Girard Perregaux Laureato Steel 38mm Sage Green Dial 81005-11-3407-1CM

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato is one of the most historically significant integrated-bracelet sport watches ever produced, predating many of the iconic references that dominate today's collector market. Introduced in 1975, the Laureato was among the first luxury steel sport watches to feature an octagonal bezel paired with a fully integrated bracelet, placing Girard-Perregaux at the vanguard of a design movement that would define an entire generation of horology. Decades later, the revived and refined Laureato collection stands as a testament to the manufacture's vision, blending architectural boldness with Swiss haute horlogerie craftsmanship.

The reference 81005-11-3407-1CM represents one of the most desirable modern Laureato configurations: a 38mm stainless steel case that sits beautifully on a wide range of wrist sizes, making it a genuinely versatile choice in a market often dominated by larger case diameters. The polished and brushed stainless steel finishing throughout the case and integrated bracelet demonstrates the intensive hand-finishing that Girard-Perregaux applies to every Laureato, with alternating surfaces creating a play of light that is immediately recognizable and enduringly elegant.

The sage green index dial is the centerpiece of this reference, capturing a color that has become one of the most coveted in contemporary watchmaking. The green tone reads differently under various lighting conditions — warm and earthy in natural daylight, deeper and more mysterious under artificial light — and the applied indices provide both legibility and a sense of three-dimensional depth that flat printed dials cannot replicate. This dial choice ensures the 81005-11-3407-1CM reads as thoroughly modern while remaining faithful to the Laureato's classic sensibility.

The stainless steel domed bezel is the Laureato's most distinctive design element, its octagonal form a direct nod to the original 1975 case architecture. The dome profile adds visual height and sculptural interest, setting the Laureato apart from the flat, angular bezels found on many integrated-bracelet competitors. Combined with the sapphire crystal and the harmonious lines of the integrated steel bracelet, the overall silhouette is one that rewards close inspection and grows more compelling over time on the wrist.

Buying the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 81005-11-3407-1CM from Bizak & Co. means acquiring a brand-new example of one of Switzerland's most storied manufacture's flagship sport-dress watches, at a competitive price from a trusted luxury dealer. Bizak & Co. specializes in sourcing and presenting watches of this caliber, and our team is available to answer detailed questions, arrange secure shipping, or guide you through the purchase process. Reach out today and add a true icon of integrated-bracelet watchmaking to your collection.