====== Girard-Perregaux Laureato USA 98 ======
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{{wst>image_r|Girard-Perregaux_Laureato_USA_98_Titan|Girard-Perregaux Laureato USA 98 Titan}}
{{wst>image_r|Girard-Perregaux_Laureato_USA_98|Girard-Perregaux Laureato USA 98 [[stainless steel]]}}
**Perregaux Laureato USA 98** is a wristwatch by [[Girard-Perregaux]].

This elegant and sporty [[regatta countdown|regatta]] [[chronograph]] is a tribute to the America's Cup in 2007. It is available in [[stainless steel]], black [[titanium]] or [[rose gold]] case. Each of these series is limited to 150 pieces.

The octagonal [[bezel]] stands in the tradition of the successful Laureato a polished base as opposed to [[satin-finished]] area above emphasizes depth and structure of this watch. Like the other models of the Laureato USA 98 collection also this limited series is equipped with crown protection and integrated pushers, which follow harmoniously the contours of the 46 mm case. The fine alligator strap acts as a delightful contrast to the rough dial material. The [[date display]] is loacated at the 12, the chrono minutes counter runs from the middle.

The watch contains a mechanical movement with [[automatic]] winding of the [[manufacture]] Girard-Perregaux. The dial has the colors of the team BMW ORACLE Racing and has a display for the last 10 minutes before the start of the race; the slender forms of the boat USA 98 appear engraved on the caseback.

The version in black is equipped with a [[fly-back]] function and has a case in [[titanium]] with DLC coating. The gray metal [[titanium]] is hypoallergenic and extremely resistant to corrosion and strokes, but is lighter than steel. Girard-Perregaux used the quality «Titanium Grade 2». It is more difficult to extract and process, but offers a higher resistance.

[[DLC]] means //diamond like carbon// and is a form of amorphous [[carbon]]. This pleasant to touch coating provides properties similar to those of [[diamond]], for example an extreme hardness. It is used in engines of Formula 1 and in many industrial applications, especially where machines are exposed extreme friction. The upper part of the [[bezel]] and the pushers adorn themselves with vulcanized [[rubber]].


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**Movement: **
  * [[Self-winding]] [[manufacture]] movement Girard-Perregaux GP 33C0, 28,800 A/h
  * [[Chronograph]]
  * [[Ligne]]s 13’’’
  * 52 [[jewels]]
  * Power reserve 46 hours

**Case:**
  * [[Stainless steel]], 18ct [[rose gold]] or [[titanium]] with DLC, pushers and [[bezel]] in [[rubber]]
  * D 46 mm, H 15.6 mm
  * [[Sapphire crystal]] with [[anti-glare treatment]]
  * [[Screw-in crown]]
  * [[Waterproof]] to 100 m

**Functions:**
  * Hours, minutes, [[small seconds]], [[chronograph]]
  * [[Stainless steel]] bracelet/[[titanium]] version [[Fly-back]] chronograph

**Bracelet: **
  * Alligator leather strap with [[folding clasp]]
  * [[Titanium]] version bracelet [[rubber]] vulcanized with safety [[folding clasp]]

**Limited edition:**
  * 150 numbered pieces (steel). With white or black dial
  * 150 numbered pieces ([[rose gold]]). With white or black dial
  * 150 numbered pieces (titanium). Also as a version in [[titanium]] and [[palladium]]
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