I just bought a brand new full set GP Laureato 42mm Chrono Blue Dial for less money than a Rolex 36mm OP is going for on the grey market!! These watches far exceeded my expectations and they are just spectacular in every way!! Compared to my 5711 (blue dial) the GP is an overall better package, the case and dial finishing is on par with the PP under a loop, the bracelet is much better, although I suspect the movement finishing on the PP is better but I can't actually tell as the chrono has a closed case back. Only watch geeks would know the difference between this and a 5711 or the AP RO, normal people only recognize Rolex and to a lesser degree Omega. that said, these watches and I'm partial to all three chronos, are probably one of the best buys on the market if you want an available beautiful haut horology piece at an amazing price.
I love the Laureato and I will get one eventually. GP is seriously under appreciated. Why do they drop in price? Because they are readily available and sometimes at a discount. Recipe for low secondary market price. Actually about 10 years ago every watch would drop like that. Except some rare exceptions. The whole value retention is a pretty new thing.
Just for the heck of it: It's pronounced "PERA...GO" The AUX in French is pronounced "O". The X is silent!. Saying PERAGOS, PERAGOX... etc. is like going for the first time with Latonya and she tells you "Take me to this restaurant, it has a good BUFFETTT"
I like GP as a brand and find it sad they suffer second-hand. A lot of their production is actually in the form movements for other brands like you mentioned - they are a base for some MB&F watches - and they actually produce less than half as many watches as AP. I constantly yearn for one, but haven’t been able to pull the trigger. Thanks for this video, personally I wish the Laureato stuck to something closer to their original bracelets as this one feels like less effort was put in.
Check out if this statement is still accurate. It seems GP is picking up on value quite nicely lately, while some of the major brands are actually down in value in the last months (check out eg. the Rolex Daytona). Top performing Laureato seems to be the Aston Martin Limited Edition that is up over retail by over +60%. We‘re talking long-term investments here, right?!
We can answer the GP question if we know the answer to the question what happened to Rolex since 2016 when all their watches were laying there in the boutiques with 10% discount on retail price and pre-owned was even cheaper 🤔
Some Omega Speedmaster’s and Seamasters actually do increase value. Some by an insane amount. Most Rolex models also depreciated after buying if you were purchasing them 10 years ago. We are essentially in a price bubble due to many factors decreasing supply and increasing demand.(Rolex is a mass produced watch) Unless you’re buying an AP or Patek which are non mass produced and keeping them in mint condition which is hard, watches should not be considered as investments.
Good point. This is here and now and with Free Bridge, Aston Martin Collaborations and more and more innovations it is only a matter of time till GP is no longer viewed outside the holy trinity. I frankly don’t care about the re-sale value of my collection. I look for unique top quality craftsmanship that perhaps only I appreciate. Who cares if your buddy doesn’t recognise a GP or a Glasshütte. I know what I am wearing on my wrist and it’s the only thing that matters. For the others, there is always Panerai.
My first video but won’t be my last, I’m a Tudor guy but g.p. Been grabbing my attention about the last year almost. Great video and good luck with the channel, watching from wales 🏴 Uk 👌🏻👍🏻
I own a Laureato in blue limited to 225 - beautiful watch. My dad wear I think 20 years a GP Traveller II Gmt Alarm in Rosegold.... still an awesome watch. I collect Rolex and AP but for me personally GP is the most underrated company ever. Think to get a Skeleton maybe :)
Will try on again one. What I like about the Laureato is the a bit more tough movement. As you mentioned, the AP sometimes tend to be a bit more delicate. Love the Arab dial laureatos, thanks for showing them. Keep up the good work and cheers 👍🏻🙏🏻 In terms of the price: nowadays,watches are more considered as investment, which is a shame as the gp do offer really a lot. But due to that the not as famous models tend to decrease in value. But also marketing has an impact and I do not see a lot about GP on insta or RUclips. If they put more attention to maybe LE‘s oder SE‘s and do a slight better marketing those pieces could be the next one shooting up.
