Independents

Continuing fabulous report by fernando, I met Olivier Muller today here in Tokyo. Not much words necessary. Just additional pics and a few short videos for your viewing pleasure. The new model - micro rotor - is wonderful. You have to see it to believe it...  

Great post KIH! Thank you for all the photos of this super watch! Just can't wait to see the new micro-rotor in person and gawk at the beautifully finished watch.

I'm really starting to appreciate and take notice of this brand now. Domo-ne!

and I start to think how you manage to sleep after seeing all these beauties, recently The "final" movement on the iPad looks very promising. Any ideas about pricing? Thanks for sharing with us! Oliver

Watch, watch, watch, sleep, and day job. So, day job is sacrificed The MSRP of Micro Rotor is CHF44K, according to the CEO (Olivier Muller). Ken

and nice dreams while worki... ähhhhh sleeping Oliver

just stunning! J

Thanks so much for this thorough report and the great photos -- especially the movement close-ups. Very impressive! I also like the direction they are taking on movement decoration (as shown on Olivier's iPad). Very cool! Best, Gary

perfectionism!!!!!

in the metal is truly amazing, the pictures are a great start, but they must be seen to believed. Nice article and great picture of the team. Best to all, Tim

No message body

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...Laurent Ferrier watches. The micro-rotor is going to be a hot model for them IMO. I like all three models, although don't think the screen version is very wearable. Still, the enamel painting on the lower level is amazing. Thanks for the report, Ken! C... 

Love the tourbillon, and have tried this in the metal. Don't like the dial of the time only watch from the pics. Price point is good compared to some other simple independent watches.

Absolute pleasure reading and viewing the master(s) and his/their creations... Thank you

The Classic Tourbillon with black dial that was on your wrist is my favorite piece -- great looking contrast with the white hands and numbers. Layout of the movement looks like Ferrier has borrowed some ideas from his days at Patek, though much nicer deco... 

The renowned enameler Anita Porchet is now working with LF. The early "prototype" was possibly done by others or was just "prototype". Anita had been persistently lured to be hired by Patek while she was/is working for Patek models, but she insisted on be... 

the opening shutters that some found gimmicky

I like the movement very much, very unique. Thanks Ken. Regards Ling

GREAT Post Thanks Ken. Really Nice Watches. never paid attention to them before.! Cheers