What is the new Laureato Chronograph Williams Edition 42 MM and Laureato Williams Edition 42 MM?
They are the debut watches to emerge from the partnership between the Atlassian Williams F1 Team and Girard-Perregaux. The Laureato Chronograph Williams Edition 42 MM and Laureato Williams Edition 42 MM are inspired by the Williams FW48 Formula 1 car.
“Introduced in 1975, the Laureato established Girard-Perregaux’s own vision of the integrated bracelet timepiece. Just two years later, in 1977, Williams began competing in Formula 1.
Over the five decades that followed, both evolved through continuous refinement. The Laureato explored new proportions, materials and mechanics while remaining true to its founding design codes. Williams pursued racing excellence through engineering development, testing and accumulated experience.
The Laureato Williams Editions bring these parallel histories together. Williams design codes are integrated into a watch defined by its octagonal bezel, integrated bracelet, slim profile and alternation of polished and satin finishes.”
Laureato Chronograph Williams Edition 42 MM
It highlights a blue dial with a “Clous de Paris” pattern. The baton-shaped hour and minute hands, subdial hands and rings, and baton-shaped hour-markers are all rhodium-plated. The chronograph seconds hand is made from aluminium.
Its case is made from 904L steel, measuring 42 mm (diameter) * 12.16 mm (thickness). Dial side and caseback feature sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment. Water resistant up to 10 ATM or approximately 100 metres. The watch comes with an integrated bracelet made from 904L steel fitted with a 316L stainless steel triple folding clasp.
It is powered by GP03300-2451, a manufacture automatic movement that drives the central hours and minutes, small seconds (3 o’clock), chronograph functions: central seconds, 30-minute counter (9 o’clock), 12-hour counter (6 o’clock) and date (4.30). It measures 25.95 mm or 11 ½ lignes (diameter) * 6.5 mm (thickness), comprises 419 parts and 63 jewels, beats at a modern frequency of 4 Hz or 28,800 vph and has a minimum power reserve of 46 hours.
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Laureato Williams Edition 42 MM
It highlights a blue dial with a “Clous de Paris” pattern. The baton-shaped hour and minute hands and baton-shaped hour-markers are all rhodium-plated.
Its case is made from stainless steel, measuring 42 mm (diameter) * 10.68 mm (thickness). Dial side and caseback feature sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment. Water resistant up to 10 ATM or approximately 100 metres. The watch comes with an integrated bracelet made from stainless steel fitted with a stainless steel triple folding clasp.
It is powered by GP1800-2892, a manufacture automatic movement that drives the central hours, minutes, seconds and date (3 o’clock). It measures 30 mm or 13 ¼ lignes (diameter) * 3.97 mm (thickness), comprises 191 parts and 28 jewels, beats at a modern frequency of 4 Hz or 28,800 vph and has a minimum power reserve of 54 hours.
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What do we think?
The gorgeous vibrant blue dial of both the Laureato Chronograph Williams Edition 42 MM and Laureato Williams Edition 42 MM elevate the aesthetic of the Laureato with its iconic octagonal bezel. This is among the nicer blue dials made even more tempting with the subtle red accents. Both editions will appeal to enthusiasts and collectors whether they are hard-core motorsport fans or those seeking a versatile integrated bracelet luxury watch.
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Additional Details
Name: Laureato Chronograph Williams Edition 42 MM
Reference: 81020-11-3681-1GM
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF) 18,600 (includes 8.1% VAT)
Name: Laureato Williams Edition 42 MM
Reference: 81010-11-3680-1GM
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF) 14,400 (includes 8.1% VAT)