I like GP and I bought a 1945 in 750 White Gold as NOS for 11.000 US $. Of course, i could buy me a Rolex in steel for the same price, but mine has a GMT, a date and a Chrono Function. The Rolex has only a boring design which looks always the same since 50 years and has only three hands and a date. I prefer other watch makers like GP, Omega and JLC, because they have so much more too see on a dial and the movements are amazing.
Laureato skeleton is getting snapped up and prices are rising. Even talk of year waiting list at AD now. Non skeleton versions still plentiful and deals around.
It is a great shame that they tank in value because they are such a great brand. Unfortunately though, unless a watch is outstanding (in my opinion), then retained value does become a consideration for me at least, possibly not for all.
@@WatchSociety funny enough pre-owned ones on chrono 24 are asking high. Not sure how much they actually sell for. I am talking strictly about the skeleton
I caught that, not a fan of Chrono24, hidden costs and so much factored in! The skeleton seen in the video is for sale, literally below half of retail, not to mention it’s a limited run.
Another great video. I love GP and feel that they’re super underrated. Thank you for putting this video brother and congrats on the new secret purchase 😉
GP is very underrated. I do like some of their design, but with they make more 35-37mm elegant watches. The trends of BIG the BETTER on elegant style watches isn't really a thing for me.
Please show me where you can get a Laureato Skeleton for 40-60% off. I will buy it right now. Haha. The Laureato will forever be called a Gérald Genta copy which is why they don't hold value (and people's obsession with being seen with a 'hot' recognised brand). However, if you can get over that, it's a beautifully hand-finished watch and worth every cent.
If you understand the history, you understand it is not a homage. Definitely influenced by watches of it’s time because they had to compete, but the design was based off of the dome at Florence Cathedral. GP also took a step back when they went quartz during the quartz crisis and had some amazing contributions to quartz movements, like the 32,000Hz which became the industry standard. Even VC has used their movements. They are on the same scale as JLC in my book.
Oh... Um... Yah... As a cultured gentleman of Horology, you managed to butcher Perregaux pretty good. A simple phonetic rule in French language is generally, the last letter of a word is silent. But yes, GP is a grossly under rated brand . I think it's a great deal for those who want a nice time piece at a great price.
If you want to enjoy a watch. Have a smile on your face everytime you look at your watch (and not the chrono24 price tracker) then buy the watch you want and love. Vet it for the best price possible if course but then just enjoy it. Don't worry about resell price. As quickly as prices shot up, they might come down.
Great content as usual. I love the design of these GPs but I’m probably not brave enough to venture out and try it partly because I really want a Royal Oak and partly because of the value retention problem. Wish it was different but that’s the case. You are on fire with these new watch acquisitions, sir! I clearly made the wrong career choices in life. 😉 We are junkies and want to see your new watch! My guess is that it is a Daytona or another AP.
If the money matters in terms of resale later down the line, you are really investing your money in the wrong thing and place. Stupid how people think this way. Watch collection is a hobby and for your own enjoyment not an monetary investment with a monetary return down the line. Anything that has wear and tear will loose value. The real reason why the massive drop in value is because the retail price is just overpriced. Just enjoy the watch for what it is. Don't buy watch because of it holding value and resale value.
What's the story on those arabic dial limited editions? I can't find much info online about them. When did they release and were they exclusive to a certain boutique or location? Thanks!
GP tanks because there is no marketing and brand awareness. Every watch/brand that doesnt create hype drops in value these days. For GP to become relevant, it has to become a part of the pop culture or do some serious sponsorship and endorsements but it does neither.
Although I try to experience watches that are more “left field”, I never pulled the trigger on GP. I just feel like there are more impressive watches at their price points, eg. Bulgari Octo Finissimo.
The challenge with GP is, it’s “good, but not great”. No one thing stands out about a GP (compared to PP, AP, VC which are special in multiple ways…and Rolex given utility, stature and notoriety). GP is just good, but the depreciation from retail is a big concern, especially compared to the others referenced here. I am blessed to own all five brands referenced here and I like my GP but I am least impressed with my GP compared to the other four. Note: If you love GP, then buy it from reputable gray market dealer and let someone else take the retail hit…then enjoy it for what it is!
