Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin deliver new horological masterpiece
The new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is an expression of the British marque’s identity, with the dial of the timepiece adorned in green
The new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is the latest timepiece borne from the Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin partnership. Inspired by the marques’ iconic use of green, the dial is enlivened with an iridescent automotive paint, applied using an intricate 14-step process and is limited to 188 timepieces.
The sixth in a collection of sought-after timepieces created from this collaboration of two luxury brands since 2021, the new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is a collaboration born from the mutual desire to create a product that would deliver a sensation-rich ownership experience.
The intent of an Aston Martin is to orchestrate human emotion and deliver an intense, singular driving experience. This feeling inspired the new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition and everything about the timepiece has been designed to demand attention.
Aston Martin’s iconic association with the colour green began in 1922 when drivers would race in their nation’s colour, or for Aston Martin, a colour that was later christened British Racing Green. Building on the association, Aston Martin now has nine exclusive shades of green available for customers within its core colour palette, plus limitless options through its bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin.
The new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is an expression of the British marque’s identity, with the dial of the timepiece adorned in green. In this instance, Girard-Perregaux has reimagined an iridescent shade from Aston Martin’s palette, whilst still paying homage to the marque and its heritage in racing. The dial is coloured during a time-intensive, intricate process that involves 14 manufacturing steps alone.
Integrating green isn’t the only synergy with the brand and this latest timepiece, with the luxury watchmaker also using advanced materials familiar to Aston Martin. Grade five titanium, a material that was used in the production of the marque’s hypercar, Valkyrie, has been utilised for the new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition, to produce a product that combines durability, precision and comfort – all essential components when building a watch that will deliver exceptional performance and maintain wearability. Upholding Laureato tradition, the case and bracelet feature brushed and polished surfaces to deliver an alluring contrast.
