Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm 81005: The Sapphire and Diamond Bezel
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38 mm reference 81005-11S3464-1CM is the integrated steel sports watch with a factory gem-set bezel of blue sapphires and white diamonds. Girard-Perregaux lists the case at 38 mm across and 10 mm thick, and the bezel carries 46 brilliant-cut sapphires and 10 brilliant-cut diamonds around the Laureato's signature octagon. Beneath it sits a rhodium-colored Clous de Paris dial, and inside is the automatic manufacture caliber GP03300, with 100 meters of water resistance and an integrated steel bracelet.
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The Laureato 38 81005 presented on its cushion, showing the sapphire and diamond octagonal bezel
Table of Contents
1. Size, Measurements and Fit
The Laureato 38 wears compact and true to its stated diameter. In the video it measures 45.6 mm lug to lug, with a total weight of about 110 grams. For someone who normally wears 36 mm watches and rarely goes beyond those traditional smaller sizes, this 38 sits much closer to familiar territory. At the same time, the broad integrated bracelet gives it enough visual presence on the presenter's 7-inch wrist. The way the case and bracelet wrap around the wrist makes the watch feel compact, comfortable and easy to wear.
The caliper across the lugs (45.6 mm in the video) and 110.5 grams on the precision scale
The 38 mm case and integrated bracelet on a 7-inch wrist
2. The Octagonal Case and Its Finishing
The Laureato combines a round case with its signature octagonal bezel and an integrated bracelet. Satin-brushed and polished surfaces are carried across the entire watch. The larger brushed areas keep the steel sporty, while the polished edges and center sections catch the light and sharpen the architecture.
The GP-engraved crown and the interplay of satin-brushed flanks and polished bevels
3. Sapphires and Diamonds on the Bezel
The bezel is set with 10 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.177 carats and 46 brilliant-cut blue sapphires totaling 0.798 carats. The diamonds are on the smaller side, and that works perfectly on a 38 mm case. The stones vary around the bezel, graduating in both size and color, and they stay in balance from every angle.
Brilliant-cut sapphires graduating in size and shade into the diamond section of the octagonal bezel
It is a flashy bezel. Because the stones follow the octagonal shape so naturally, the result feels artistic, and the gem setting emphasizes the Laureato's design.
4. The Clous de Paris Dial
The dial is officially rhodium colored, and in person it reads as a clean white or silver. It carries the Laureato's signature Clous de Paris pattern, made up of small raised pyramids that become more visible as the light moves across the surface. That geometric texture works especially well here because it echoes the angular bezel and the integrated bracelet.
Clous de Paris pyramids on the rhodium dial with applied luminous markers and the date window
Applied hour markers, luminous hands and markers, and a date window at 3 o'clock complete the layout. The dial is clean and easy to read, and it gives some separation from the diamonds and blue sapphires surrounding it.
5. Caliber GP03300
Inside is the Girard-Perregaux automatic manufacture caliber GP03300. It provides the hours, minutes, central seconds and date, with approximately 46 hours of power reserve. As part of a two- or three-watch rotation, that reserve is all the watch needs.
The movement is visible through the sapphire caseback and receives proper finishing, including chamfering, circular graining, Côtes de Genève, mirror polishing, snailing, satin finishing and a sunray finish. Water resistance is 100 meters, exactly what an integrated steel sports watch calls for, factory-set stones included.
Caliber GP03300 through the sapphire caseback, showing the 18K rotor, 27 jewels and the balance wheel
6. The Integrated Bracelet
The bracelet is one of the strongest parts of the Laureato. It begins wide at the case, tapers toward the clasp, and articulates enough to wrap closely around the wrist. The satin-brushed and polished sections continue the finishing of the case, so the entire watch feels like one uninterrupted design.
Brushed outer links, polished center links and the GP-engraved folding clasp
At around 110 grams, the Laureato has enough weight to feel substantial while staying light and balanced for everyday wear.
The articulated links and folding clasp wrapping closely around the wrist
7. Flash in Balance
The Laureato 38 delivers serious flash and keeps the character of a sports watch. The stones are beautifully balanced, the octagonal bezel makes the setting feel artistic, and the white Clous de Paris dial keeps the look from becoming visually overwhelming. Underneath all of that is a manufacture automatic movement, an integrated steel bracelet, a practical date and 100 meters of water resistance.
For someone who wants factory-set stones and prefers to stay under 39 mm, this 38 version makes a lot of sense. It pairs a factory diamond and sapphire setting with excellent case and bracelet finishing and a design that is far less common than the obvious integrated sports watch choices. Compact, flashy and highly wearable, it comes across as tasteful thanks to its proportions and the way the stones are set.
The Laureato 38 81005 on its display stand, bezel and dial in full view
8. Full Specifications
| Reference | 81005-11S3464-1CM |
| Case | Stainless steel, 38 mm, 10 mm thick |
| Lug to lug | 45.6 mm on our caliper |
| Weight | 110.5 grams on our scale |
| Bezel | Octagonal, 46 brilliant-cut sapphires (0.798 ct) and 10 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.177 ct) |
| Dial | Rhodium Clous de Paris, applied luminous markers |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, central seconds, date at 3 o'clock |
| Movement | Girard-Perregaux caliber GP03300, automatic manufacture |
| Power reserve | Approximately 46 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 meters |
| Caseback | Sapphire exhibition |
| Bracelet | Integrated stainless steel, brushed and polished, folding clasp |
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Sources and methodology: Case, bezel, dial, movement and bracelet details are as presented in our video of this watch and on Girard-Perregaux's product page for reference 81005-11S3464-1CM. The caliber designation follows Girard-Perregaux and the caseback engraving. The 45.6 mm and 110.5 gram figures are our own caliper and scale readings and are approximate. All photography in this article is our own, taken from our video of this watch.