Girard-Perregaux is returning to the Formula 1 paddock with a new partner and a familiar shape on the wrist.
For its first watches with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, the manufacture has chosen the Laureato, pairing the integrated-bracelet sports watch with a Williams blue dial treatment and discreet racing cues.
The result is a two-watch launch rather than a single commemorative piece, with a 42mm automatic time-and-date model joined by a more assertive Laureato Chronograph.
At a glance
- Girard-Perregaux has introduced two Laureato Williams Editions to mark its partnership with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team.
- Both watches use Williams blue Clous de Paris dials with red accents and Williams branding on the dial and caseback.
- The watches are special non-limited editions, priced from EUR 15,900 or USD 16,200.
Williams blue arrives on the Laureato
Girard-Perregaux has a long-running connection with motorsport, from its Ferrari collaborations in the 1990s to its recent spell with Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team.
The move to Williams naturally changes the visual language, trading green for the deep blue associated with the British racing team.
Both new models take cues from the Williams FW48, the team’s 2026 car, most clearly through the blue Clous de Paris dial and small red details that echo the car’s keyline.
The Laureato is a logical canvas for the partnership.
First launched in 1975, it sits among the early integrated-bracelet sports watches and remains one of Girard-Perregaux’s most recognisable designs.
Two steel executions for the paddock
The Laureato Williams Edition 42mm is the cleaner of the pair, with a stainless steel case, octagonal bezel and integrated steel bracelet.
At 10.68mm thick, it keeps the proportions relatively restrained for a 42mm sports watch, while 100 metres of water resistance gives it the everyday practicality expected from the Laureato line.
The blue dial is matched by a blue date disc, which keeps the composition tidy rather than allowing the date window to interrupt the colour story.
The Laureato Chronograph Williams Edition takes the same Williams blue theme in a more technical direction.
Its 42mm case and bracelet are made from 904L steel, with screwed pushers, a crown guard and a 12.16mm profile.
Rhodium-plated hands, markers and chronograph rings keep the dial crisp, while a red seconds hand adds the most direct racing accent.
Branding that stays measured
Formula 1 editions can quickly become over-decorated, but Girard-Perregaux has kept the Williams references controlled.
A small Williams “W” sits at 12 o’clock, while a metallised Williams emblem appears on the caseback.
That restraint matters because the Laureato’s appeal has always been tied to its architecture, especially the tension between the round case, octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet.
Here, the racing theme is present without overwhelming the underlying watch.
Movements and ownership details
The Laureato Williams Edition 42mm is powered by the automatic calibre GP1800, a slim movement running at 4Hz with a 54-hour power reserve.
The chronograph uses the calibre GP03300-2451, an automatic modular chronograph movement with 63 jewels, 419 components, a 4Hz frequency and 46 hours of power reserve.
Both watches are special editions rather than limited editions, which should make them more approachable for collectors who want the Williams connection without the pressure of a numbered production run.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Girard-Perregaux |
|---|---|
| Collection | Laureato Williams Edition |
| Models | Laureato Williams Edition 42mm and Laureato Chronograph Williams Edition |
| Case size | 42mm for both models |
| Case thickness | 10.68mm for the automatic, 12.16mm for the chronograph |
| Case material | Steel for the automatic, 904L steel for the chronograph |
| Dial | Williams blue with embossed Clous de Paris pattern |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
| Automatic movement | Calibre GP1800, 4Hz, 54-hour power reserve |
| Chronograph movement | Calibre GP03300-2451 automatic modular chronograph, 4Hz, 46-hour power reserve |
| Bracelet | Integrated steel bracelet with triple folding clasp |
| References | 81010-11-3680-1GM and 81020-11-3681-1GM |
| Price | EUR 15,900 or USD 16,200 for the automatic, EUR 20,500 or USD 20,900 for the chronograph |
| Edition type | Special non-limited editions |
For Girard-Perregaux, the Laureato Williams Editions feel like a smart first chapter with its new F1 partner, using the team’s colours and visual codes while leaving the core Laureato identity intact.
The automatic will likely suit those who want the cleaner everyday expression, while the chronograph is the more natural fit for collectors drawn to motorsport timing and a stronger wrist presence.
