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With the Laureato’s 50th Anniversary last year, Girard-Perregaux are keeping the party going with four new models in the emergent model line.

When it was launched in 1975, the Laureato became one of Girard-Perregaux’s flagship models in its catalogue. Even among others of the same ilk, it still distinguished itself through an array of geometries that created a unique silhouette. Fifty years on, the Laureato remains centre stage at the Swiss watch brand — and it has just received a new set of upgrades.

2025 marked the collection’s 50th anniversary, with the aptly named Laureato Fifty released for the occasion. A refinement of the modern Laureato, the new Fifty defined itself through a slimmer appearance, a new in-house movement, and a retro-cool two-tone construction. Now, Girard-Perregaux has added four new contemporary models to the Laureato Fifty line-up, officially incorporating it into their permanent collection.

It’s Integral

The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty releases, in stainless steel, spans two different sizes. The larger iterations, at 39mm wide, retain the same case dimensions as its limited-edition sibling. The second size, a smaller 36mm, marks the first time the modern Laureato has been sized down to this extent. Though they use the same movement — which we’ll get to later — they both possess a 9.8mm thickness, wearing slim and close to the wrist.

Unsurprisingly, the watches come on an integrated steel bracelet. However, Girard-Perregaux has enhanced wearability thanks to a new micro-adjustable butterfly clasp. I appreciate the added conveniences that have begun to creep into the luxury watch world; micro-adjustable butterfly clasps used to be few and far between.

But now, with everyone from Christopher Ward to Vacheron Constantin and Girard-Perregaux implementing them, it’s becoming a net benefit for all luxury watch lovers. Water resistant to 150m, the new Laureato Fifty capsule makes a strong case as a perfect daily wearer.

Enamel Animal

But where the watches truly shine is in their design. Starting with the 39mm rendition, you’re given two choices: a more modern rose gold and salmon dial with a date window, or a no-date version in blue enamel. For me, this is certainly a high point of the collection. While I am curious about the omission of a date window, I think the blue enamel dial elevates the Laureato Fifty considerably.

Combined with the brand’s distinctive Clous de Paris guilloché — which is also sunray-brushed on the other version — it makes for a stunning yet sensible horological package. If you were going for a 36mm model, you also have access to the same rose gold-toned dial as the 39mm.

But instead of blue enamel, Girard-Perregaux has introduced a diamond bezel version. With 64 diamonds totalling around 0.55 carats, the flamboyance is tempered by the sunray-brushed silver dial they sit alongside. Even as someone who doesn’t usually wear jewellery beyond a timepiece, it’s a compelling pick that doesn’t overstate itself, yet still makes a statement.

Slim Is In

As I alluded to, all Laureato Fifty models in the capsule have been outfitted with the latest from Girard-Perregaux’s manufacture. First introduced with the limited edition, the Calibre GP4800 is an automatic movement beating at 4Hz (28,800vph) with a 60-hour power reserve.

It’s an undeniably good-looking movement, with no fewer than 10 different finishes visible through the open caseback. But it’s not all for show, as the Calibre GP4800 is also equipped with modern refinements. With a silicon escapement and variable inertia balance, the watch is enhanced for accuracy and durability—the movement is as versatile as the watch itself.

Initial Thoughts

The integrated bracelet watch segment is now well established. Since the 1970s, almost every brand has taken a swing at its own interpretation of the subgenre, with varying degrees of success. But for Girard-Perregaux, the Laureato Fifty isn’t just another attempt, but a culmination of its achievements since 1975. The timeless nature of the Laureato line doesn’t reinvent the wheel for the brand, but it doesn’t need to.

Instead, Girard-Perregaux has focused on the finer points—however subtle they may be—and refined them, paying proper tribute to an era-defining collection. Elevated to modern industry standards, the future looks bright for the Laureato Fifty, and it seems Girard-Perregaux have both learned from the past and looked towards the future, setting themselves up for fifty years more.

References & Specifications

Australian Retail Price: $39,100 (Salmon) / $41,000 (Silver & diamonds)

Australian Retail Price: $39,100 (Salmon) / $41,500 (Blue enamel)

Availability (All): Available now, from Girard-Perregaux boutiques, retailers, or by inquiry at Girard-Perregaux.com