With high demand for GP's 50th Anniversary Laureato, vintage models are rising in value. Experts like Times Ticking are helping collectors keep them ticking.
(PRUnderground) October 27th, 2025
The luxury watch world is abuzz this month with the 50th anniversary of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato and its new Fifty model, powered by the Calibre GP4800. Sleek, integrated, and unmistakably GP, the new release has sparked fresh interest in the Laureato line and sent collectors scrambling for vintage models.
The Laureato, first released in 1975 during the golden era of steel luxury sports watches, has long been considered a connoisseur’s piece. But with this latest limited-edition update, collectors are giving renewed attention to early-generation Laureato models, which now command higher prices on the vintage market.
And as the value of these iconic timepieces rises, so does the need for skilled, era-accurate maintenance.
Enter Times Ticking, one of the country’s premier vintage professional watch repair specialists. The company has nearly 40 years of experience servicing mechanical watches from all eras, including Swiss luxury brands like Girard-Perregaux.
“Vintage GP models are beautifully engineered but delicate in their own way,” said Jared Foster, President of Times Ticking. “When you’re dealing with original Laureato movements, you need a Swiss-trained technician who respects the DNA of the watch. That’s what Laureato owners will find at Times Ticking.”
For U.S.-based collectors who own earlier GP Laureato models, Times Ticking offers mail-in servicing nationwide. Their Girard-Perregeaux repair services include full mechanical overhauls, crystal replacements, movement repairs, and case refinishing.
As the Laureato’s legacy deepens, and as luxury brands like Girard-Perregaux continue to honor their history with celebratory editions like the Fifty, demand for expert-level vintage watch repair is expected to grow.
“These watches represent a pivotal era in horology,” said Foster. “We celebrate this milestone along with Girard-Perregeaux, and we’re committed to keeping every GP watch ticking through the decades.”
For more information on Times Ticking’s repair services for your Girard-Perregeaux or other timepiece, visit TimesTicking.com.
About Times Ticking
Times Ticking specializes in watch repair. A trusted repair center for watches and clocks, their personalized customer service is what sets them apart.
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