Do you know? 2025 is not only the 50th anniversary of the Girard-Perregaux Laurel series, but also the moment when they launch a limited edition commemorative watch! This commemorative edition watch has surprises in appearance and movement. Not only has the word “automatic” been removed, but it is also equipped with a brand new GP4800 movement. The advancement of movement technology is not something you can just talk about casually. It will definitely make you excited. Want to know more details?

Girard-Perregaux

2025 is a year worth celebrating, because this year we usher in the 50th anniversary of the Laurel series watches. As a world-renowned Swiss watch brand, Girard-Perregaux will naturally not let this time go by. It has specially prepared a 50th anniversary commemorative watch for everyone, with a limited edition of 200 pieces. This watch will become a favorite among collectors.

From the appearance, this 50th anniversary commemorative watch continues the consistent style of the Laurel series. The most significant change is that the word “automatic” is no longer marked on the dial. This small detail greatly enhances the appearance of the watch. The case is still the classic size of 39 mm, which is very suitable for Asian wrists.

The case thickness of this watch is 9.8 mm, with an 18K gold octagonal bezel. The entire watch does not look heavy, but also has a good sense of luxury. The most important thing is that the waterproof performance of this watch has been greatly improved, reaching 150 meters, making it easy to swim and dive.

The most important change in this watch is the movement. Girard-Perregaux equipped this 50th anniversary watch with a new GP4800 movement. This movement not only has a frequency of up to 28,800 times, but also has a power reserve of 55 hours. The design of the movement takes into account the adaptability of future complex function modules, and it can be said to be a very excellent movement.

Some netizens joked: “Girard-Perregaux is going to conquer the world with movements.” Although this is a joke, it is not difficult to see that the birth of the GP4800 movement marks another step in Girard-Perregaux’s movement technology. In the future, new watches equipped with this movement will surely be launched continuously, thus further enriching the brand’s product line.

As an all-in-one luxury sports watch with a sense of sportiness and luxury, the Laurel series has undergone many upgrades and innovations. On this 50th anniversary watch, we have seen many new designs.

This watch cancels the original three-hand design, and instead uses three hands for hours, minutes, and seconds, which is not only more in line with modern people’s aesthetics, but also more conducive to reading time.

The new bracelet has been redesigned. It is no longer the traditional link type, but adopts an arc design, which fits the wrist better and the comfort level has been significantly improved. It is also equipped with a micro-adjustment system, which can maintain the appropriate wearing size even if the user’s wrist circumference changes.

Movement technology

What is the most important thing about a watch? Of course it’s the movement! No matter how gorgeous the appearance is, if it uses a low-quality movement inside, it is no different from a toy. It can be said that movement technology is the lifeline of the watchmaking industry, and Girard-Perregaux has always spared no effort in this regard.

Girard-Perregaux has gone through a full 50 years since the Laurel series debuted in the 1970s. During these 50 years, Girard-Perregaux has continued to research and innovate movement technology. It can be said that the development of movement technology and the development of brand history are in sync.

The GP4800 movement equipped on this 50th anniversary edition watch is not only the first self-produced movement in the history of Girard-Perregaux, but also a major breakthrough in movement technology by Girard-Perregaux. In the past, we have always seen silicon escapements and hairspring balance wheels on some luxury brand watches. These two technologies have almost become standard features in the Swiss watchmaking industry.

The GP4800 movement directly combines these two technologies, forming the core part of the movement. It not only improves the swing frequency and power storage, but also effectively reduces the impact of the movement on the external environment.

Silicone materials are not only light in weight, but also very hard. They will not wear out even if used for a long time. They also have outstanding performance in anti-magnetic properties. These advantages are unmatched by traditional metal materials.

In addition, because the thermal expansion coefficient of silicon material is very small, even if the temperature changes greatly, the movement will not be inaccurate. This is of great significance to people living in the north and south, because everyone knows that the temperature difference between the north and the south is large.

Conclusion

This 50th anniversary commemorative watch is undoubtedly a major innovation for Girard-Perregaux in the field of watchmaking, especially the technical breakthrough of the movement, which is really impressive! As a watch enthusiast, what do you think of the design and technology of this watch? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and support!