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In a nutshell.
I have to confess I am already tired of all these blue dialed steel sports watches but from the pictures I like this LF.
For me this watch has its own style (like the Moser Streamliner), and I don’t see it copying other watches (also not the Nautilus).
With a date wheel in dial colour I would like this newcomer even more. The white date window (as usually) disturbs me.
I have to see this LF in reality (I hope I will get the chance to put it on my wrist one day) and wouldn’t order it now just because of the published internet pics.
Best
Thomas
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The nautilus is dead
Long live the new nautilus Joke aside it has a strong 70s vibe to it.
Is it real?
could be a distorted photoshop from version 1, but we are not Apr 1st yet
Thanks
I was enquiring as the proportions seem really off. To be checked in the metal!
It is real..
I really liked the Grand Sport but couldn't rationalise having a tourbillon in a sports watch but this looks good
Looks great.
Something different to the usual and made to LF standards, what's not to like. 41.5mm Titanium 120m WP
Legend has it that Laurent Ferrier, is credited with being responsible for transcribing Gérald Genta’s two dimensional drawings into the three dimensional reality when he worked for Patek Philippe
So it is not an imitation as such.. but obviously we all have different opinions
Easy enough to fix...
...I wold hope that they would offer an option on a rubber strap like on the Grand Sport Tourbillon.
Not my style
They should have made this 40mm and include a quick release system to easily swap out the bracelet for a rubber strap. Also (and I understand why they did it) but ditching the natural escapement is disappointing. As a lover of the brand, I do hope this ju...
Funny you say that... the date window really puts me off
especially its white background
I'm not a date window hater but to highlight one, particularly this bad is a design error for me
It feels like significant emphasis placed on something you would prefer be discreet, the asymmetric beveled relief highlighted with a white pinstripe, leading into a serif typeface which doesn't exactly scream sports, on a white disc rather than dial colo...
It's not an 'error'...
...it's an abomination. Hopefully they will offer a reference without a date.
Error was the diplomatic choice
Yes I would imagine removing altogether would be a popular choice
No one has mentioned the crown
What's going on there with the crown? It seems strangely positioned or somehow reflected in the sides of the case, from both top and bottom. Hmmm. Cazalea
Need more time to review this one
I want to like it because l love the brand and I’m in the market for a sports watch. But I want to see it in person. I would have preferred it slightly smaller and slimmer, and it would have been nice to swap out the bracelet for a strap. It may be that i...
In 20 years
It will be interesting to see which (if any) of the new sports models from independents will be considered iconic. I tend to think the Moser Streamliner has the best chance, but could it be this LF or the Czapek Antartique?
I have a lot of respect and sympathy for LF but first impression is that’s it an odd design
It gives an inelegant impression in terms of proportion, and bracelet design. Dial is not great either. Sometimes these first visualizations are off compared to the real product so I would need to see it in real. I love titanium and to work with that idea...
I had the same impression with the Streamliner and probably many in the late 70's-early 80's about the Nautlius 😁
more difficult would be to see if they can really supply enough of it and can become a classic.
umhh well to be fair Patek did open the road for alternatives 😁
to me it looks good (from the photos) different and given Laurent Ferrier long history at Patek seems almost an evolution
Sure, I just don't like it when every other brand tries to jump on the same bandwagon, but I can obviously understand it from a business perspective -- especially from a "modern Indie" who's having more trouble than some of its direct competitors.
But then, let's at least hope that those who can't access a 5711 and turn to LF, don't get turned down by him as well...;-)) Cheers.
I really love this case shape...
...very similar to the one used on the Grand Sport tourbillon reference. But I really DON'T like whatever is going on around the date window. Best to get rid of the date altogether... ...
The dial and lume are incredible on the tourbillon...
...but if I could afford it, I love the thought of a tourbillon on a sport watch. It's completely off the charts. The bonus is, the star of the show is hidden on the back : )
Impressive, actually. I can see why a likeness to Nautilus can be made, but I actually see it as having its own character…
it struck me at first as imposing but with substance and elegance…although that may be biased by my appreciation of LF. The center portion of bracelet is curious, to be seen in metal. But titanium is a nice twist, but comes at a cost, which isn’t exactly ...
Very welcome.It's definitely got its own character.
In fact it's a follow up on the Grand Sport Tourbillion which was out of most people's budget, including mine!
