2018 Girard-Perregaux Laureato | 81010-11-431-11A | Full Set

The Watch: A modern continuation of one of the earliest luxury steel sports watches, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm brings integrated elegance and horological refinement to the table. Originally designed in 1975, just three years after the Royal Oak, the Laureato helped establish the blueprint for luxury watches that combine sport and sophistication. This 2018 example, reference 81010-11-431-11A, features a blue Clous de Paris dial housed in a 42mm stainless steel case. The octagonal bezel atop a circular case band pays tribute to the model’s early design cues, while the slim integrated bracelet is sharply finished and fluid on the wrist. Powering the watch is the GP01800-0008 automatic movement, visible through the sapphire caseback. It beats at 28,800 vph, offers a 54-hour power reserve, and features fine finishing consistent with GP’s reputation as a true manufacture. Water-resistant to 100 meters and only 10.88mm thick, the Laureato is both versatile and comfortable. This examp