About Skeleton Watches
Skeletonization as a horological craft dates back centuries, but Girard-Perregaux elevated it to a signature discipline with its Three Bridges architecture—a design registered in the 1860s and continually reinterpreted through the present day. The Laureato, first introduced in 1975, brought an octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet to the luxury sports watch conversation, and its skeleton variants strip the dial entirely to expose the decorated movement beneath while preserving that distinctive case geometry. Across this collection, configurations range from stainless steel and ceramic to pink rose gold, with the 42mm case size dominating the Laureato family and the 45mm titanium case housing the Neo-Tourbillon Three Bridges 99295-21-000-BA6A. Special editions such as the Laureato Earth to Sky 81015-32-176032A add limited-run dial treatments that make already collectible references even more sought after.
What to Look For
When comparing references, material choice significantly influences both aesthetics and value—rose gold models like the 81015-52-002-52A and 99110-52-000-52A carry precious-metal premiums, while ceramic variants such as the 81015-32-001-32A and the Earth to Sky 81015-32-176032A offer exceptional scratch resistance and a distinctive matte depth. Complication level is the other primary value driver: the Laureato Flying Tourbillon Skeleton 99110-52-000-52A commands a substantial premium over the time-only skeletons, and condition designations of brand new, as noted on several listings here, add meaningful assurance for buyers seeking unworn examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the skeleton watches in this collection new or pre-owned?
The collection includes both brand-new unworn pieces and pre-owned examples. Listings explicitly marked BRAND NEW, such as the Laureato Skeleton references in stainless steel, ceramic, and rose gold, are unworn, while other pieces like the Neo-Tourbillon Three Bridges and the Flying Tourbillon are pre-owned but authenticated by Bizak and Co. before listing.
What makes the Girard-Perregaux Three Bridges significant in a skeleton watch?
The Three Bridges is one of the most recognized movement architectures in watchmaking, featuring three parallel gold or skeletonized bridges that secure the gear train in a visually dramatic arrangement. In the Neo-Tourbillon Three Bridges 99295-21-000-BA6A, this heritage layout is paired with a modern 45mm titanium case and a flying tourbillon, making it one of the most technically and aesthetically ambitious pieces in the collection.
How do I choose between the different Laureato Skeleton materials?
Stainless steel reference 81015-11-001-11A is the most versatile and typically the most accessible entry point into the Laureato Skeleton family, pairing well with both sport and formal settings. Ceramic references like 81015-32-001-32A and the Earth to Sky 81015-32-176032A offer a contemporary look with superior hardness, while rose gold reference 81015-52-002-52A adds warm-toned luxury and tends to hold strong resale value as a precious-metal variant.
Buy, trade, or sell. Contact Bizak & Co. for pricing and availability on any reference in this collection.
