Is your Laureato
the real deal?
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato, originally launched in 1975, is a luxury integrated-bracelet sports watch rivaling the Royal Oak and Nautilus. Its resurgence in popularity has attracted counterfeiters. Here's how to verify yours is genuine.
How to authenticate a Laureato
Octagonal Bezel
The Laureato features a distinctive octagonal bezel with polished facets that should be perfectly symmetrical. Each of the eight sides should be identical in length and angle. The bezel sits flush with the case and crystal. Counterfeits often have uneven octagonal shapes or poorly finished facets.
Integrated Bracelet
The Laureato's bracelet flows seamlessly from the case with alternating polished and brushed links. Each link should articulate smoothly with no gaps or rattling. The finishing transition between polish and brush should be crisp. Counterfeits have loose links and sloppy finishing.
Clous de Paris Dial
Many Laureato models feature a Clous de Paris (hobnail) textured dial with a precise geometric pattern. Under magnification, each tiny pyramid should be uniform and sharply formed. Counterfeits have irregular patterns or shallow impressions.
GP In-House Caliber
Through the case back, the GP movement should display distinctive architecture with Geneva stripes, beveled edges, and the GP eagle on the rotor. The Cal. GP01800 (automatic) has a micro-rotor variant. Counterfeits use generic movements.
Applied GP Logo
The "GP" logo at 12 o'clock should be a precisely applied metal element with sharp edges. The Girard-Perregaux text below should be perfectly printed. Counterfeits have blurry or flat logos.
Case Proportions
The Laureato comes in 38mm, 42mm, and 44mm sizes with specific lug-to-lug distances and case thicknesses. The octagonal bezel proportions are precisely calculated. Any deviation in proportions suggests a counterfeit.
Laureato counterfeit warning signs
Uneven Octagonal Bezel
The eight sides of the bezel must be perfectly equal. If any facet appears longer, shorter, or at a different angle, the watch is counterfeit.
Rattling Bracelet Links
The Laureato bracelet should articulate smoothly and silently. If links rattle, have visible gaps, or don't sit flush, the bracelet is fake.
Irregular Dial Pattern
The Clous de Paris pattern should be perfectly uniform. Under magnification, if the pyramids are different sizes, misaligned, or shallow, the dial is counterfeit.
Wrong Movement Architecture
GP movements have distinctive bridge layouts. If the movement visible through the case back doesn't match known GP calibers, the watch is fake.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Laureato compare to the Royal Oak?
Both the Laureato (1975) and Royal Oak (1972) are luxury stainless steel sports watches with integrated bracelets and distinctive bezels. The Laureato features an octagonal bezel versus the Royal Oak's octagonal bezel with exposed screws. The Laureato is generally more affordable, starting around $12,000 compared to $20,000+ for a Royal Oak. Both use in-house movements and offer similar build quality.
What movement does the Laureato use?
The standard Laureato 42mm uses the GP01800 caliber, an in-house automatic movement with approximately 54 hours of power reserve. The 38mm uses the GP03300, also in-house. Some models feature the GP01800 with a micro-rotor. All movements display GP's exceptional finishing visible through the sapphire case back.
Is the Laureato a good investment?
The Laureato has seen increasing collector interest and market values have been rising, particularly for limited editions and precious metal variants. The 42mm steel with blue dial is the most sought-after reference. While not as liquid as a Royal Oak on the secondary market, the Laureato offers strong value in the luxury sports watch category.