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Girard-Perregaux has unveiled the Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition, a creation developed in close collaboration with the car manufacturer. This timepiece unveils an innovative design that captivates every glance. From the brightly coloured dial to the lightweight titanium body, every facet plays with light and reveals a multitude of nuances.
The Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition features a dial executed in an arresting shade of green. Created using a rare technology, the dial is enlivened with an iridescent automotive paint, applied using an intricate process. Its production involves 14 manufacturing steps alone, while the eye-catching hue is achieved by applying 15 ultrathin layers of paint to the dial surface and subjecting it to two firing cycles to achieve the desired look. The tolerances involved in creating the paint for a watch are much smaller than those employed in the automotive sector and involve a protracted filtration method to eradicate any residual grains that could potentially mar the overall aesthetic.
Green has always been synonymous with British sportscars, adorning iconic Aston Martin cars on road and track over the years and currently the most popular colour choice amongst enthusiasts of the British marque. In this instance, Girard-Perregaux has reimagined an iridescent shade of green favoured by the car marque, creating a distinctive hue all of its own. Endowed with a dynamic character, the dial subtly plays with light and appears to transition from green to orange when viewed from different angles.
This timepiece is driven by an in-house Manufacture movement, the GP03300 calibre, visible via a sapphire caseback bearing the Aston Martin logo. Additional movement refinements include straight Côtes de Genève on the bridges, bevelling, mirror-polished screws, circular graining on the main plate and engraved gilded text, all executed to the company’s no-compromise standards.
March 20, 2025