The Laureato holds an eminent place in Girard-Perregaux's history as the manufacture's most iconic model. Yet unlike other legendary watches, this trailblazer began life as a quartz timepiece. When first introduced in 1975 amid the dawn of integrated bracelet sports watches, the Laureato boldly brought Girard-Perregaux's forward-thinking approach to quartz into this burgeoning genre.

Remaining at the vanguard, Girard-Perregaux developed the groundbreaking 32,768 Hz caliber GP-350 in-house quartz movement in 1971. This frequency would become the standard for virtually all quartz watches. Mechanical Laureato models arrived in 1995, housing the manufacture's most complex calibers within the iconic design.

In 2017, Girard-Perregaux unveiled the Laureato Skeleton Ceramic, melding modern materials with transparency. The openworked cal. 1800 provides a striking backdrop, having first appeared in the 1966 Skeleton Automatic.

In this classic round watch, the ornate black and gold palette offset the contemporary skeletonization. However, within the sleek 42mm ceramic Laureato case, the movement makes a decidedly different impression. Ceramic's urban modernity heightens the tech aesthetic, while its lightness and scratch resistance enhance wearability.

With its smooth curves, the Laureato softens its cutting-edge materials. The lightweight case and bracelet offer all-day comfort, continuing Girard-Perregaux’s spirit of innovation. Standing apart from its quartz origins, this contemporary edition pays homage to the enduring elegance of the Laureato design. The present example is offered in “like-new” condition and complete with all its accessories.