98 WATCHES & TIMEPIECES
GIRARD-PERREGAUX
PROUDLY UNVEILS
THE NEW LAUREATO 42 MM
Since its debut in 1975, the Laureato has become an icon of fine watchmaking, celebrated for its instantly recognizable design, in-house movement, and refined finishing.
To pay tribute to this timeless symbol of horological excellence, Girard-Perregaux proudly unveils the new Laureato 42 mm, featuring an ancestral savoir-faire, a breathtaking grey Grand Feu enamel dial.
A DIAL THAT DEFIES TIME
At the heart of this new timepiece lies a dial of exceptional depth and brilliance. Bearing a refined bluish hue, it owes its beauty to the demanding Grand Feu enamel technique. Crafted in-house in the Sowind Group, to which Girard-Perregaux belongs, this artisanal process underscores Girard-Perregaux’ s commitment to craftsmanship of the highest order.
The enamel is composed of a precise mixture of silica, minium, potash, and soda, finely ground into powder and combined with metal oxides to achieve its nuanced hue. Layered carefully onto the dial, it is then fired at around 800 ° C in a kiln— repeated five to ten times— to achieve its flawless, radiant surface. Due to the unpredictability of this process, some of the dials are rejected as they feature slight imperfections. But those that survive emerge as enduring masterpieces— impervious to time, fading, or aging.
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 71 2025