First created in 1975 hot on the heels of the AP Royal Oak, the Girard Perregaux Laureato is one of watchmaking’s original stainless steel sports watches. Today, its legacy lives on with its consistent design language and GP’s high-end craftsmanship. Launched in 2020 as a limited edition collaboration of 45 pieces between GP and Bamford to celebrate the Laureato’s 45th anniversary and offered for one month only at Dover Street Market and Harrods from November 19th 2020, the watch that we have here blends the Laureato’s heritage with modern watchmaking. Made of bright white ceramic throughout its 38mm x 10.2mm ceramic case and integrated bracelet, the ref. 81005 is a light, bright, and virtually scratch-proof. Sporting a monochromatic design alongside a mix of polished and brushed ceramic surfaces, the ref. 81005 is a beautifully sleek design. With its white dial boasting a subtle hobnail texture and black applied indices and hands, the ref. 81015’s display remains legible and luxurious.

One of the earlier entrants into the white ceramic market, the Laureato Ghost offers a unique and bright aesthetic that retains a rich horological legacy at a fraction of the cost of its historical peers, while maintaining impressive levels of finishing and craftsmanship.