The new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is the latest timepiece borne from the Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin partnership. The sixth edition presented in a 42mm titanium, satin-finished case expresses the British marque’s identity, with the dial of the timepiece adorned in green.
Inspired by the marques’ iconic use of the colour, the dial is enlivened with an iridescent automotive paint, applied using an intricate and lengthy process.
Why Green?
The answer to that question lies with Aston Martin’s iconic association with the colour, which began in 1922 when drivers would race in nations colour. For Aston Martin, a colour that was later christened British Racing Green.
Building on the association, Aston Martin now has nine exclusive shades of green available for customers within its core colour palette, plus limitless options through its bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin.
Girard-Perregaux now expresses the British marque’s identity in the Laureato Chronograph. In this instance, the watchmaker has reimagined an iridescent shade from Aston Martin’s palette for the watch’s dial. A homage to the marque and its heritage in racing, the dial is coloured during a time intensive, intricate process that involves 14 manufacturing steps alone.
Automotive Inspired
Integrating green isn’t the only synergy with the brand and this latest timepiece. The luxury watchmaker also uses advanced materials familiar to Aston Martin. Grade five titanium, a material that was used in the production of the marque’s hypercar, Valkyrie is utilised effectively for the timepiece.
The result of this is a product that combines durability, precision and comfort – all essential components when building a watch that will deliver exceptional performance and maintain wearability. Upholding Laureato tradition, the case and bracelet feature brushed and polished surfaces to deliver an alluring contrast.
A GP03300 calibre powers all functions of the watch. The movement can be admired through the sapphire case back, which features the marquee’s signature logo. Limited to 188 pieces, the new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is available in selected Girard-Perregaux retailers worldwide.