GP FOREVER BABY! Don't listen to what these dumb dumbs are saying, I'd get the blue Laureato in a heartbeat. GP is one of the oldest manufactures and most respected.
You’re not from this planet are you? Patek definitely doesn’t lose any value, doesn’t matter if you buy from an AD (which is impossible) or from the grey market, you’re pretty much guaranteed for a massive price increase.
Honestly this brand is criminally underrated AF!!
It really is
How can I say that.... This brand is just for the initiate and gp don't want a hype about his brand
@@WatchSociety changing now very quickly ☀️
If GP Laurette watches can be got for half the retail price can you tell me where and I will buy one now!
You are talking shite. Fantastic watches
@@liamcusack5475 I Just buy a Laureto Skeleton with 65% of discount.
I just bought a brand new full set GP Laureato 42mm Chrono Blue Dial for less money than a Rolex 36mm OP is going for on the grey market!! These watches far exceeded my expectations and they are just spectacular in every way!! Compared to my 5711 (blue dial) the GP is an overall better package, the case and dial finishing is on par with the PP under a loop, the bracelet is much better, although I suspect the movement finishing on the PP is better but I can't actually tell as the chrono has a closed case back. Only watch geeks would know the difference between this and a 5711 or the AP RO, normal people only recognize Rolex and to a lesser degree Omega. that said, these watches and I'm partial to all three chronos, are probably one of the best buys on the market if you want an available beautiful haut horology piece at an amazing price.
How much did buy?
Prices of GP Laureato are now significantly stiffening. There’s a clear trend towards maintaining the retail value.
I love the Laureato and I will get one eventually. GP is seriously under appreciated. Why do they drop in price? Because they are readily available and sometimes at a discount. Recipe for low secondary market price. Actually about 10 years ago every watch would drop like that. Except some rare exceptions. The whole value retention is a pretty new thing.
Just for the heck of it: It's pronounced "PERA...GO" The AUX in French is pronounced "O". The X is silent!. Saying PERAGOS, PERAGOX... etc. is like going for the first time with Latonya and she tells you "Take me to this restaurant, it has a good BUFFETTT"
I like GP as a brand and find it sad they suffer second-hand. A lot of their production is actually in the form movements for other brands like you mentioned - they are a base for some MB&F watches - and they actually produce less than half as many watches as AP.
I constantly yearn for one, but haven’t been able to pull the trigger. Thanks for this video, personally I wish the Laureato stuck to something closer to their original bracelets as this one feels like less effort was put in.
Agreed 💯%
Check out if this statement is still accurate. It seems GP is picking up on value quite nicely lately, while some of the major brands are actually down in value in the last months (check out eg. the Rolex Daytona). Top performing Laureato seems to be the Aston Martin Limited Edition that is up over retail by over +60%. We‘re talking long-term investments here, right?!
We can answer the GP question if we know the answer to the question what happened to Rolex since 2016 when all their watches were laying there in the boutiques with 10% discount on retail price and pre-owned was even cheaper 🤔
Some Omega Speedmaster’s and Seamasters actually do increase value.
Some by an insane amount.
Most Rolex models also depreciated after buying if you were purchasing them 10 years ago.
We are essentially in a price bubble due to many factors decreasing supply and increasing demand.(Rolex is a mass produced watch)
Unless you’re buying an AP or Patek which are non mass produced and keeping them in mint condition which is hard, watches should not be considered as investments.
Good point. This is here and now and with Free Bridge, Aston Martin Collaborations and more and more innovations it is only a matter of time till GP is no longer viewed outside the holy trinity. I frankly don’t care about the re-sale value of my collection. I look for unique top quality craftsmanship that perhaps only I appreciate. Who cares if your buddy doesn’t recognise a GP or a Glasshütte. I know what I am wearing on my wrist and it’s the only thing that matters. For the others, there is always Panerai.
My first video but won’t be my last, I’m a Tudor guy but g.p. Been grabbing my attention about the last year almost.
