Independents
Mahesh shares his firsthand experience visiting Antoine de Macedo in Paris to explore Laurent Ferrier's Galet Square and round models. His post emphasizes the profound difference between seeing these independent watches in person versus online, particularly highlighting the unique elegance and movement finishing that photos often fail to capture.
When you see a Laurent Ferrier Galet in metal, you’re twice convinced Da Vinci is so right!
my preference have always been a square case, so walked in yesterday to see the Galet square in metal at the Antoine de Macedo in Paris.
I’ve read plenty of articles, seen video reviews on the Galet square having similar design cues with a Radiomir case – so I took my 721 for comparison (with a thought how simple a LF could be?). I’m so wrong, seeing one in metal you’re sure the look & feel of the Galet square is impressively different, elegant...
Frankly, with the bad iP pics I didn’t even want to try taking a shot of the movement – that is one heck of a movement finish if I may say!
One more thing, I was equally intrigued by the round 'galet' pebble design case – except for few brands, i always thought it is 'too normal' for a watch...
Anyone who travels to Paris, take time to visit this boutique - i can promise you'll be the kid in the chocolate factory !
Your pictures definitely spoke thousands of words. Indeed one thinks of the Radiomir when one comes in contact with the Gallet square. But putting them together definitely does differentiates them instantaneously! I think the gallet square is more special than the standard round case. Though, having both completes the collection a bit more.
the Galet square had an entirely different feel & fit on my wrist... i agree, the round case will complete the collection (to make it well rounded ;-) ) Thanks for reading through... Best, mahesh.,
Antoine is a top guy, and a friend. He is very passionate about watches. Back to your topic, I am really in trouble trying to tell which is my favorite, the round, more classic, or the square. The round is a kind of no risk, but the square catches all my thoughts... Tough! Antoine's LE is a killer. But my thoughts are on an enameled version. We'll see! Best and thanks for your post! Nicolas PS: I have one or two hours free, today, if you want to spend some time around a glass!
the risk is known, so left the card in the car ;-) i think the LE blue is at its best in the Galet round case as it is - better not to touch something that is near perfect ! Square case is well done - i'm confused to choose 'the' dial, every option seems good over the other :-( i've sent you a texto Nico. Lemme know s'vp. Best, mahesh.,
I’d really like to have one...
...which model that silvery dial one is/was? Looks beautiful too (though you did not comment on it). Regards, R
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