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Why? 1. The Laureato-Olimpico ref 8017 from Girard-Perregaux is a combination of TWO models. The Olimpico was retired with this last model and the Laureato Chronograph was born with this first model. Double signed with “olimpico” on the dial and “Laureato

Now that one is a beauty. In good condition, nice patina, and the lollipop chrono seconds hand... Not mine, alas... Best, Nicolas

Seeing some beautiful pics of the new Ingenieur has piqued my interest about how it compares to the Laureato. 42 mm versus 40 mm. Now when I first discovered the GP, I bought the 38 mm, which actually wore more like a 36, a bit too small for my liking. I

I love this piece and despite it's 44mm it wears beautiful on my 17cms wrist...

Two for the price of one. And both from 1964, which is my favorite year. Alas, none are mines. Not yet, at least. Best, Nicolas

White gold case, enamel dial. Another pure marvel. Best, Nicolas

A very rare one, as I only saw two others like this one. But this one is in awesome condition. Judge by yourself! Best, Nicolas

Link at the end of my post. You may remember that I was quite upset with GP management for releasing what I consider to be yet another dial change reference last week. Solid gold ... so what. Same case, movement etc etc. Green sage. Lazy. And treating col