When anything hits a 230th anniversary it is the time to celebrate and commemorate. Timepiece maker Gerard-Perregaux hits that illustrious milestone this year, celebrating the moment with the launch of its Laureato Absolute Wired limited edition timepiece.
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The eye catching timepiece features a 44mm case and bezel that are both made from Gerard-Perregaux’s carbon glass, a material formed from layers of carbon fiber and fiberglass that is baked under pressure in an autoclave. The result provides alternating layers of both opaque and translucent materials – resembling layered electric blue crystals – in alluring patterns around the case of the watch. It makes for a truly iconic bezel. The fusion of the materials also guarantees full water resistance too.
Elsewhere on the timepiece, black-PVD treated titanium is used for the buckle, chronograph pushers and crown. The 419 piece chronograph uses a 4Hz Girard-Perregaux self-winding movement, driving two counter and small seconds as well as a date display. Guaranteeing impeccably accurate timekeeping, it is distinguished by its comfortable power reserve of 46 hours and the particularly smooth activation of its pushers.
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The watch launch also forms part of a new e-commerce platform of the timepiece maker. With the unveiling of its very own online timepiece store, watch aficionados can purchase directly from the brand rather than through a watch vendor. In order to entice watch buyers, the Laureato Absolute Wired is exclusively available at Gerard-Perregaux’s online store and is limited to a mere 88 piece production run. The discerning gent is advised to get it while he can.
RRP £13,800 – Gerard-Perregaux