Girard-Perregaux: Laureato Fifty

A Celebration with Enamel and Rose-Gold

By: Roger Ruegger

50 years ago, the first Laureato combined a design with an octagonal bezel “resting on a circular plinth, a tonneau-shaped case” with an integrated bracelet, aiming to balance both a casual elegance and sporty presence. Marc Michel-Amadry, Managing Director Girard-Perregaux: “The Laureato endures through the strength of its architecture: a measured balance of lines and the movement within, naturally evolving with depth, presence and enduring character.”

The fifth generation of the Laureato was introduced in 2016 and has just been expanded with four new references, two in 39 and two in 36 mm (not shown here). The two 39-mm models feature, for the first time, either a deep blue in-house enamel dial (Ref. 81008-11-3530-1CM) over a “Clous de Paris” motif, or an 18K rose gold-toned dial with date display (Ref. 81008-11-3627-1CM).

At the heart of the Laureato Fifty beats the new Manufacture Calibre GP4800. The automatic movement operates at 4 Hz with a power reserve of approximately 60 hours. Its architecture draws direct inspiration from the Three Bridges, exclusively for this release, the balance bridge is crafted in rose gold. Conceived, developed, assembled and finished entirely in-house, the movement incorporates ten distinct finishes: polishing, sandblasting, anglage, Geneva stripes, engraving, snailing, circular satin-brushing, circular graining, sunray finishing and straight graining.

Since September 2025, the brand has unveiled three entirely new calibers: first the GP4800, followed by the Grand Complications movement Laureato Three Gold Bridges GP9620, and most recently the Minute Repeater GP9530.

Ref.: Laureato Fifty (Ref. 81008-11-3627-1CM and 81008-11-3530-1CM)

Dimensions: ⌀ 39 mm (thickness: 9.8 mm)
Case: stainless steel
Water Resistance: 150 m
Movement: GP4800 with 60 hours of power reserve
Bracelet: steel with folding clasp and fine-adjustment (4 mm)
Warranty: up to 60 months
Price: CHF 21,800/$24,500 (enamel) / CHF 20,500/$23,100 (rose-gold)