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The Laureato-Olimpico, Ref 8017 … something different
Apr 22, 2024,09:27 AM
Friends,
Sometimes folks say that they wish there was a 40 mm Laureato ...
Well, there is.
The Laureato-Olimpico, Ref 8017
A unique model as this is actually a combination of TWO models lines from GP.
The Olimpico line had been made for each Olympics since the 1960's.
Made as a Limited Edition to mark the 1996 Atlanta Olympics , the Laureato-Olimpico was made to retire the Olimpico line.
It was also made to START the chronograph line for the Laureato by using the first mechanical in-house movement, the cal. 3170
With Tritium applied indices and Lumed hands, we see a transition in many details from the past to the future.
So the end also marks the beginning in this milestone.
I believe this model to be a collectors piece. For now, folks are only starting to understand the history and provenance of this model carries. It is significant for the history of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato line.
Sharing a pic with ... ☀️ trying some new techniques in photography I just learned from another member.
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The Laureato-Olimpico, Ref 8017 … something different
By: SingaporeMarc : April 22nd, 2024-09:27
Friends, Sometimes folks say that they wish there was a 40 mm Laureato ... Well, there is. The Laureato-Olimpico, Ref 8017 A unique model as this is actually a combination of TWO models lines from GP. The Olimpico line had been made for each Olympics sinc...
Looking good Marc!
By: Aquaracer1 : April 22nd, 2024-14:30
Your GP posts are always a pleasure to read and see !
Thanks bro ☀️
By: SingaporeMarc : April 22nd, 2024-16:06
Doing my best to share what I learn.
Great photo Marc
By: Derreck : April 22nd, 2024-16:07
Thanks for the detailed post, they are always filled with lots of interesting info!
Thanks Derreck
By: SingaporeMarc : April 22nd, 2024-17:07
Trying to learn from tha h4mld and his lovely pics
They are lovely indeed
By: Derreck : April 22nd, 2024-20:05
and I can definitely see his traces in your beautiful photo, I wish you all the success in this new photography journey
Welcome G.
By: SingaporeMarc : April 23rd, 2024-08:29
Very important that we retain and share this information. It’s part of the heritage of the timepiece. Without it, it’s “just a watch”.
True. 👍
By: geross : April 23rd, 2024-17:12
Looking good man !
By: tha_h4m1d : April 23rd, 2024-05:28
From there on it is just a play with the light