Laurent Ferrier Galet, Galet Square, Bridge SIHH 2019

amanico · 2019-01-20T10:49:51Z

Explore Laurent Ferrier's 2019 SIHH novelties, including new Galet and Galet Square dials and the unique Bridge model. See collector reactions and insights.

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Nicolas (amanico) shares his impressions of Laurent Ferrier's novelties from SIHH 2019, focusing on new dial variations for the Galet and Galet Square, and introducing the distinct new Bridge model. His detailed observations and accompanying photographs offer a valuable first look at these independent horology creations. This article provides a retrospective on these significant releases and the community's initial reactions.

It is now a habit, each year I go to the Carré des Horlogers, the Independents area at the SIHH and I pay a visit to my favorite Independents, Laurent Ferrier, Gronefeld,Kari Voutilainen...

Let's start with Laurent Ferrier. I saw some versions of the Galet and Galet Square I didn't know. Of course, if I got it correctly, these are novelties.

You know the micro rotor movement very well, so I will just focus on the new dials, here.

A Galet Square pale blue, which is very fresh, idea for summer, but for the whole year, I don't know.

The chocolate, brown, tobacco is more my taste, and truth t be told, very tempting. I had hard time giving it back to Guillaume.

Now, two Galet, one with a superb opaline black dial,

And another one with a not less superb opaline silver dial.

The Annual Calendar is far from being a bad choice, but the Galet " Time Only " is much more my cup of tea. I just cannot make my mind between the round or the square...

As always, the back is a feast. This micro rotor is a huge part of the interest of Laurent Ferrier's watches.The proof that automatic can go in par with Beauty, sometimes.

And now, the star... The all new Bridge.

The case is disorienting, a kind of rectangular fitted shaped case, curved at 12 and 6 o' clock.

This version has an enamel dial. But there is another grey grained dial.

Top dressy and elegant. You just have to get used to the shape of the case.

And, as you could guess, the back of this new Bridge is not lacking interest with a superb manual winding movement.

For the wrist shots please click here:

www.watchprosite.com

Our dear Watchonthewrist took some good ones, and you will see how the Bridge sits on the wrist.

The Galet Square chocolate dial made the stronger impression on me. But I still dream of an enamel dial.

The Bridge was a pleasant surprise, too.

Best,

Nicolas

PS: I would like to thank Guillaume and the Ferrier Team for their warm and friendly welcome.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Bridge One's unique case shape, reminiscent of the Patek Philippe 1593 'Hour Glass' but modernized, requires an in-person viewing to fully appreciate its design.
The opaline white and black dials for the Galet are particularly beautiful, with the pale blue Galet Square offering a fresh, albeit potentially seasonal, aesthetic.
A collector shares a unique piece created years ago for a US collector, highlighting the brand's bespoke capabilities.
The traditional time-only Galet models, in both round and cushion cases, are preferred by some for their classic appeal.
The blue dial on the Galet Square is described as superb and stunning, indicating strong visual appeal.
The Galet Square with a chocolate dial made a strong impression on the author, while another collector expresses a desire for a salmon dial version.

The Discussion

Bounce781

Jan 20, 2019

Thanks for sharing these. 😀

mahesh

Jan 20, 2019

the Opaline white & Opaline Black are beautiful dials (i think the Mousse blue with the white indexes are equally irresistible). round cases are very elegant & kind of too serious ? i think an enamel dial will be better with the round case ?! the bridge one - i kind of get a mixed feeling seeing the pics, got to see in flesh - may be it changes my mind ! Best, mahesh.,

Watchonthewrist

Jan 20, 2019

The Galet squared is also my fav from the brand and i hope one day to add one (salmon dail ofcourse 😉)

crown comfort

Jan 20, 2019

my favourites are the more traditional ones, time-only either round or cushion case. Not sure about the pale blue which wasn't really pale, just realyl blue.

Cpt Scarlet

Jan 20, 2019

The dials look great especially the tobacco dial.

Mike H

Jan 20, 2019

I would have loved to attend the show but at least I have your pics and the ones of our friend Watchonthewrist. Interesting novelties indeed. The Bridge One surely needs to be seen in the metal. The case shape reminds me of the legendary PP 1593 (often called Hour Glass) but of course quite revisited and modernised. I am eager to try it on the wrist so as to be able to make my own idea. Hopefully soon…

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