After loving and wearing my Datejust II 41mm every day for 1 year, it went for servicing for a few months. When it came back, it was put back on my wrist and the confirmation of a nascent feeling from before the after-sales service was confirmed... It was too big for my wrist (the case of the DJ II is thicker/longer than the next ref, the DJ 41). The disenchantment began, and the search for a dress/sport chic began. The model from GP, this Laureato particularly appeals to me because it has a history and its design…

For my first review, I had to share with you a timepiece regulated by quartz. Not that I denigrate the mechanical system but rather that quartz is rather unloved in the small world of watchmaking enthusiasts and that I am keen to put beautiful quartz in the spotlight. What a pleasure to present to you a Girard Perregaux Laureato Equation Terre! The first Laureato appeared in 1975 and was equipped with a movement whose quartz vibrates at 32,768 Hertz, a frequency universally adopted today by all manufacturers. Girar…

An absolutely sublime piece, I am at a loss for words. It is the history, the weight of the brand and the characters who contribute that are felt, that is perceptible in the wearer, the design, the quality in all dimensions. The polishing of the indexes, the finishes are superb, the lightness of the piece is the first sensation that one notices. I cycle, marathons, they cover all spectrums. My favorite piece.

When: part.5 of the path (reminder part.0: it was an imitation of Swatch camouflage model) in December 2022. I made a lot of phone calls. How: thanks to a certain Mrs. Vallée from the Dubail boutique Place Vendome who found my email and my fairly specific request. Emotion: a sublime watch but once again not assumed. the dial too thing, the bracelet not the size. but that was without counting on the top after-sales service of GP: "sir, we have never found the perfect fit for each of our customers". and after sendi…

This Laureato is part of the line of chic sports watches of the 70s initiated by Gérald Genta, it has a great look, and is really versatile, I wear it every day, on any occasion. For me this watch is a serious alternative to much more expensive models. I traded it for a Submariner 124060 and really don't regret it.

Appearing in 1975 after the Royal Oak (1972) and before the Nautilus (1976), it owes its profile to the architect Adolfo Natalini. And we must admit a nice stroke of the pencil! This current version in 42mm is in every way a success, at prices that do not exceed understanding... and well representing the state of the art of the time. Magnificent integrated bracelet, thickness of 10.68mm that goes under all shirts, it is the embodiment of sporty elegance. With this little extra for me that is the water resistance to…