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.

Nice lunch to start with....







Oh, this is not LF



Very nice pair.



I like the sharp index.  40mm case size is just about right.



There are four (4) patterns - WG with gray dial



WG with silver dial



RG with gray dial



and RG with silver dial







This is my fav.















No thick at all.











This will be the back of the final product (meaning, the pieces brought this time are all prototype without any Geneva stripe or engraving on the back).



...but some close-ups of important parts.  Micro rotor sandwiched by the bridge.



Micro rotor from different angle.



Balance wheel




... and Galet Tourbillon Classic again (with drooling....)




















Now, Galet Tourbillon Secret



Essentially the same movement as Galet Classic



Wow, thick!







This pushed on the crown can open and close the "curtain", too, while the open/close time can be set by the owner.



Enamel and hand painting.  You can order other painting like Panda or Penguin




















Below are from the press kit - Mr. Ferrier and Mr. Ferrier



Mr. Navas and Mr. Barbasini - formerly of BNB Concept ("N" is Mr. Navas, the last "B" is Mr. Barbasini) - now set up a new company "La Fabrique du Temps" which now works with LF.  The company as well as these two gentlemen are the partners of LF.



The team.















Different dial pattern of Galet Secret



Now there are three short videos.  You may have already seen it elsewhere, but for those who have not - informative and fun to watch.  They are all short, so enjoy!














Hope you enjoyed.  Thank you!

Ken

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

No message body

...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!

Cheers,
Daos

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 decoration.  He received some criticism early on about his enamel dials.  Do you know if he's been able to improve the quality of those dials?


Thanks,  Jeff.

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 being independent.  So, right now, the enamel dial of LF is done by such a renowned enameler.  By mid June, several will arrive at the Hour Glass and you should see for yourself.  I did, but I didn't find it worthy of such criticism.

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