GIRARD-PERREGAUX – Laureato Absolute 8Tech Chronograph

 

GIRARD-PERREGAUX – LAUREATO Absolute 44mm 8Tech Сarbon & Titanium Chronograph - 2023

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Since unveiling the ultra-modern Laureato Absolute collection in 2019, Girard-Perregaux has continuously explored cutting-edge materials. The new Laureato Absolute 8Tech, the latest addition to the Laureato Absolute collection, draws on the Manufacture’s amassed knowledge.

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Using 8Tech, a groundbreaking technique, the case is formed of octagonal carbon parts, creating a random structural pattern. Once again, the Laureato Absolute showcases Girard-Perregaux’s ability to optimise avant-garde materials to breathtaking effect.

Always inventive

When the inaugural Laureato was released in 1975, it cleverly tapped into the horological zeitgeist of the 70s. The advent of quartz movements caused many individuals to question the relevance of mechanical watches when battery-powered watches proffered such incredible precision. Moreover, the watch-buying public appreciated the styling of sports models featuring integrated bracelets that looked equally at ease with jeans as well as cocktail attire.

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Girard-Perregaux, a Manufacture known for its inventive spirit, was at the forefront of quartz technology. Indeed, the frequency of 32,768 Hz was set by the company and was subsequently adopted as the universal standard for quartz watches. Ultimately, the mechanical watch enjoyed a renaissance and is now highly prized by legions of watch aficionados. The Laureato is the first watch with an integrated bracelet to bear an in-house design and movement since day one.

A masterful play with contrasts

The styling of the Laureato masterfully unites differently shaped components. From the outset, the model was designed in-house. It features an octagonal bezel, positioned above a circular plinth, which in turn rests upon an angular tonneau-shaped case. While these different forms are juxtaposed, they coalesce harmoniously.

The Laureato Absolute – high performance materials

In 2019, the Maison released a new expression of the 1975 classic, the Laureato Absolute. Sharing the same genetic codes as the Laureato, the Laureato Absolute collection embraces avant-garde design, bestowing each reference with an overtly sporty appearance. 

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Since the advent of the Laureato Absolute, Girard-Perregaux has repeatedly employed a variety of groundbreaking materials, including metallised sapphire crystal, carbon glass and rubber alloy. Now, the Maison perpetuates this philosophy with a new model, the Laureato Absolute 8Tech, a watch housed in a carbon/ titanium composite made using an innovative and unique process.

Lucky for some

Courtesy of its high-tech housing, the 44mm Laureato Absolute 8Tech delivers much wrist presence while remaining incredibly light. The featherlight mass confers excellent wearer comfort, a characteristic which makes it ideal for daily wear.

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The case material is composed of unidirectional, non-braided and pre-impregnated carbon fibres, combined with lightweight titanium powder to form extremely thin layers, measuring just 0.05mm in thickness. These layers are superimposed upon one another, each orientated differently to form ‘stacks’ which are then cut into octagons, an industry first.

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The octagonal shapes are placed in a mould and subjected to heat and extreme pressure. Thereafter, the case components, including the bezel, are milled from the material and then subsequently refined by hand. This one-of-a-kind technique endows the case with a shimmering appearance.

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While Girard-Perregaux could have created circular shapes, the octagonal form is close to the heart of the Maison, it’s a shape that has become a brand signature since the release of the inaugural Laureato in 1975. In addition, the octagonal shape, featuring eight sides, is a symbol of luck for billions of people.

Five times lighter than steel but with comparable strength and rigidity, the high-tech case material provides a compelling case for selection. Interestingly, it has a wavy appearance, reminiscent of Damascus steel.

A revealing dial

A.    sandwich-type construction method is used for the dial. The upper surface is sandblasted and presented in a gradient grey finish, echoing the tones of the case and bezel. The lower layer is formed of Grade 5 titanium, partially revealed via a series of apertures in the upper surface. These arrow-tipped openings serve as indexes, while rectangular markings positioned adjacent incorporate luminescent treatment, delivering a white emission in restricted light.

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The dial incorporates three sandblasted counters along with a date display positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock. Baton-type hour and minute hands, presented in a grey titanium hue, are lined with luminescent material (white emission). The fine central chronograph seconds hand, used in conjunction with the crisp minute track, presents elapsed seconds in an intelligible form. The dial composition plays with textures, colours and depths to provide peerless readability and a handsome, neoteric appearance.

