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Lot Essay
This one-of-a-kind example of Girard-Perregaux’s flagship Laureato model has been created exclusively for this auction, featuring a ravishingly attractive, artisan handmade guilloché purple enamel dial. Designed and crafted in Girard-Perregaux’s independent Manufacture, the raised octagonal bezel, a defining feature of the iconic Laureato collection introduced in 1975, is what ultimately inspired the model's name.
The dial showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the métier d’art enamelling. Creating a flawless enamel dial is a complex and highly skilled process, mastered only by artisans with years of experience. Once the perfect enamel powder color is selected, it is meticulously applied before the dial is fired at least five times at very high temperatures. After cooling, the surface is polished to perfection. The mesmerizing translucent enamel reveals beautiful plays of light and depth, thanks to the guilloché engine turning of the baseplate beneath the enamel. Enamel dials are highly prized because they are not only beautiful but also resistant to aging and oxidation, ensuring their color and beauty last for eternity. It takes a minimum of seven hours of artisan labor to produce a single dial.
The edge of the transparent display case back is engraved with 'Unique Piece', through which the in-house caliber GP1800 movement can be admired. The steel bracelet flows seamlessly from the case for ultimate comfort. Subtle yet stunning, this one-of-a-kind Laureato possesses an undeniably captivating appeal.
The dial showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the métier d’art enamelling. Creating a flawless enamel dial is a complex and highly skilled process, mastered only by artisans with years of experience. Once the perfect enamel powder color is selected, it is meticulously applied before the dial is fired at least five times at very high temperatures. After cooling, the surface is polished to perfection. The mesmerizing translucent enamel reveals beautiful plays of light and depth, thanks to the guilloché engine turning of the baseplate beneath the enamel. Enamel dials are highly prized because they are not only beautiful but also resistant to aging and oxidation, ensuring their color and beauty last for eternity. It takes a minimum of seven hours of artisan labor to produce a single dial.
The edge of the transparent display case back is engraved with 'Unique Piece', through which the in-house caliber GP1800 movement can be admired. The steel bracelet flows seamlessly from the case for ultimate comfort. Subtle yet stunning, this one-of-a-kind Laureato possesses an undeniably captivating appeal.