Great video and good luck with the channel, watching from wales 🏴 Uk
👌🏻👍🏻
I own a Laureato in blue limited to 225 - beautiful watch. My dad wear I think 20 years a GP Traveller II Gmt Alarm in Rosegold.... still an awesome watch. I collect Rolex and AP but for me personally GP is the most underrated company ever. Think to get a Skeleton maybe :)
I've owned two GP Traveller IIs so your Dad has good taste. My dentist said wow that's a good-looking watch. :)
Will try on again one. What I like about the Laureato is the a bit more tough movement. As you mentioned, the AP sometimes tend to be a bit more delicate.
Love the Arab dial laureatos, thanks for showing them. Keep up the good work and cheers 👍🏻🙏🏻
In terms of the price: nowadays,watches are more considered as investment, which is a shame as the gp do offer really a lot. But due to that the not as famous models tend to decrease in value.
But also marketing has an impact and I do not see a lot about GP on insta or RUclips. If they put more attention to maybe LE‘s oder SE‘s and do a slight better marketing those pieces could be the next one shooting up.
I like GP and I bought a 1945 in 750 White Gold as NOS for 11.000 US $. Of course, i could buy me a Rolex in steel for the same price, but mine has a GMT, a date and a Chrono Function. The Rolex has only a boring design which looks always the same since 50 years and has only three hands and a date. I prefer other watch makers like GP, Omega and JLC, because they have so much more too see on a dial and the movements are amazing.
Laureato skeleton is getting snapped up and prices are rising. Even talk of year waiting list at AD now. Non skeleton versions still plentiful and deals around.
It is a great shame that they tank in value because they are such a great brand. Unfortunately though, unless a watch is outstanding (in my opinion), then retained value does become a consideration for me at least, possibly not for all.
Love your editing man! Bought a second hand new Laureato. Best deal ever!
Hi How much did you pay for that? Would appreciate if you could mention value in US $
@@maheshs1315 I paid...4500 USD :)
@@LuisFranciscoAguilar Oh my god, i was about put my money into a brand new blue dial laureato. Guess i will have rethink on that.
@@maheshs1315 It's beautiful. Just buy it pre own and you are safe. good luck!
Nowadays it become more popular and even the skeleton in steel become hard to get
Very true
This video did not age well
Finally getting the the respect today ☀️
I own the laureatu skeleton in steel and ceramic. This is how much I love them. Got them 35% off retail though
It’s unfortunate that GP is far from holding value but good going picking’em for 35% less. I am contemplating one, preowned :)
@@WatchSociety funny enough pre-owned ones on chrono 24 are asking high. Not sure how much they actually sell for. I am talking strictly about the skeleton
I caught that, not a fan of Chrono24, hidden costs and so much factored in! The skeleton seen in the video is for sale, literally below half of retail, not to mention it’s a limited run.
@@WatchSociety interesting...agree c24 is over priced. Curious to know how much the ones in the video are going for?
Another great video. I love GP and feel that they’re super underrated. Thank you for putting this video brother and congrats on the new secret purchase 😉
Thank you brother :)
GP is very underrated. I do like some of their design, but with they make more 35-37mm elegant watches. The trends of BIG the BETTER on elegant style watches isn't really a thing for me.
Agreed 💯% 36-39 is a sweet spot for me too.
Please show me where you can get a Laureato Skeleton for 40-60% off. I will buy it right now. Haha. The Laureato will forever be called a Gérald Genta copy which is why they don't hold value (and people's obsession with being seen with a 'hot' recognised brand). However, if you can get over that, it's a beautifully hand-finished watch and worth every cent.
If you understand the history, you understand it is not a homage. Definitely influenced by watches of it’s time because they had to compete, but the design was based off of the dome at Florence Cathedral. GP also took a step back when they went quartz during the quartz crisis and had some amazing contributions to quartz movements, like the 32,000Hz which became the industry standard. Even VC has used their movements. They are on the same scale as JLC in my book.
Oh... Um... Yah... As a cultured gentleman of Horology, you managed to butcher Perregaux pretty good. A simple phonetic rule in French language is generally, the last letter of a word is silent.
But yes, GP is a grossly under rated brand . I think it's a great deal for those who want a nice time piece at a great price.
Thank you for the correction
I love the laureato 42mm silver dial!
