Bob L.
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Thanks for all the helpful posts!
Oct 01, 2023,17:39 PM
I appreciate all the input—it is all very helpful. I confess that I am leaning toward the GP, largely because I am looking for a casual watch that can be worn with anything at any time. The PF is beautiful and sleek—often a big plus—but that may be a drawback in this instance.
Thanks again everyone!
Bob
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GP or PF??
By: Bob L. : October 1st, 2023-00:49
With apologies for asking about the relative merits of two watches—which I understand will vary from person to person—I am currently torn between a classic blue-dialed GP Laureato and the Parmigiani PF Tonda Micro-Rotor. To me, the GP is a bit more casual...
I like the GP very much.
By: mblum3 : October 1st, 2023-01:51
Was considering one recently. Have you seen the one with the black onyx dial? Pretty cool.
Thank you
By: Bob L. : October 1st, 2023-03:13
The onyx dial is cool!
Thanks!
By: Bob L. : October 1st, 2023-03:14
Glad you see the Tonda as casual, too.
Adding a photo
By: Bob L. : October 1st, 2023-03:15
Not a glamorous shot, but here they are, side by side. ...
Easy choice
By: Weems@8 : October 1st, 2023-06:51
For sure the GP.
I’m biased
By: Aquaracer1 : October 1st, 2023-03:40
GP for me Some more wrist shots for your consideration ; ...
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By: Lankysudanese : October 1st, 2023-06:08
I am going to disagree with most people here
By: andrea~ : October 1st, 2023-08:21
I am not a fan of the Laureato. It looks derivative and is only popular (in my controversial opinion) because people can't get a Royal Oak. The PF is a fantastic watch, with a much better design, better movement and from a better brand.
I am not trying to offend anyone
By: andrea~ : October 1st, 2023-19:49
At the end of the day this isn't exactly a GP forum, it's a subsection of a general forum. I'm sure many enthusiasts love both the Royal Oak and the Laureato. I can't afford either so I'm not here to make any judgment in that sense, but I don't find it to...
Probably the GP for me.
By: vitalsigns : October 1st, 2023-13:07
GP pros: -Likely a longer-lasting design than the PF -Beautiful blue dial yet that is subtle -Cost less than PF, and can easily find preowned for further savings if willing to buy used -Multiple sizes (38 and 42mm) -More versatile than PF -Not a look-at-m...
Thanks for all the helpful posts!
By: Bob L. : October 1st, 2023-17:39
I appreciate all the input—it is all very helpful. I confess that I am leaning toward the GP, largely because I am looking for a casual watch that can be worn with anything at any time. The PF is beautiful and sleek—often a big plus—but that may be a draw...
As Nico said, consider the 38 mm
By: SingaporeMarc : October 1st, 2023-18:28
Personally, I would recommend the laureato ref 81000 heritage 225 42 mm on the left. 41 mm on the right which is 41 mm but wears more like a 40 mm. 225 is blue dial and 225 in silver dial It’s the perfect size between the 38 mm and the 42 mm. I have some ...
From a recent coffee meet up with my buddy in Singapore.
By: SingaporeMarc : October 1st, 2023-18:46
He too has many royal oaks (15202, 50th anniversary skeleton and more) and PP etc. And he has the laureato 41 mm heritage 225 as well. The laureato 41 mm heritage 225 in his collection as well. He has both the blue and the silver dial laureato. Same as me...