This ceramic watch costs the same as city car, and it’s made by Aston Martin
Published on Mar 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 21, 2023 at 10:17 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This is new Girard-Perregaux Laureato, made in partnership with Aston Martin.
It’s made entirely out of green ceramic and it’s not exactly what you’d call cheap.
In fact, you could buy a mid-size SUV for the same price.
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As a tribute to Aston Martin’s official racing color, the new Laureato is finished in a striking shade of British Racing Green.
And because it’s made from ceramic, it is extremely light, tipping the scales at just 85 grams.
For reference, the equivalent stainless steel model weighs twice as much.
Powered by an automatic movement manufactured by Girard-Perregaux, the watch is available in two sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm.
Production is capped at 388 pieces for the 42mm version, and 188 pieces for the 38mm version.
Mind you, the retail price is the same.
Whichever model you pick, be ready to fork out $25,800.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato vs AP Royal Oak
Yep, we know what you’re thinking.
Doesn’t the Laureato look a lot like the AP Royal Oak?
This timepiece was originally launched in 1975, just three years after the Royal Oak, and it shares the same iconic traits.
The Laureato has an octagonal bezel, like the Royal Oak, and it even has a similar integrated bracelet.
Both are Swiss made but the Laureato, as crazy as it sounds, is a lot less expensive.
A brand-new Royal Oak in ceramic will set you back around $50,000.
And that’s assuming you can find one at retail which, in today’s crazy market, is a tall order.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