Love GP! But i haven't seen a Tourbillon in any of these watches, am I wrong?
They have two laureto skeleton that come in white and rose gold and they both have a tourbillion, they’re expensive tho lol
If you want to enjoy a watch. Have a smile on your face everytime you look at your watch (and not the chrono24 price tracker) then buy the watch you want and love. Vet it for the best price possible if course but then just enjoy it. Don't worry about resell price. As quickly as prices shot up, they might come down.
Great content as usual. I love the design of these GPs but I’m probably not brave enough to venture out and try it partly because I really want a Royal Oak and partly because of the value retention problem. Wish it was different but that’s the case. You are on fire with these new watch acquisitions, sir! I clearly made the wrong career choices in life. 😉 We are junkies and want to see your new watch! My guess is that it is a Daytona or another AP.
beautiful design and the pastel dial colors are cool 👍
Indeed, complications, quality and variations for almost half price!
i cant get over the fact so much brushed finish around the bezel makes it looks like piece of unrefined metal
If the money matters in terms of resale later down the line, you are really investing your money in the wrong thing and place. Stupid how people think this way. Watch collection is a hobby and for your own enjoyment not an monetary investment with a monetary return down the line. Anything that has wear and tear will loose value. The real reason why the massive drop in value is because the retail price is just overpriced. Just enjoy the watch for what it is. Don't buy watch because of it holding value and resale value.
You’ve clearly missed the point!
@@WatchSociety actually no… he is totally right
Please reveal the new watch
What's the story on those arabic dial limited editions? I can't find much info online about them. When did they release and were they exclusive to a certain boutique or location? Thanks!
I guess you made a bad call on this one. You should have bought up some blue dial Laureatos and some skeletons. 😂
GP tanks because there is no marketing and brand awareness. Every watch/brand that doesnt create hype drops in value these days. For GP to become relevant, it has to become a part of the pop culture or do some serious sponsorship and endorsements but it does neither.
And we thank them for that!
@@mindgraphy_ yeah, as long as they dont go out of business or get taken over by the likes of Hublot
I’m in market for Laureato 38 chrono but can’t find one
It’s available in UAE
Although I try to experience watches that are more “left field”, I never pulled the trigger on GP. I just feel like there are more impressive watches at their price points, eg. Bulgari Octo Finissimo.
The challenge with GP is, it’s “good, but not great”. No one thing stands out about a GP (compared to PP, AP, VC which are special in multiple ways…and Rolex given utility, stature and notoriety). GP is just good, but the depreciation from retail is a big concern, especially compared to the others referenced here. I am blessed to own all five brands referenced here and I like my GP but I am least impressed with my GP compared to the other four. Note: If you love GP, then buy it from reputable gray market dealer and let someone else take the retail hit…then enjoy it for what it is!
Subscriber count climbing
I actually prefer this over AP
GP laureato is getting more attention now and its market value is clearly increasing recently.
Hi plz make a video about your G-Shock 2100
You got it Swati. Will definitely do a full review on the 2100’s I’ve got two variations :)
Thanks
Can you show me where I can by for 50% off? Imo they are holding
Not anymore.
Nobody is buying these at retail.
Your off on this one by no means does that line lose value maybe before not anymore
Price performance of GP seems no worse than Breguet.
Popularity.
Damn, dude is making a lot of assumptions about why we buy watches. Park money? Really?
GP FOREVER BABY! Don't listen to what these dumb dumbs are saying, I'd get the blue Laureato in a heartbeat. GP is one of the oldest manufactures and most respected.
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You don’t have to buy a watch as investment, just saying.
It’s pronounced Perre-go not Perre-gos
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Who t f is "girrard perigos"?
Richard Mille... Really? And Loreto is a cheese... C'mon!
Money safe in PP? No man, Patek loses ~40% of it's value right when you step out of the shop. The same thing as with GP.
You’re not from this planet are you? Patek definitely doesn’t lose any value, doesn’t matter if you buy from an AD (which is impossible) or from the grey market, you’re pretty much guaranteed for a massive price increase.
First 😅
😂 asli
The new laureato appear to drop to 80 or 90% not 40%