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Ultra-modern, but infused with traditional craftsmanship

The Laureato Absolute 8Tech is endowed with

a.    Manufacture movement, the self-winding Calibre GP03300-1058. A smoked sapphire crystal positioned to the rear of the watch subscribes to the same monochromatic tones employed elsewhere on the case and bezel. 

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The movement comprises 419 components and features exemplary finishing, including Côtes de Genève, chamfering and straight graining, perpetuating the traditional skills practised by Girard-Perregaux since 1791.

The optimal wrist fit

The Laureato 8Tech is presented on a black rubber strap featuring a fabric-effect look and incorporating grey stitching. Upholding Laureato tradition, the strap is integrated within the case, a characteristic that confers superb wearer comfort. The strap is paired with a folding titanium buckle with black PVD treatment that also incorporates a micro adjustment system, allowing the wearer to fine tune the sizing of the strap, granting the optimal wrist fit.

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The model will be available worldwide in all authorised Girard-Perregaux retailers from October 2023.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: LAUREATO Absolute 8Tech Chronograph

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Reference: 81060-41-3222-1CX

Case
Material: Carbon/titanium composite
Diameter: 44.00 mm
Height: 15,15 mm
Case-back: sapphire crystal
Glass: anti-reflective sapphire
Case-back: anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 100 meters (10 ATM)
Dial
Gradient grey, titanium counters and indexes
Markers: indexes with luminescent material (green emission)
Hands: ’baton’ type with grey PVD treatment and luminescent material (white emission)
Movement
Reference: GP03300-1058
Type: Self-winding movement
Diameter: 25,95 mm (11 1/2''')
Height: 6,50 mm
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4 Hz)
Number of components: 419
Jewels: 63
Oscillating weight: steel
Finishes: Côtes de Genève, circular graining and bevelling
Power reserve: min. 46 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph.
Bracelet
Material: black rubber strap with fabric effect and grey stitches
Buckle: folding with micro adjustment system, titanium with PVD treatment

 Retail price CHF 22,700 / GBP £25,500 / 26,700 USD / 28,200 EUR

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Baume et Mercier – RIVIERA Perpetual Calendar 10742 Edition

 

Baume & Mercier – RIVIERA Perpetual Calendar 10742 Automatic - 43mm Gilded Dial Edition 2023

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BAUME & MERCIER UNVEILS THE QUINTESSENCE OF SPORT-CHIC WATCHMAKING WITH A BAUMATIC RIVIERA PERPETUAL CALENDAR TIMEPIECE

LIMITED EDITION OF 50 PIECES

Its polyvalence is one of its most emblematic qualities. A symbol of the lifestyle spirit of Baume & Mercier, the Riviera celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year... And, as always, it won’t go unnoticed! After being relaunched in 2021 through a fifth generation with a multitude of looks, this Brand icon has been expressing Baume & Mercier expertise since the early 1970s through remarkable combinations of materials, design, watchmaking savoir-faire, and a clear understanding of the codes of the times. In the last two years, several new versions have appeared (three-handed, diving, chronograph, moon phases, GMT), available in several sizes (33 mm to 43 mm in diameter) to adapt to every style without ever losing its own. Distinctive as ever with its twelve-sided bezel and pure lines, this unmistakable sport-chic watch is available in infinite varieties that demonstrate its creative capacities.

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Baume & Mercier presents its signature complication – the Perpetual Calendar, particularly distinctive of the Clifton collection – for the first time as part of the Riviera collection. This limited edition of just 50 watches asserts a 40 mm steel version driven by a manufacture movement considered one of the finest in watchmaking. An emblematic watch of sports elegance that combines signature design with a movement recognized for its performance and a most fascinating mechanical complication, the Riviera Perpetual Calendar expresses the Brand’s established modern version of watchmaking expertise. The quintessence of Baume & Mercier style in a single timepiece.

A Baumatic Perpetual Calendar with a unique style for the 50th anniversary of the Riviera

In 1973, Baume & Mercier created a surprise by presenting a watch with a groundbreaking sport-chic look: the Riviera. Its distinctive design went on to make it the Brand’s iconic model for the next fifty years. This watch was unique, different and spectacular. Its steel case and twelve-sided bezel left their mark on watchmaking, breaking the rules of traditional style. 

