Fifty years ago, Girard-Perregaux unveiled the Laureato, a watch entirely designed, developed and produced in-house. It would mark one of the major chapters in the history of contemporary watchmaking. In this anniversary year, the brand is celebrating its half-century with a limited edition of 200: the Laureato FIFTY. Powered by the brand new GP4800 calibre, with features and ergonomics that make it the quintessential Laureato, it pays vibrant tribute to the past while projecting Girard-Perregau

[Chapter Four, 1982] Emerging from the era of the Quartz Crisis, Girard-Perregaux made a triumphant return to the world of precision mechanical watchmaking in the 1980s. Showcasing their mastery of this timeless craft, they embarked on a journey back to one of their historic triumphs—the La Esmeralda pocket watch. Their extraordinary achievement involved the meticulous disassembly and reconstruction of this horological marvel, using tools reminiscent of the 1800s. Another remarkable milestone un