GIRARD-PERREGAUX – Laureato Tourbillon 43mm Titanium

GIRARD-PERREGAUX – Laureato Tourbillon Titanium 43mm

The new Girard-Perregaux 

Laureato Tourbillon

The age-old requirements of Haute Horlogerie and high-tech materials; supreme precision and daily wear; the original icon from 1975 and modern-day man focused firmly on the present: the new Laureato Tourbillon establishes the perfect connection between these widely diverse elements.

Radiating a strong presence on the wrist with its 43mm diameter, this creation is joining the Laureato line that 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 enjoying equally growing success.

The new Laureato Tourbillon features the entire set of characteristics that give meaning to a watch: stylish aesthetics, horological content stemming from historical skills, and the powerful design of a tourbillon held by an arrow-shaped bridge.

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“Consciousness is a bridge between that which has been and that which will be, a bridge between the past and the future”, wrote Henri Bergson in his questioning of the concept of duration.

What is it that makes a watch appealing and ensures that it remains so across the decades, unhindered by any potential obstacles and instead building on its ongoing credibility? Our memories keep the past alive, while our imagination makes the future appear tangible. 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 the new Laureato Tourbillon, the Manufacture has opted for a 43mm-diameter bezel, a decision that enables the watch to express a distinctive and dynamic personality, while safeguarding its elegant character.

Differentiating the Tourbillon by a titanium bridge

Gravity has no particular influence on the running of a watch worn by contemporary, active and often sporty men today, as it formerly did with pocket watches whose movements were liable to experience variations in precision. Nonetheless, the several hundred elements composing an Haute Horlogerie calibre remain subject to friction several times per second. Regularity and accuracy were thus absolute requirements for Girard-Perregaux. The Tourbillon, appearing in frequently daring and complex guises, is a horological complication that holds a fundamental place in its quest for chronometric perfection.

This quest for excellence was rewarded in 2017 by the Tourbillon Watch Prize that honoured the Manufacture for La Esmeralda Tourbillon at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. The new Laureato Tourbillon epitomises this well-mastered expertise.

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It is driven 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. This movement features automatic winding – in this instance enabled by a micro-rotor designed in such a way that it does not block the view of the movement’s beauty. Playing a starring role in this fascinating show, an arrow-shaped bridge holds the Tourbillon at 6 o’clock and thus imparts an immediately recognisable signature. In keeping with the aesthetic choices behind the development of the Laureato Tourbillon, this bridge is made of titanium. The entire movement is graced with finishes – chamfering, polishing, Côtes de Genève, circular graining – performed by the expert hands of in-house artisans.
Offering a fresh vision of elegance.

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The new Laureato Tourbillon 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 in a perfectly flowing design. The polished and satin-brushed surfaces create subtle depth effects and enliven the watch as it plays with light. Crafted from titanium, a light and ultra-sturdy material, it is intended for daily wear and designed to support the rough and tumble of a busy life without encumbering the wrist by an overly intrusive presence. It embodies a resolutely different, free-spirited, liberty-loving vision of elegance.

The traditional Clous de Paris hobnail dial motif lends structure and strikes a pleasing contrast with the sportier baton-type hour-markers. Blue accents on the latter as well as on the blued steel hands set the perfect finishing touches to the aesthetic harmony of the watch face.

With authentic panache and empowered by its horological content, the new Laureato Tourbillon takes its place within a line that is diversifying in an ever-attentive response to the demanding expectations of today’s men.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: Laureato Tourbillon 43mm

Ref. 99115-21-431-21A

MOVEMENT
CALIBRE Number: GP09510-0003
Type: self-winding mechanical movement
Diameter: 35,10 mm (15 3/4’’’ )
Height: 3,90 mm
Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h – (3 Hz)
Number of components: 322
Jewels: 33
Oscillating weight: heavy metal
Finishes: Côtes de Genève, circular graining and bevelling
Power reserve: min. 47 hours
FUNCTIONS 
Hours, minutes, tourbillon.
CASE
Material: titanium
Diameter: 43,00 mm
Height: 11,36 mm
Case-back: sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 3 ATM
DIAL
Blue with "Clou de Paris" pattern
STRAP
Material: titanium
Buckle: triple folding
Buckle material: titanium

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Girard-Perregaux,
International PR : christine.giotto@girard-perregaux.com

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ROLEX – TP52 World Championship 2018

ROLEX – Oyster Perpetual YACHT-MASTER TP52 World Championship 2018

Rolex and Yachting

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ROLEX TP52 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
THE MASTERY OF PERFECTION

Cascais, 19 July 2018 – The Rolex TP52 World Championship may be the most recent addition to the Rolex yachting portfolio, but it feels just as much a natural fit as any of the events that have featured during the brand’s six-decade-long association with the sport. Taking place this week, from 17 – 21 July, the event is the highlight of the annual 52 SUPER SERIES. The 2018 venue is Cascais, located on the Portuguese Atlantic coast and renowned for big wind, big wave conditions. The first three days of the competition have lived up to the reputation, placing the onus firmly on precision in boat preparation, along with timing and execution during racing. After five races, Quantum Racing from United States leads the nine-boat fleet with a seven-point cushion. Azzurra from Italy and the British-flagged Alegre are tied in second.