Visually not for me. In the same way as the Bell & Ross 05 and some others in this category don’t appeal.
Photo Credit : Bell & Ross ...
well not really a fair comparison :)
Laurent Ferrier is in a different league, movements, finish, hands. The only similary I see with the Bell is that both are in steel 😁
What I was saying is the design doesn’t work for me. It’s off. The B&R is similarly “off” for me. Fat head, skinny body kinda look.
The best finishing and movement architecture in the world will never make a fugly watch pretty.
Not impressed by this one. Big watch, and a gigantic bezel. Bracelet taper seems extreme. Also should have a colored date window.
Overall, just doesn't do it for me...
I was excited
Until I saw the four screws on the back. Kind of bother me. Want to see the real thing to make the final judgment. ...
We are in agreement about the date window but
I have a strong suspicion that this watch looks great in the metal and on the wrist
A couple more photos…
Must admit I’m a fan. Completely understand people’s comments about the date, it would be more balanced without it. ...
I’ve always had a soft spot for LF
And I expected this would come sooner or later. The timing cannot be better, when luxury sports watch prices are exponentially higher. Do I like this watch? Well, I want to. Firstly, I empathize with LF for creating this sports watch. After all the herita...
Seems like the app is buggy
And the full length of my post got cut off. Gonna cut to the chase on my remaining points: 3. Use of titanium love it. Stainless steel is mainstream and this is a great choice. 4. Gradient blue dial what’s not to love? Check 5. Ghosted text “Sport Auto”. ...
As a Ferrier fan, I‘d love to like this one
But I don’t. In fact, it leaves me surprisingly indifferent. It is too close to an icon. And while it may be different enough to not count as an imitation, it doesn’t bring anything new to the game that is the blue dialled sports watch. (Except the Ti, wh...
I am surprised by some of the feedback I have read regarding this new LF GS model...
Let me say first and foremost that I am a HUGE fan of the design and do not see just another clone / imitation of the Nautilus / Royal Oak. Secondly, I knew about this model prior to its launch and already secured one, hopefully it will be one of the firs...
Thanks Tuba, super excited to receive it. We both have some spectacular sports watches from Patek, Chopard, etc...but I think this LF is honestly heads and shoulders above the others if we are to compare equivalent pieces...
in terms of quality, finishing, movement architecture, etc...it is not even close IMHO. That is the beauty of this passion. We all have our own preferences and choices. None of us is right or wrong. It just comes down to passion in the end 😉👍🙏
Congratulations
Can I ask what makes this watch more desirable TO YOU than the Streamliner, which I think shares a somewhat similar aesthetic? I assume the finishing is higher-end on the LF. Do you also prefer the overall look or shape of the LF? I ask as someone who is ...
Although the Streamliner is nice, I do not like their ingrated bracelet design even though many do. It looks a little too much like the old Ebel bracelets to me...
I am also a sort of movement snob so I value the finishing and handwork found in the LF movement, whereas the Streamliner, although a nice movement, is much more Industrial. Comparing the Streamliner to this LF GS really isn't a fair fight since the price...
Thanks very much.
I very much want to try on the new LF. I actually really like the aesthetics. I just need to see whether it’s too large for my small (6.5 inch) wrists. I typically wear watches that are a bit smaller and thinner.
We have the same sized wrist and I wear watches much larger than this LF, for example I often wear a Lange Double Split, Romain Gauthier Logical One, DeBethune DB28, JLC Extreme Lab 2, etc...never had a problem with the size...
It really comes down to proportions and how the lugs taper as well as pairing larger watches with super supple and thicker straps which helps with comfort and fit. If you look through some of my posts, you can see how these larger watches fits since we ha...
I’ll do that. Thank you.
I’m also trying to find out whether it will be easy to swap out the bracelet for a strap and whether the bracelet has a micro adjustment.
Well said!
And I think you made a thoughtful and well-considered decision. I like this GF, too, but would like to see it in metal before. The movement is very appealing to me! Cheers Thomas
Can’t wait to see it champ 🏆
These renderings are not ideal from which to form an opinion. Yes, I suppose it’s reminiscent of some other designs but nothing like the new Zenith Defy is 🙂. There are “Ferrier” elements that I am picking up. I could likely guess the brand without the na...
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