Fair point Nico :-)

Jul 04, 2020,23:02 PM
 

Do not get me wrong, I find both watches great. If I had a choice, I would probably pick none of them though.
Maybe Breguet Classique or Tradition or some other alternative....there are many strong contenders in this price range.

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A new Laurent Ferrier: The Classic Opaline.

 
 By: amanico : July 2nd, 2020-09:29
Here are the first pictures of the new Laurent Ferrier, the classic Opaline, I wanted to share with you, before discovering the watch in the real life. Here we have a 40 mm big, 10, 70 mm high Titanium Grade 5 case, a white silver opaline dial, and a new ...  

Beautiful

 
 By: dte2 : July 2nd, 2020-09:39
Personally love the 24hr markers so that I don't have to subtract twelve in my head

I like the dial side, but

 
 By: andyhud : July 2nd, 2020-10:06
The watch has what looks to be a basic lever escapement. I’d be more interested if it had the natural escapement, since that has some real novelty around it. Case / hands / dial are good though. Would prefer 4hz movement too if I’m being picky.

The escapement looks interesting.

 
 By: ChristianDK : July 2nd, 2020-10:09
Not a fan of the closed bridge design. I think part of the charm of a nice manual wind is how you can read what is going on.

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 2nd, 2020-22:44

This watch is so cool...👍 [nt]

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : July 2nd, 2020-10:15

The dial is nice, but does not have the elegance I associate with some other LF dials.

 
 By: LK : July 2nd, 2020-12:42
The movement's visual design is underwhelming to me. It feels incomplete. Compared to the Gauthier you showed recently, there is something missing (even ignoring the micro-rotor). And if the black finish is supposed to make it special, I think LF should l... 

Msrp 28,000 SFr for the LF versus 150,000 SFr for the RG

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : July 3rd, 2020-06:17
"This BMW 3-series isn't a McLaren!" :P

Definitely very LF design...

 
 By: Mike H : July 2nd, 2020-13:07
Obviously there is not much novelty in the case design and I am more than fine with it as I absolutely love this design As for the opaline dial I think I like it a lot and I shall most probably confirm this when I see it in person, it is always difficult ... 

Additional pictures.

 
 By: amanico : July 2nd, 2020-13:55
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Good grief, I love it!

 
 By: M4 : July 2nd, 2020-14:27
I think it is priced at an "entry level." 28,500 SwFr excluding tax. M4

I like it a lot! Very much to my taste. [nt]

 
 By: M4 : July 2nd, 2020-14:23
The manual movement puts it over the top for me. LF has definitely caught my eye. M4

The whole package came together nicely and

 
 By: nwk00 : July 2nd, 2020-18:10
it's also priced attractively. I didn't like this movement when it first launched but I think LF is on to something here with the clean design on the case, movement and dial. Hope it does well.

I like it!

 
 By: jleno : July 2nd, 2020-20:03
looks good on the front. The choice of titanium is interesting. The movement is nice, although it's too bad that it's not as elaborate as the micro rotor. But I really like the price! 30k is a really good sweet spot for a well finished time only piece. I ... 

I like the classic look of this

 
 By: singingbee : July 2nd, 2020-23:03
and even though I prefer the movements from the other LF. The movement is abit too plain for my personal taste even though I know it will be well finished as per LF’s standards. I do salute LF for introducing an entry level model at a more wallet friendly... 

No no....

 
 By: Blue and White : July 4th, 2020-09:36
...so this is $30k for a non-precious metal watch, right? Let us be honest, yes, it is a beautiful timepiece and nicely executed. But anyone would spend that much money on this one when you see what competition offers at this price point ? Hard to believe... 

Very true but consider other brands as well...

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : July 4th, 2020-10:08
Isn't a Journe Souverain in gold priced at around $30-ish? You even get a PR complication.😉

Fair point Nico :-)

 
 By: Blue and White : July 4th, 2020-23:02
Do not get me wrong, I find both watches great. If I had a choice, I would probably pick none of them though. Maybe Breguet Classique or Tradition or some other alternative....there are many strong contenders in this price range.

I find it very attractive

 
 By: mrds : July 6th, 2020-09:24
Love the Ti case, the dial layout and color scheme, the fact it's a manual wind wih 80 hours PR. Ahh, I almost forgot... those LF hands! What I miss most is the double-impulse natural escapement we know from the micro-rotor movement. This would have broug...