Girard-Perregaux unveils Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1 Edition
The Green Light for Performance
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20th March, 2025: The worlds of high-performance motorsport and Haute Horlogerie collide once again as Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team and Girard-Perregaux unveil their latest collaboration: the Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition. Launched on March 20th, 2025, this striking timepiece embodies the shared pursuit of performance, innovation, and technical mastery that defines both iconic brands.
As Formula One celebrates its 75th anniversary, this partnership continues to accelerate, delivering a neoteric expression of the beloved Laureato model. The new edition proudly showcases a racing-inspired Aston Martin Racing Green dial and is powered by a high-performance in-house Manufacture movement, the esteemed GP03300 calibre.
Crafted for both the thrill of the track and the elegance of everyday wear in Mumbai, the Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition features a robust 44 mm case constructed from lightweight and strong Grade 5 titanium. This material, a favorite for both Aston Martin and Girard-Perregaux, offers exceptional corrosion resistance, is non-magnetic, and hypoallergenic, ensuring comfort and durability. The sandblasted finish provides a subtle texture and a sophisticated tactile experience.
The dial's vibrant Aston Martin Racing Green hue immediately establishes its automotive connection. The partially openworked hour and minute hands, inspired by the iconic front grille of Aston Martin road cars like the DB12, are lined with luminescent material for enhanced readability in all lighting conditions. Applied hour markers, also featuring luminescent treatment, and a lime green centre seconds hand and date display – a direct nod to the Aston Martin Formula One car – complete the functional and visually dynamic inventory. Staying true to the Laureato's distinguished design DNA, the case masterfully blends contrasting shapes to create a captivating aesthetic. The Aston Martin Racing Green dial is accented with striking lime and white details, while the caseback is engraved with the unmistakable Aston Martin logo, a clear symbol of this powerful partnership.
Designed for both adventure and style, the Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition boasts a practical 300-metre water resistance. Complementing the case is a green FKM rubber fabric-effect strap, meticulously engineered for exceptional comfort and durability. Chosen by both brands for its superior flexibility, resistance to fading, and enhanced wear-resistance compared to conventional rubber, the strap is secured by a titanium folding clasp with a micro-adjustment system, allowing for a perfect and comfortable fit for daily wear.
Beneath the solid caseback lies the impressive in-house Manufacture GP03300 calibre. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail at Girard-Perregaux's facility in La Chaux-de-Fonds, this self-winding movement is specifically shaped for the Laureato model. It features an oscillating weight adorned with a refined circular Côtes de Genève motif, along with 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 Manufacture's exacting standards.
Girard-Perregaux holds a unique place in horological history, being the only Manufacture in the 1970s to design and develop its elegant steel watch, including its in-house movement, entirely in-house. This holistic approach, a tradition since 1867, ensures a watch free from compromise. The Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition represents a contemporary evolution of this iconic timepiece, born from a close collaboration with Aston Martin – a watch engineered for performance and infused with the spirit of racing.
Limited to just 88 pieces, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition will be available worldwide starting March 20th, 2025.
For further information, please visit girard-perregaux.com