A Laureato UAE Edition by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and Girard-Perregaux

Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has unveiled the Laureato 38mm Burgundy UAE Edition, an exclusive collaboration with Girard-Perregaux. Since 1975, the octagonal bezel sits atop a circular base, which in turn, rests upon a tonneau-shaped case. The special edition is adorned with 56 diamonds of 4 different sizes (~0.90 carat in total). Housed in a 38mm steel case, the timepiece features a burgundy-coloured dial, with a Clou de Paris motif. This sculptural pattern, composed of multiple pyramidal structures, imbues the dial, which has Hindi numbers, with a three-dimensional appearance. Housed in a slender 10.02mm high case, this special edition is equipped with an in-house self-winding movement, the Calibre GP03300 with a power reserve of at least 46 hours. The movement, visible via a see-through case-back, is enriched with a plethora of refined finishings. Drawing inspiration from the local culture, the launch of this special edition of 50 pieces sheds light on the art of Henna, a craft that has transcended generations. For the campaign, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and Girard-Perregaux collaborated with Emirati artist, Dr Azra Khamissa, on a customised Henna design inspired by the iconic octagonal shape of the Laureato.