Coming out !

Mar 23, 2017,18:58 PM
 

Talking about coming out, this is maybe not what you could have thought, I'm talking about my latest baby freshly arrived... (maybe you remember my recent teaser www.watchprosite.com )
I wanted to take the opportunity of this special thread to present it to you...
I feel sorry I could not take the pictures I wanted because my real camera has to stay in the bag for a while as some of you probably know... Let's hope I shall be able to carry it and use it soon again...
In the meantime and to come back to pleasant things, I discovered only relatively recently Laurent Ferrier. Of course I knew the brand before but for unknown reasons I did not really pay the attention it deserves until a good friend of mine acquires one and opens my eyes. That was few monthes ago only and since then it grew in me, it was like a fatal attraction !
The next question then was to decide which one to get, and I must admit it took me quite some time to decide since they are all so nice.
I finally selected 2 only in my shortlist with the Galet micro-rotor in either Classic or Square shape. But either or, it had to be with the classy satin-brushed finish dial, with these wonderful recognizible thin applied gold hour markers and "assegai shaped" hands.
I finally pulled the trigger on the little bit less conventional case and took the plunge for the Galet Square with beautiful deep blue dial.
The cushion case shape is both modern and classic and has a strong personality. Its shape enables the watch to sit ideally and comfortably on the wrist.
As for the movement, the finishing of the micro-rotor caliber FBN 229.01 is simply breathtaking ; the harmonious construction is a delight for the eyes and the technical performance is top notch.
Without further ado hereafter few pics of the beauty :



Color of the dial varies a lot between really dark blue and a wonderful lighter hue depending on the light...






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Thanks Luis [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : March 25th, 2017-15:41

Hi Mike, congrats on such a special piece !

 
 By: GLau : March 23rd, 2017-20:28
Love the hands ! They are so elegant ! The blue is also very nice. How does it wear on the wrist with the square case? Cheers, Gordon

It sits just perfectly on the wrist...

 
 By: Mike H : March 25th, 2017-16:21
The case size and shape combined with its slimness and light weight make of it an extremely versatile watch ! I love it

Congratulations, Mike!

 
 By: rnaden : March 23rd, 2017-21:32
LF is too under appreciated - the simple dials is perfectly suited for most occasions, but the back, it doesn't really matter which movement is in it - they all look wonderfully finished and are a sight to behold! The blue dial on this one is really nice!... 

Big congratulations Mike !

 
 By: mahesh : March 23rd, 2017-21:47
It is a gorgeous one...wear in good health !! Best, Mahesh.,

Thank you Mahesh! [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : March 25th, 2017-16:35

I'll answer your questions with pleasure... What do you want to know ?

 
 By: Mike H : March 25th, 2017-16:40
More infos about the brand? About their products, range..., or more specifically about my watch?

Never heard of the brand before. What I mean is that it would be worth to hear more of the brand in future.

 
 By: brauner : March 26th, 2017-09:08
But I would be glad if you can upload more pics from the case, different views from the side. Thanks in advance.

With pleasure brauner, I shall not fail to do so...

 
 By: Mike H : March 26th, 2017-14:58
...as soon as I shall be able to carry my camera and make some pics again, hopefully in a not too far future... At the moment with one hand valid only, I could take only the few crap pictures that you saw in this post thanks to my iPhone, but obviously th...  

Thanks for your kind words my friend ! I'll bring it with pleasure my friend :)

 
 By: Mike H : March 25th, 2017-16:43
Obviously I had to make a special post for my 2 K milestone and this beautiful LF was the perfect occasion.

Thank you my friend !

 
 By: Mike H : March 25th, 2017-16:44

Thanks, it's a beauty indeed, dial or movement side !

 
 By: Mike H : March 25th, 2017-16:49
You should be able to see it next time we see each other, I don't take it off since I have it

Many thanks ;-) [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : March 25th, 2017-16:50

Lovely!

 
 By: sham1 : March 24th, 2017-02:51
I love the shape case and lugs and how it hugs your wrist even at 41mm. I am partial to the same watch but with a salmon dial as it matches the skin tone well!

I love it too ! [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : March 25th, 2017-16:53

Congratulations my dear Mike

 
 By: Alkiro1 : March 24th, 2017-03:25
This blue dial is soooo cooooolllll and beautiful. And I don\'t talk about the movement with its wonderful micro rotor. You sly little fox about this one ;-) I hope I would be able to see it in the metal soon. Enjoy and wear it in the best of your health ... 

;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : March 25th, 2017-17:07
Best wishes Alkiro

Gorgeous! What a beautiful case, dial, movement...

 
 By: MichaelC : March 24th, 2017-08:06
Leave it to an Independent to get it all right Congratulations!

Dear Mike first of all thanks for all the 2000 posts

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 24th, 2017-09:20
Here's of course for many many more!! Last but not least big congrats for new piece Yours truly D

+2000 about the 2000 posts ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : March 25th, 2017-00:21
Best wishes Alkiro

;-) [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : March 26th, 2017-02:36

:-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : March 26th, 2017-02:49
Best wishes Alkiro

Beautiful!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : March 24th, 2017-10:36
Congratulations, Mike.

Beautiful watch and your combinations are classic. Laurent is a Master and also an artist. You really came up with a truly great

 
 By: timerider : March 24th, 2017-11:02
watch and would love to see it in the metal sometime. Thanks for sharing and wear it in good health and often, beauty like this needs to be shared. Best to all, Tim

Thanks for your kind words Tim

 
 By: Mike H : March 26th, 2017-02:42
Don't worry, it will get a lot of wrist time and I'll share it often here

Love this and big congrats !

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : March 25th, 2017-00:41
the blue dial, the square case and that micro rotor movement ! A winning formula for sure Enjoy in the best of health Cheers Robin

Thank you Mark ! [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : March 26th, 2017-07:37