Girard-Perregaux continues its collaboration with Aston Martin through the new Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition, a timepiece shaped by material precision and mechanical clarity. The design leans into sharp geometry and transparent architecture, prioritizing exposure over concealment. The model draws its name and visual structure from the original Laureato introduced in 1975 but departs from steel by adopting black ceramic across its case and bracelet.
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The ceramic body resists scratches and weighs less than steel while offering a smooth surface and hypoallergenic qualities. This shift in material affects the tactile and visual properties of the watch, creating a frame that pairs strength with comfort. Circular satin finishing marks the octagonal bezel. Horizontal satin finishing defines the case. A series of polished and brushed elements extends across the integrated bracelet. Every surface operates with contrast, offering both consistency and variation across the exterior of the watch.
The skeletonised construction strips away excess to expose the inner components. Through the front and back sapphire crystal, the wearer views the GP01800 calibre in full operation. This includes the mainspring, balance wheel, hairspring, pallet lever, and escape wheel, each component moving with constant mechanical rhythm. Unlike sealed dials, this configuration opens the watch completely, aligning form and function through visible interaction.
Finishing techniques elevate the calibre beyond functionality. The black PVD-treated mainplate and bridges feature a sequence of sandblasting, traits-tirés, circular satin, and bevelling, each applied by hand. The result frames movement with structure. The balance between technique and restraint appears again in the 55 internal angles, all finished manually, a precise detail that demands time and trained skill. The small skeletonised seconds hand sits at 10 o’clock, with green-coated hour markers and hands that glow in dim light. This specific green tone reflects Aston Martin’s Racing Green and appears again on the skeletonised solid gold rotor, continuing the visual thread through both dial and movement.
The in-house calibre uses a variable inertia balance, allowing greater shock resistance and more stable performance over time. It offers a 54-hour power reserve and maintains function whether worn or not. The mechanics do not hide. They operate in full view, offering insight instead of illusion. Even the caseback carries a metallised Aston Martin logo, more embedded detail than decoration.
The watch remains limited in quantity, with only 88 pieces available worldwide through Girard-Perregaux retailers. Its presence speaks to shared principles between the Swiss manufacture and the British carmaker. Precision, line, and spatial calibration drive both their output and identity.
