I have an aesthetic approach to watches and therefore LF is some of the most amazing to me. That the movement is simpler than FPJ does not bother me. On the contrary. Thanks for posting these beauties Patrick. Enjoy! Lars

May 06, 2022,09:52 AM
 

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Just saw the nicest Laurent Ferrier I've seen in a long time! Introducing the Laurent Ferrier Classic Salon des Horlogers Limited Edition

 
 By: patrick_y : May 5th, 2022-20:19
All Laurent Ferrier pieces are exquisite, but this one is exceptional! I find this to be one of the nicest Laurent Ferrier pieces I've ever seen! Introducing the LAURENT FERRIER Classic Micro-Rotor - Salon des Horlogers Limited Edition of 25 pieces. Appar...  

Indeed!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 5th, 2022-20:31

LF is the next Journe.

 
 By: Ivan5 : May 5th, 2022-20:47
The charm of his timepieces can be appreciated only in person. The pics never do them any justice. I'll be pulling a trigger on another piece very soon... ...  

Doubtful...

 
 By: mdg : May 5th, 2022-21:07
...as most of their models aren't very complicated for one thing...

True.

 
 By: Ivan5 : May 5th, 2022-21:27
However, you have LF dealing with Patek complications for a three decades plus...and this is a point in his evolution: Almost an austere simplicity joined with a sophistication which can't be replicated...

And who needs complications?

 
 By: patrick_y : May 5th, 2022-21:56
Complications are nice, but I can't remember the last time my perpetual calendars were all indicating the correct month, day, and date. Or if the complications were actually working. Half the time I put on a simple watch, the watch had stopped and I have ... 

I get it...but just because LF worked for PP, doesn't mean he can capture that magic...

 
 By: mdg : May 5th, 2022-22:15
...I prefer the LF aesthetic in most cases, but collectability-wise, they're not on the same planet as FPJ.

Sorry...referring to Ivan's original comment...

 
 By: mdg : May 5th, 2022-22:25
...about LF as the next Journe...

I was kidding. :)))

 
 By: amanico : May 6th, 2022-05:29

I sort of knew that...

 
 By: mdg : May 6th, 2022-15:12
...but because of the structure of this forum, sometimes it's difficult (for me at least) to determine who is replying to who : (

Right.

 
 By: amanico : May 6th, 2022-17:33

It's impossible to argue against that, Patrick.

 
 By: Ivan5 : May 7th, 2022-17:00
I think we all agree implicitly, this all insanity of collecting lands us within things peculiar and geeky as opposed to utilitarian and pragmatic..πŸ˜‰

True!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 8th, 2022-18:29
Some people genuinely like complications. And are fascinated by them. I am fascinated too, but at the same time I can't deny the beauty of that clean dial layout. But yes, we're all a little specific about what we like! And that's great!

Ivan, You are totally on point.

 
 By: pptraveltime : May 5th, 2022-22:06
But that is probably will also be the reason why LF can’t get too popular. It will require a lot of watch collecting experience to understand this simplicity and sophistication.

Both on point

 
 By: enjoythemusic : May 6th, 2022-01:07
And slow growth has benefits and long-term stability. jmho

Beautiful watch for sure...

 
 By: mdg : May 5th, 2022-20:48
...but the price seems 'aggressive' for steel...

Agreed!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 5th, 2022-21:49
It is expensive. But then again, all Laurent Ferriers are priced highly.

Me too! Checks all the boxes!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 5th, 2022-23:07

Ahh! Someone who isn't confident with the dial.

 
 By: patrick_y : May 5th, 2022-21:52
Looking at the photos (I haven't seen the watch in person yet), I feel this is one of the nicest shades of blue dials on a watch from Laurent Ferrier in a long time! But of course, this two-shades of dark blue might not be appealing to everyone. And there... 

Here is a superb blue...

 
 By: amanico : May 5th, 2022-21:58
...  

Ahh. Exquisite...

 
 By: patrick_y : May 5th, 2022-22:02
I like the lack of lume!

To be honest, I didn't even notice at first.

 
 By: patrick_y : May 5th, 2022-22:29
At first I was so captivated by the color.

Beautiful LF

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : May 6th, 2022-07:32
Timeless beauty

You're welcome! Thank you for commenting!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 6th, 2022-17:30
LF watches don't always appeal to me. And I'm finding super complex looking dials don't always appeal to me neither. Most of the time, a perpetual calendar isn't set correctly anyways. I find that simple 2-3 hand watches are more my thing now! I don't eve... 

Laurent Ferrier knows how to make an appealing dial

 
 By: jmpTT : May 7th, 2022-21:28
If you're into natural escapements, this is the complete package.

Hmm. I'm not sure I know enough about his natural escapements...

 
 By: patrick_y : May 8th, 2022-19:09
But no doubt, this is one very special timepiece.