Girard-Perregaux Laureato Ref. 81010-11-631-11A

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Automatic

Ref. 81010-11-631-11A – Integrated Luxury with True Manufacture Pedigree

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato stands as one of the original pillars of the integrated-bracelet luxury sports watch genre, introduced in the mid-1970s and developed quietly alongside its more publicly celebrated peers. Where others leaned on notoriety, the Laureato built its reputation on proportion, finishing, and in-house engineering—values that remain central to the collection today. Reference 81010-11-631-11A embodies this philosophy in its purest modern form, offering refined sport luxury without excess or affectation.

The black dial is defined by Girard-Perregaux’s signature Clous de Paris hobnail pattern, delivering texture and depth that shift subtly with the light. Applied baton indices and sharply faceted hands ensure clarity and balance, while the framed date aperture at 3 o’clock integrates seamlessly into the composition. Branding is restrained and purposeful, allowing the dial’s geometry and finishing to take precedence. The result is a dial that feels architectural rather than decorative—precise, legible, and quietly sophisticated.

The Laureato’s instantly recognizable case architecture is anchored by its polished octagonal bezel, set atop a brushed tonneau-shaped mid-case. This interplay of shapes—circle within octagon, octagon within cushion—creates visual tension while maintaining harmony, a hallmark of the Laureato design language. Executed entirely in stainless steel, the case flows seamlessly into the integrated bracelet, whose alternating brushed and polished surfaces reflect Girard-Perregaux’s exceptional attention to finishing. On the wrist, the watch wears balanced and composed, offering presence without ostentation.

Powering the Laureato is Girard-Perregaux’s in-house Calibre GP01800, an automatic movement developed and manufactured entirely within the maison. Visible through the sapphire caseback, the movement features refined finishing, a gold rotor, and a 54-hour power reserve, underscoring the brand’s long-standing expertise as a true manufacture. With 100 meters of water resistance, the Laureato remains as capable as it is elegant—suited to daily wear while maintaining its elevated character.

Refined, confident, and technically honest, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Ref. 81010-11-631-11A is a connoisseur’s integrated sports watch. It appeals not to trends, but to those who appreciate lineage, proportion, and the quiet authority of genuine Swiss manufacture watchmaking.