Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49: introducing Titanium in the Laureato line

Girard-Perregaux introduced the Laureato Chronograph Ti49, the first Laureato reference to be crafted from Grade 5 titanium. Price CHF 18,600

Girard-Perregaux introduced the Laureato Chronograph Ti49, the first Laureato reference to be crafted from Grade 5 titanium. With this model, the Swiss brand celebrates the 49th anniversary of the Laureato, originally introduced in 1975.

Grade 5 titanium consists of approximately 90% titanium, 6% aluminium, 4% vanadium, and minor traces of iron and oxygen. Renowned for its lightweight, strength, stiffness, corrosion resistance, non-magnetic properties, and hypoallergenic nature, it offers a range of useful attributes for watchmaking.

A further benefit of using this particular form of titanium alloy is that it can be polished to a brilliant gleam, expertly showcased by Girard-Perregaux on this timepiece.



The watch features a 42 mm x 12 mm case, with the octagonal bezel resting on a circular plinth, which is set upon a tonneau-shaped case.

Brushed surfaces are juxtaposed with polished highlights such as the edges, chronograph pushers as well as the central links of the integrated bracelet. Water resistance is ensured up to a pressure of 10 bars (approximately corresponding to a depth of 100 metres / 330 feet). 

The monochromatic theme is extended to the grey dial, enriched with a Clous de Paris pattern. Grey PVD-treated baton-style hour and minute hands are teamed with matching baton-type indices. Both the hands and indices are filled with white luminescent material and emit a white glow in low light conditions. 

The three snailed counters - a small seconds display, a 12-hour chronograph register and a 30-minute chronograph register - are positioned at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, respectively.

The self-winding Manufacture Calibre GP03300-0141, housed behind the solid caseback secured by six screws, operates at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and offers a minimum power reserve of 46 hours.

The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49, ref. 81020-21-3263-1CM, has a suggested retail price of CHF 18,600. girard-perregaux.com