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I think its fantastic, particularly for LF as it brings the brand out of the comfort zone of classical pieces...
Jul 12, 2017,22:48 PM
For LF, a brand with very classical (if not to say cuatious) designs this collaboration could be a starting point to new direction. My feeling is that they test the waters with this piece. Given reactions at the auction (and during the previews before) I could imagine that LF will branch out into more avant-garde conceptions.
This is something I would very much look forward to. LF has consistently demonstrated a remarkable sense for propoartions and shapes, and I for one would look forward seeing this applied to more daring watches.
One word to the case (for the press release): '... such a design demanded a special material. For that we turned to the Cendres+MΓ©taux company in Biel. The case was shaped from an exclusive alloy called ARPAL+, specifically developed for this unique watch. ARPAL+ consists of 75% precious metals and resists wear and scratches better than white gold or steel. Its colour never fades, nor does it oxidise.'
Cendres+MΓ©taux is an amazingly interested supplier who goes mostly unnoticed. Undeservedly so. I have recently visited them and can tell you - they can do everything from having their own foundry, large-scal parts production up to an entire in-house movement. Along the way a couply of myths ('in-house', 'hand-engraved'...) are also shattered.
Cheers,
Magnus
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Here it is!
By: Alkiro1 : July 12th, 2017-14:41
Well, at first sight... same opinion than you Arie π We had too many expectations of this collaboration in my opinion. Best wishes Alkiro
Probably
By: Arie - Mr Orange : July 12th, 2017-15:06
I was hoping of some sort of hybrid Ferrier and Urwerk. But don't ask me how it looked in my mind because I didn't know (either)... I was probably hoping on a miracle design.
you're lol
By: TylerDurden : July 12th, 2017-15:30
but you are totally right i must say
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By: Alkiro1 : July 12th, 2017-15:34
Best wishes Alkiro
Yes
By: Arie - Mr Orange : July 12th, 2017-15:35
& yes But then again; if budget was unlimited....what wouldn't we go for?!? πππ
Very cool
By: quattro69 : July 12th, 2017-15:43
The watch looks really cool. And a great combination of very opposing brands.
Spot on Arie
By: MoonWatchMan : July 12th, 2017-18:04
When they first announced, I wasn't sure how LF was really going to insert themselves in a very strong urwerk case design.
I don't know at first glance my attention is grabbed
By: emcquillan : July 12th, 2017-21:13
There is more sensuality and refinement here than any Urwerk I've seen or tried. Looking forward to a look under the hood and learning some more. Very avant garde yet refined. Might be something special here.
I like the watch a lot.
By: Freccero : July 12th, 2017-23:05
Firstly I think that a collaboration between Urkwerk and LF is a huge challenge because the two brands, in my opinion, are extremely different. However I think that the two philosophies are well balanced in the watch: somebody claims that the design is to...
That is true
By: Arie - Mr Orange : July 13th, 2017-01:43
It does look more 'light' indeed.
I see it as a great collaboration...
By: andrewluff : July 13th, 2017-01:37
and I love it! Its a shame (not for charity) that it will go for a high price as would love to own it. Cheers Andrew
I like this collaboration!
By: nafetS : July 13th, 2017-06:01
I wouldn't see it as a 50/50 shared project, but rather as LF refining an Urwerk watch. And it has worked for me. While I liked the overall idea of Urwerk, the design of their watches was never appealing to me. The influence of LF kept the technological e...
It is starting to grow on me more and more!
By: Arie - Mr Orange : July 13th, 2017-23:50
If I had F-you money I'd buy it at that auction. Hopefully Laurent Ferrier and Urwerk will do more collaborative work in the future.
Min
By: cj.cooper : July 14th, 2017-00:29
Well, at least they decided to keep the 'min' next to the 30 there.... I mean without it, how would you know what some numbers from 0 to 60 would represent on a watch after all π
I saw the case when I was with Urwerk two weeks ago
By: foversta : July 14th, 2017-14:59
The watch is large, impressive but we can feel the LF influence with the overall fluidity. It is a great outcome because the Urwerk traditional design is revisited with elegance and style. A superb achievement. Fx