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The classic summer breeze for Cascais is a strong north-westerly wind, around 15 – 20 knots. This wind can drive steep waves, particularly offshore and out of the lee of the land. The first two days of this regatta have delivered some exceptional sailing conditions and, even though the winds diminished on the third day, racing has been spectacular. The TP52, at 15.85 metres (52-feet), is adept in most situations. Fast upwind, punching through any sea; even faster downwind, reaching and surfing on top of the waves. The fleet gathered this year for the world championship features nine new boats and crews fully geared to securing the title. With the heavy presence of America’s Cup and Olympic medal winners in each crew, an unflinching pursuit of excellence is evident throughout the fleet. The pressure to succeed at this grand prix event is tangible.

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The three-time Olympic medallist and 2016 Rolex World Sailor of the Year, Santiago Lange, is the tactician on the Italian entry, Azzurra. Lange has raced in the TP52 Class a number of times, but not since 2014. Re-joining at the beginning of this year, he has noticed a big step up in preparation, reliability, skill and commitment: “It has always been a very tight class, but it feels as though the levels have continued to increase. The boats are very sophisticated and the designs are very similar. The shore teams go to incredible lengths to prepare the boats and maintain them after each race. How well you do, depends upon how well you sail.”

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The teams taking part at the Rolex TP52 World Championship are all at the very top of their chosen discipline. The sailors are skilled, resourceful and knowledgeable. The shore crew confirm the sense that everyone’s approach is dedicated and committed. The management of boat, equipment and personnel is at the level associated with highest tiers of other sports that marry human and mechanical performance. Lessons are continual and victory requires awareness and the ability to keep learning, adapting and perfecting. Five-time Olympic medallist, twice Rolex World Sailor of the Year and Rolex Testimonee, Robert Scheidt is the tactician on the Brazilian entry, Onda. “There is no room for error in any department,” he says

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At the halfway stage, it is the professional team on Quantum Racing that is proving consistently strong. With two wins from five races, including today’s 20-nautical mile coastal race, the American crew - led by Terry Hutchinson and Dean Barker - has hardly put a foot wrong. Even today, when their boat’s instruments failed less than 30-minutes into the race, the team was able to demonstrate its talents keeping the boat going fast on instinct and feel.

With nine new boats on the start line, and all the crews performing at the peak of their powers, it is sometimes difficult to see exactly from where the differences in performance stem. Tom Burnham, strategist on Hasso and Tina Plattner’s Phoenix,is a former world champion crew member with Quantum Racing: “All nine boats are brand new, they are all quick and the design differences are small. It is all about who is sailing well and it is down to how well you execute all the little things.”

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Achieving success is multi-faceted, according to Burnham: “So many pieces have to be absolutely right. It’s like a pyramid. At the base is the boat preparation. This has to be perfect. When things break, you lose and there is just no excuse at this level for breakages. Then it is boat-handling, another area where the teams work hard to eliminate errors. Then you have boat speed – sail design, sail trim. Finally, it is tactics and strategy, the hardest of the lot to get right.”

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Mastering the first three layers of the pyramid requires skill and experience, determination and effort. There is very little between the competing boats in these areas. The final layer is perhaps the most elusive when it comes to consistency and accuracy. Each boat races with a navigator, strategist and tactician to spread the decision-making burden and to relieve pressure. And, while Lange insists that “without boat speed you have no chance”, it is equally evident that without good tactics boat speed will never be enough at this level. The quality of individuals filling the decision-making roles on all the competing boats is exceptional, confirming the importance of the tip to the pyramid.

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The close competition continues with further racing planned for tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday. Conditions look set to increase the pressure on the crews, with the wind forecast to build, truly testing the best practitioners in the sport. For the overall victor, it will be worth it. As well as being crowned World Champion, the winner of the 2018 Rolex TP52 World Championship will receive a Rolex timepiece, the recognized symbol of achievement in yachting, awarded to the winners of many of sailing’s most prestigious events, including the Rolex Fastnet Race, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.

A NATURAL AND SUPPORTIVE PARTNER 
Rolex has always sought to associate with activities that are motivated by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. Rolex naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting, forming an alliance that dates back to the late 1950s. Today, Rolex is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events; from leading offshore races, such as the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Rolex Middle Sea Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, through to the highest-level grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gatherings at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup. The Swiss watchmaker’s close relationships with the most prestigious yacht clubs around the world, including the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Italy), New York Yacht Club (United States), and the Royal Yacht Squadron (Cowes, United Kingdom) are the foundation of Rolex’s enduring relationship with the pinnacle of this spectacular sport.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Model: Oyster Perpetual YACHT-MASTER 40 TP52 World Championship 2018

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Case ref. M116622-0001  |  Oysterflex bracelet
Superlative Chronometer certification*

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PRESS ENQUIRIES:
For further information on Rolex and Yachting please contact:

Ms Virginie Chevailler
Rolex SA
virginie.chevailler@rolex.com
+41 22 302 26 19

Mr Giles Pearman
Quinag
giles@quinagcommunication.com
+41 79 763 37 34

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