be well worth it.
A movable center lug helps the watch conform nicely to most wrists.
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Hate to pick nits, you stated the wrong movement. It is actually the new one designed for the 42mm called GP01800-0013. You referenced the old one from 38mm version. Cheers!
Beautiful watch with an impressive horological pedigree but the $11K retail price is too steep for this offering. I loved this watch on a croco or alligator leather strap offered by the Grey markets for approximately $8K. To now pay $3K more for a rubber strap seems to defy explanation and all logic.
I’ve had poor experience with my Laureto: twice I’ve had the date stop advancing and returned for repair. Unsuccessful both times. So the date is correct 12 times a year. GP is a never to be repeated experience for me.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato is certainly a classic, yet this watch is almost always under-rated by majority of the watch lovers, especially compared to Patek’s Nautilus or AP’s Royal Oak.
BEAUTIFUL TIME PIECE
Hate to pick nits, you stated the wrong movement. It is actually the new one designed for the 42mm called GP01800-0013. You referenced the old one from 38mm version. Cheers!
This pictured GP is way too large for the modelling person…
Beautiful watch with an impressive horological pedigree but the $11K retail price is too steep for this offering. I loved this watch on a croco or alligator leather strap offered by the Grey markets for approximately $8K. To now pay $3K more for a rubber strap seems to defy explanation and all logic.
I’ve had poor experience with my Laureto: twice I’ve had the date stop advancing and returned for repair. Unsuccessful both times. So the date is correct 12 times a year. GP is a never to be repeated experience for me.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato is certainly a classic, yet this watch is almost always under-rated by majority of the watch lovers, especially compared to Patek’s Nautilus or AP’s Royal Oak.
can I get this watch with a stainless steel bracelet? Please let me know.
You can. It is shown like that on the GP website. They also list a retail price and gives it as
CHF 11600