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I had decided at one point to stop three handed watches, I already have a few which get plenty of wrist time and didn’t really want or need another in my collection.

Last year I discovered the Laurent  Ferrier Micro-Rotor and was stunned by how what seemed such a classical and simple three handed watch could be so visually enchanting with a somewhat sotto voce elegance which I could definitely imagine on my wrist whilst driving full speed in a convertible Janguar E Type on the winding roads of the French Riviera, accompanied by a sumptuous Sophia Loren / Penelope Cruz / Heidi Klum  look alike while both of us are sipping Martinis.

BUT

And there was a but,

the  Micro-Rotor was an automatic and in my warped mind a heresy. “Good I though” the money saved by not buying the Micro Rotor would be well spent on the aforementioned Sophia Loren/ Penelope Cruz/ Heidi Klum look alike but unfortunately my libido was beaten to a pulp by my desire for Laurent  Ferrier (the watch not the man…)

I did manage to hold back for a very long time but the Micro-Roto had so many assets that resistance was futile. Sure it was an automatic, but not just any old automatic, it features a micro rotor placed underneath a gorgeous beveled bridge with an enhanced winding mechanism but most of all it features an inhouse escapement inspired by Abraham Louis Breguet’s natural escapement: a double direct impulse escapement with a silicon lever.

I finally took the jump and what a pleasant jump, a dive head first in a world of beauty and grace! I just loooove this watch which has been gracing my wrist for close to a month now.

I love the sleek elegant silhouette of the case, the  fiercly masculine sunburst grey dial, the delightful shape of the hands and the flawless movement finish.

The dial features an array of superb details like the brushed finis, the tappering indexes, chased pearlsfor the minutes andgorgeous hands

The form of the rotor bridge is a work of art in itself

the non traditional shape of the balance cock

What I love with Laurent Ferrier is that  the brand doesn’t keep copying the past  and even thoughthe designs are classical and the methods and techniques are traditional they have one foot set firmly in their epoch

If I remember correctly you have a Laurent Ferrier tourbillon as well.   If so you have a tough decision of what to wear each day

 

Stewart

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a problem). I love the weightiness of it all though, the massiveness and smoothness of the hands, bridges, and case are incredibly harmonious. Congratulations Alex.

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... wonderful brand & watches....

Thanks. Alex!

Ken

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The design leaves me lukewarm but the movement is well worth it.

- SJX

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interesting to see how far LF has come in the past few years.

I really like the LF Traveller, and I am sure you have seen the video on his website. I am sure his inspiration for that video came from VC's world-time video of two years ago.

What do you think of the Traveler? What is the approx. price?

I am beginning to love LF and MB&F.  And maybe to some extent Romaine Jerome. I find that most 'regular' brands are losing their creativity and becoming outright bland.  With the exception of VC off course.

my latest arrival is a RJ Spacecraft

I like the Traveller quite a lot, the dials are beautiful and the case is achingly gorgeous, the price I believe is around CHF55k

...a perfect complement to the more traditional pieces.

Why is LF Traveller so expensive? Wish it were sub CHF 30-35 K category.

A great piece and of course it's always great to visit with Laurent, Olivier, and the gang.  I'm a big fan of dark grey straps with these sorts of dials (witness the VC Deep Stream watches ) and this looks fabulous.

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To me, LF is the winner in many aspects.

Congratulations, Alex.

Regards

Ling

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You just convinced me to add the LF Micro-Rotor on my (growing) list. I wish the tourbillon onyx black dial was an option for me as I really love that piece, but unfortunately its out of reach.

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There are so many little details that make LF watches stand out in the most understated way.

I have admired Laurent Ferrier beautifully crafted timepieces since they were first launched.

The 2nd addition to your collection looks simply stunning and would, if I had the opportunity, be my exact choice.

I have yet to see one of Mr Ferrier pieces live and I don't know if I shall ever have the opportunity. So until that time, hopefully, arrives, I shall continue to look at your photos.

Congratulations once again Alex and how about a side by photo with the tourbillon?

Regards

Tony

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of it, stunning simplicity. As for the watch been an automatic, yes it is but for some strange reason, which my reason is ignorant of, a micro- rotor somehow does not fit, in my mind, the definition of "automatic", I know it sounds weird but for me a micro-rotor is something much more sophisticated, much more pleasant to the eye, much more of "horological" value than a mere rotor. The mouvement of your time piece is exquisite. I have no watch having a mouvement with micro-rotor and the Laurent Ferrier is/ has been on top of my "wish list" for few months along with a PP or two congratulations Alex, the waiting "anxiously" after your post on your visit to Laurent Ferrier was, in my case very much worth it.
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Francois, from The Land Down Under