Since its birth in 1975, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato has stood as a quiet icon of horology. Not one to shout for attention, it captures hearts through poise, proportion, and perfection. And now, the legacy continues—with a new edition in a striking Infinite Grey, where craftsmanship and emotion are fused in enamel, steel, and heritage.
To understand the soul of the Laureato is to take a journey through time. The original vision of the Laureato was far from ordinary—it was born at a time when bold shapes and luxury sports watches were redefining the codes of style. With its unique octagonal bezel sitting atop a round plinth and nestled in a tonneau-shaped case, the Laureato dared to be different. It was meticulously designed in-house at a time when this was not the norm. The result was a watch that felt balanced, intelligent, and distinctly modern—yet timeless.
Fast-forward to today, and the new Laureato 42 mm pays homage to its roots while elevating the artistry to new heights. The standout feature? A hypnotic dial in a nuanced grey, made using the ancient and nearly alchemical Grand Feu enamel technique. It is both delicate and defiant—capable of withstanding the effects of time while glowing with the depth of the past. This enamel dial is not painted but born from fire, layered and fired multiple times at 800°C, transforming raw minerals into brilliance. The soft sunray flinqué pattern that lies beneath the translucent enamel further enhances its dimensionality, like sunbeams captured within glass.
But the Laureato is not just about visual poetry—it is also about the way it moves. At its core is the GP01800 automatic movement, a marvel entirely created and finished in Girard-Perregaux’s historic Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds. This movement doesn’t just tell time—it tells a story. Of pink gold oscillating weights, of Geneva stripes, polished screws, and hand-beveled bridges. Every component bears the trace of the artisan’s hand, the mark of time lovingly given in the pursuit of precision.
The exterior stays true to the Laureato’s legacy—a brushed and polished steel case that plays with light, a supple integrated bracelet that fits the wrist like silk, and details that reward closer inspection. The rhodium-plated baton hands, the discreet date aperture at 3 o’clock, and the counterweight on the seconds hand that nods to the Maison’s legendary Gold Bridge—each element speaks the language of understated elegance. It’s the kind of watch that doesn’t seek validation, but inevitably earns admiration.
This edition is more than just another Laureato. It is a statement of enduring beauty and uncompromising quality. It is a collector’s dream for those who understand that a true watch is not about trends, but about transcendence. The Infinite Grey edition lives up to its name—cool, luminous, and endless in its appeal.
Behind this watch stands a brand with over 230 years of watchmaking genius. From inventing the modern manufacture in 1791 to groundbreaking creations like the Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges and the Constant Escapement, Girard-Perregaux has always dared to lead. And the Laureato is its purest, most wearable expression—sophisticated, sculpted, and steeped in history.
Today, the Laureato continues to evolve while never straying from its DNA. In Infinite Grey, it is both an ode to the past and a vision of the future. For those who wear it, it offers more than time—it offers legacy, soul, and the quiet confidence of timeless design.
