Laureato Tourbillon 43 mm

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Laureato Tourbillon 43 mm - Girard-Perregaux
The iconic collection from Girard-Perregaux, recognizable by its octagonal bezel, welcomes a new model featuring a tourbillon.

The Laureato made its grand comeback in 2016, initially as a limited edition marking Girard-Perregaux’ 225th Anniversary, and then a year later as a constantly expanding collection. With its 43mm diameter case, the new Laureato Tourbillon features a stylish aesthetics, a horological content stemming from historical skills, and a tourbillon held by an arrow-shaped bridge.

In the mid-1970s, the octagonal bezel topping the integrated case and bracelet of the first Laureato featured an unusual aesthetic for masculine watches. For its new Laureato Tourbillon, the Manufacture has opted for a 43mm-diameter bezel, confering it a dynamic and elegant personality.

However the movements of the pocket watches were liable to experience variations in precision, the running of a watch worn by contemporary, active and often sporty men today is not particularly influenced by the gravity. Nonetheless, the several hundred elements composing an Haute Horlogerie calibre remain subject to friction several times per second. For Girard-Perregaux, regularity and accuracy were thus absolute requirements. Appearing in frequently daring and complex guises, the Tourbillon is a horological complication that holds a fundamental place in the brand's quest for chronometric perfection. This quest for excellence was rewarded in 2016 by the Tourbillon Watch Prize that honoured the Manufacture for La Esmeralda Tourbillon at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

Laureato Tourbillon 43 mm

The Laureato Tourbillon is powered by the proprietary GP 09510-0003 movement of which the Tourbillon with its lyre-shaped carriage is composed of 81 parts weighing just 0.44 grams. Graced with finishes – chamfering, polishing, Côtes de Genève, circular graining – hand-performed by the in-house artisans, this movement features automatic winding enabled by a micro-rotor designed in such a way that it does not block the view of the movement. Made of titanium, an arrow-shaped bridge holds the Tourbillon at 6 o’clock and thus imparts an immediately recognisable signature.

This new model is endowed with a powerful identity conferred by its octagonal bezel topping an integrated case extended by the metal bracelet with its wide supple links. The polished and satin-brushed surfaces create depth effects and enliven the watch as it plays with light. Crafted from titanium, a light and ultra-sturdy material, this watch bears a traditional Clous de Paris hobnail dial motif lending structure and striking a contrast to the whole. The sportier baton-type hour-markers have blue accents matching harmoniously the blued steel hands.

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