Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™Team and Girard-Perregaux are driven in their quest for performance, continuously innovating and drawing on their amassed technical expertise. Such characteristics are manifest with their respective products, namely, F1® innovative racing cars and Haute Horlogerie. This year, Aston Martin Aramco F1® will line up on the F1® grid as Formula One celebrates it 75th anniversary. Simultaneously, Girard-Perregaux will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Laureato. Recognising these milestones, the English luxury marque and the Swiss Manufacture are pleased to unveil the Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition, a model incorporating a racing-inspired green dial and a high-performance in-house Manufacture movement.
Lightweight construction
The Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition is housed in a 44 mm case formed of Grade 5 titanium. Familiar to both the British Formula F1® brand and Swiss Manufacture, this material is often selected for its low mass and notable strength. It is also corrosion resistant, non-magnetic and hypoallergenic; attributes that are particularly beneficial for watchmaking. In this instance, the titanium has been sandblasted, imbuing the alloy with a subtle texture that confers a sublime tactility.
Aston Martin Racing Green
Executed in Aston Martin Racing Green, the dial hue reinforces the automotive theme. The Aston Martin hour and minute hands are partially openworked and were inspired by the front grille widely found adorning the car marque’s road cars, such as the iconic DB12. They are also lined with luminescent material, aiding readability in restricted light conditions. Each hour is denoted with an applied index, again incorporating luminescent treatment. The centre seconds hand and date display, executed in lime green, a hue that graces the Aston Martin Formula One car, complete the inventory of functions.
A green FKM rubber strap that yearns to be touched
To complement the case, the Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition is presented on a green FKM rubber fabric-effect strap that has been optimally designed to deliver a superb feel. Both companies chose FKM rubber as it is more flexible, less prone to fading and offers superior wear-resistance when contrasted with conventional rubber. The strap is fitted with a titanium folding clasp with a micro-adjustment system, allowing the wearer to finely adjust the strap to achieve the perfect fit. Indeed, it is the soft and supple nature of the strap, together with the ergonomic clasp, that make this watch a comfortable companion, ideally suited to daily wear.
Eminently stylish wherever it goes
Consistent with all Laureato models, the case design masterfully unites contrasting shapes to glorious effect. Executed in Aston Martin Racing Green, the dial incorporates lime and white accents, while the caseback is engraved with the British marque’s iconic emblem. Suitable for adventure, the Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition looks eminently stylish wherever it goes. With its simple to read dial and 300 metre water resistance, the watch also proves notably practical. Consistent with all Laureato models, the case design masterfully unites contrasting shapes to glorious effect. Executed in Aston Martin Racing Green, the dial incorporates lime and white accents, while the caseback is engraved with the British marque’s iconic emblem. Suitable for adventure, the Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1® Edition looks eminently stylish wherever it goes. With its simple to read dial and 300 metre water resistance, the watch also proves notably practical.
An impressive powerplant
Ticking beneath the solid caseback is an in-house Manufacture movement, the GP03300 calibre. Crafted at the company’s production facility in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the self-winding movement is optimally shaped for the Laureato model. It features an oscillating weight adorned with circular Côtes de Genève motif. Additional movement refinements include 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 company’s no-compromise standards.
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