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From the beginning, its avant-garde design won over a new type of client seeking out casual uniqueness and athletic elegance. In fact, almost all “dress” watches were made of gold at the time. The visionary Baume & Mercier opted for steel. The style was both chic and sporty, so that the Riviera could be worn in the city or to the beach, to the office or on a weekend, at home or while traveling.

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The design is the work of Jean-Claude Gueit, a watch designer who was a contemporary of Gérald Genta. When Jean-Claude Gueit created the Riviera, it was a totally new concept. Its nearly magical name brings to mind the water sports and sophisticated festivities of the French Riviera. With great commercial success, the Riviera collection represented the Baume & Mercier style throughout the 1990s, from Japan to the United States, and from other Asian countries to France, Switzerland and Italy. 

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The first sport-chic watch designed for universal use, the Riviera has always challenged the status quo. As the free heir to the extraordinary watchmaking legacy of Baume & Mercier, the Riviera does it again this year with the Baumatic Perpetual Calendar version, proving that high watchmaking can rhyme with casual style. The Maison thus writes a major chapter of the Riviera saga with an unprecedented Perpetual Calendar with a timeless look that isn’t afraid to assert its personality to enhance the collection.

The Baumatic Riviera Quantième Perpétuel, a distinctive vision of high watchmaking

Its steel case, exquisitely structured lines and finely crafted watchmaking finishes speak for themselves. The Baumatic Riviera Perpetual Calendar never fails to impress. Its presence on the wrist is unquestionable, its personality distinctive.

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In a steel case with a diameter of 40 mm and a thickness of just 11.8 mm, the new Baumatic Riviera Perpetual Calendar is equipped with a Baumatic manufacture movement with a Dubois-Dépraz module featuring a five-day power reserve and the most exemplary watchmaking finishes there are: circular-grained bridges, a sand-blasted and snailed baseplate, and a gold-plated oscillating weight that perfectly coordinates with the color of the dial, adorned with “Côtes de Genève” and snailed decorations, as well as the unique Baume & Mercier engraving. 

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Its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal has an anti-glare coating on both sides, while the polished and sun-satin stainless steel bezel is fastened with four polished screws in the purest expression of the Riviera style. For an ultimate touch of refinement and exclusiveness, each timepiece bears a special “Limited Edition” number engraving. 

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A major addition to the collection, the Baumatic Riviera Perpetual Calendar echoes the historical model from 1987 that featured a complete calendar indicating the dates, days, months and moon phases. It may be inspired by its past, but it turns resolutely towards the future, even as the beautiful harmony of its dial points to the greatest times in watchmaking history. Its gold color with a vertical satin finish and the diamond-ground line surrounding each counter emphasize the dial’s functions. Vintage accents make an immediate connection between the past and present to better prepare for the future.

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Its indexes are riveted and rhodium-plated. The skeletonized hour and minute hands are also rhodium-plated, and they stylishly complement the blued steel hand with a PHI counter-weight and polished and blued steel counter hands. 

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The moon phase disk is also gold-plated and polished blue. Mounted on an integrated strap with three rows of links – with the central link adorned with decorative beveling –, this model features the very reliable exclusive strap interchangeability system which makes it possible to change styles in seconds without the need for tools. A truly different watch.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection   RIVIERA

Model:  RIVIERA Perpetual Calendar 10742 Automatic - 43mm Edition

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Ref.  M0A10742

Movement
Swiss Made  BM 13750
Energy:  Automatic, self-winding
Automatic, self-winding watch
Power reserve: 48 hour(s)
Day Date, Chronograph
Frequency: 28.800.0vph/4.0hz
Number of Rubies: 25 

Case
Shape: Dodecagonal
Size Diameter: 43.06 x 36.47 mm
Material: And Finishes
Steel and titanium, Polished/satin-finished 

Featuring a sandblasted titanium bezel enlighted by a PVD gold ring
Water resistance: 100

Dial

Sun satin-finished slate-grey dial
Hands:  Triangle, Superluminova Phos BL485nm Grade X1 blanc C1 

Strap
Material  rubber, Grey rubber strap with canvas decoration.
Buckle   Steel, Satiné finishes 

 

🔰  Limited edition of 50 pieces

🔴 Price:   US $ 19,500 / €19,550  💰

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