Laurent Ferrier Origin 40

Some may have seen my post in wrist scan, just added this watch last week. I am very happy to have a LF as it is a brand I always loved and appreciated since the first tourbillon model he started his company with. I had been looking for a VC tradionelle in platinum (now I know it is discontinued), and while I was searching inventory saw this one available. It piqued my interest because it was in grade 5 titanium, and I have been looking to get a titanium watch. I had been out of watch releases for last year an a half so I never knew this model existed. I also love the more casual nature of this as I don't wear dress clothing too much. Most retailer who sell LF had them listed, however, when I contacted them they were actually sold. I was happy to find this as a deal that feel through with a previous customer, and I happened to be off from work so I could go to the bank for the wire. The movement and finish overall on this watch is impressive. Definitely a keeper!

Here is the packaging it comes with. Very slim and nice leather box, a loupe (nice touch and funny 2 month ago I got the 10x one from hodinkee, but this one I like better) and instructions. Nice to not have a huge box waste space in my basement.

I know the micro rotor with natural escapement is the more coveted LF movement , but for a watch I wear occasionally I prefer the simplicity of the manual wind. - Kevin

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Very, very, very refined. Wonderfully so. (The strap, however, is ... er ... um ... ah ... not.) The watch itself is truly haut de gamme.

By: kjkt3 : November 27th, 2021-20:07

Thanks!

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 27th, 2021-21:14

There is some discordance with the strap and watch. I like that it is more casual and the suede nature. But I have been looking at their straps and think maybe the chocolate leather one may work better?

Sounds wonderful.

By: kjkt3 : November 27th, 2021-23:18

Congrats. Really nice LF.

By: vitalsigns : November 27th, 2021-21:23

I too would probably change the strap, but it’s fine with the OEM strap. Cheers, John

Thanks john!

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 27th, 2021-22:19

Yes strap is something I am considering. Will wear this one out a little first.

Congrats!

By: diracpoint : November 27th, 2021-22:04

The clean layout of the dial and the movement convey a nice sense of calmness! Enjoy! 👍

Yes the dial is very serene with little hints of detail here and there.

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 27th, 2021-22:20

Very happy with it!

I love everything on this LF, and curiously, this movement fascinates me. I love its apparent simplicity. I am not far from thinking it is my favorite LF! A base for a PuristS LF?

By: amanico : November 27th, 2021-22:52

Now that's an idea!

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 27th, 2021-23:28

Yes, as someone who knows very little about movements, but I have seen pictures of many... the first thing I thought when I saw it, was I love how simple it looks. Well decorated. The movement is black rhodium plated and changes from golden to black in li...

Peaceful, this movement. I really like it. Tantalum case, black lacquered ( or even better, but more expensive, enamel ) dial, et voilà... ;)

By: amanico : November 27th, 2021-23:33

Sounds good

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 27th, 2021-23:39

Maybe tantalum applied Breguet numerals 😳

Maybe a bit too busy for this dial, the Breguet numerals?

By: amanico : November 27th, 2021-23:45

Perhaps

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 27th, 2021-23:51

I was looking at the LF for revolution and think those numerals are Sublime. Alas, in this case I was thinking I've never seen numerals in tantalum making them a novelty.

I see your point.

By: amanico : November 28th, 2021-09:13

Yes yes, tantalum case. Perfect. And I actually wouldn’t mind a blue color scheme like this to match a tantalum case

By: cholack : November 28th, 2021-00:45

...

A deep blue would be a great chromatic combo, indeed.

By: amanico : November 28th, 2021-09:06

Tantalum and blue

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 28th, 2021-12:48

They look nice together... but then it would be very similar to another tantalum and blue watch.. Maybe more of a clean slate look, tantalum case with brushed grey dial as this example shows. (Picture from a ) ...

Agreed, not bad looking.

By: amanico : November 28th, 2021-20:40

Can you make this happen? Next year I will turn 40 and I could not think of a better way to celebrate than with an exclusive LF x purists beauty

By: cholack : November 28th, 2021-00:41

We'll see...

By: amanico : November 28th, 2021-09:06

Congrats.

By: Jay (Eire) : November 27th, 2021-23:29

No question that this, and many LF, are just very pleasing to the eye. I like the strap a lot, super casual. And these LF, depending on the dial, can usually go very casual which is also a big appeal.

+1!

By: amanico : November 27th, 2021-23:34

Indeed

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 27th, 2021-23:39

My style is more casual, so for me it works. It is very light as well!

Lovely

By: MPP : November 27th, 2021-23:36

While clearly in the dress watch category, I think the red accents give the watch a hint of sportiness that makes it more versatile. Very nice.

Thank you 👍

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 27th, 2021-23:39

Gorgeous

By: stabilizer : November 28th, 2021-05:53

Love this piece and am awaiting mine on order. Will not be until mid next year however. Please post with thoughts on how you are finding it after some living together!

This one you will keep forever my friend. Sadly mine is on its way back to the A.D. Want to make sure the rattle I hear is nothing to be concerned about

By: aperna : November 28th, 2021-13:59

After 40 years of using a stethoscope, there’s not much I don’t hear ...

Better safe than sorry ...

By: TeutonicCarFan : November 28th, 2021-15:26

Definitely a keeper. Throwing it on today to take my daughter to the nutcracker.

Fantastic watch!

By: mrds : November 30th, 2021-07:08

Congratulations for catching this very classy piece. I find it utterly delicious. The Galet case is simply superb, and I love the simplicity of the backside. Enjoy! Daniel

Daniel

By: TeutonicCarFan : December 1st, 2021-20:50

Thanks for the kind remarks. I am really digging this one! Kevin

I love this piece - casual and modern!

By: Jim14 : November 30th, 2021-11:11

Many of Laurent Ferrier appear as pure dress watches which is lovely, but not for everyone. The sector dial on the Origine is casual/sporty and the finishing on the movement is very contemporary-looking, which sets it apart from other offerings of the mak...

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