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Laurent Ferrier SPORT AUTO 40 - Geneva Watch Days 2023
Just released "The Sport Auto 40 is a tribute to racing history, inspired by the Porsche 935 Turbo No. 40. Relive the atmosphere of the world's greatest motor race with this timepiece, featuring a dial in the legendary racing car's colors. The 1979 Porsche 935 T N°40 edition, driven by Laurent Ferrier, François Servanin, and François Trisconi, placed third overall, won second in group V, and led Servanin to be named best French driver. Experience this piece of history on your wrist! "
Available now to order directly from Laurent Ferrier https://laurentferrier.ch/products/sport-auto-40?variant=43282770624674
As an owner of the blue version all I can say that this is an amazingly comfortable watch. Understated and just über cool. I am a big fan of these releases where you can order the watch directly without too much fuzz.
Christian
Laurent Ferrier SPORT AUTO 40 - Geneva Watch Days 2023
Just released "The Sport Auto 40 is a tribute to racing history, inspired by the Porsche 935 Turbo No. 40. Relive the atmosphere of the world's greatest motor race with this timepiece, featuring a dial in the legendary racing car's colors. The 1979 Porsch...
ah wow it was quick ! It was definitely available when I posted it..
and owners could have ordered also yesterday ! A gorgeous watch for sure. I love the blue!
Dial is well done…
I always prefer the traditionally finished micro-rotor, but true this finish resonates well with the timepiece.
Normally i’d agree but i’d make an exception to this one..
It picks up on the design elements of the porsche that they raced in. The number 40 is the number of the car as its displayed on the doors so it kinda makes sense that they’d put it on the dial as one would in a race car.. outside for all to see. So if we...
A big fat no from me
I think a lot of people will know that I’m a huge LF lover. So to say I don’t like this says a lot. I think they need to do way more than changing dial colors and making collaborations. They are lacking in the creative space after the initial few years. T...
In the metal the watch is amazing .. perhaps I like a bit more my "standard" blue version. I disagree about the need to "make more" ...
the most successfull brands (Rolex, Patek) evolve with small changes (dial colours etc). I think the Sport Auto is the best Laurent Ferrier in terms of design and, clearly, commercial success. It fits into what the market, apparently, still want. Which is...