After the success of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato in 38 mm, now comes a new iteration fitted with a Copper colored dial and a diamond-set bezel. Housed in a 38 mm stainless steel case, this new mid-size timepiece is endowed with a copper-colored dial, enriched with a Clous de Paris motif. This classical pattern, composed of multiple pyramidal structures, imbues the dial with a three-dimensional appearance. While the dial appears copper from some angles, it can sometimes appear ochre or resemble burnt oak as well as a myriad of shades in between. It is this dynamic character that confers tonal contrast and imparts lasting joy. A baton-type hour and minute hands collaborate with matching indexes. Both the hands and indexes are lined with luminescent material and evince a white glow in dim light. The golden central sweep seconds hand sits in concert with the copper-hued dial and matches the GP logo located at noon.
Housed in a slender case, just 10.02 mm in height, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38 Copper Dial with Diamond Bezel is powered by the automatic movement Calibre GP03300. Visible via the display case back, the movement is enriched with a plethora of refined details.
The main plate is adorned with circular graining, while some components feature bevelling, mirror-polishing, satin finish, snailing, sunray finish, and various engravings. The bridges are decorated with straight Côtes de Genève and the pink gold oscillating weight is embellished with circular Côtes de Genève. Lastly, the movement has a power reserve of at least 46 hours.
An aperture, positioned adjacent to the crown, presents the date in white text, set atop a copper-toned disc, matching the dominant dial hue as horological etiquette dictates. The octagonal bezel is set with 8 large stones at each corner with smaller stones positioned in between comprising 56 diamonds in total —approximately 0.90 carats. At first, they appear colorless; however, as the watch is rotated, the precious stones come alive, revealing every shade of the electromagnetic spectrum. The sparkling appearance of the diamonds is complemented by the polished central links of the integrated bracelet, heightening the model’s overall luster.
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