Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor Custom Dial

shing · 2013-11-16T09:24:14Z

Discover shing's custom Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor. Explore the beauty of its bespoke dial and micro-rotor movement, a testament to independent watchmaking.

shing

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Shing's post celebrates the acquisition of his first Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor, a piece he waited six months for due to a custom dial. This article explores the aesthetic appeal and customization options of Laurent Ferrier watches, offering a glimpse into the collector's journey for a truly personalized timepiece.

Very pleased I received this today on a cool, a early wintry and sunny Hong Kong morning.

I had given this brand much thought for one year...

, and finally booked the piece in June. Delivery took almost six months as it had a custom dial.

so presenting my first Laurent Ferrier -- the galet micro rotor...

After a day of wearing this, I must say the asthetic presentation of my particular piece, and the wear, is giving me a horological-high that exceeds, say, the a Patek Calatrava (multi-fold I would add) or any of my three-hand watches. Principally because of the particular slate grey dial (which I cannot find in any/almost all slate grey dials in the market), the custom breguet numerals which accentuates the classicism of the piece, the LF hands that makes it very distinctively LF, and finally the 40 mm case shape and 'bulb' crown -- this last facet of the watch is beautifully proportioned and I love the incredible elegance with which it sits on my wrist.

my 2 cents ! thanks for reading. This message has been edited by shing on 2013-11-16 09:28:03

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The custom dial, featuring Arabic numerals instead of the standard tear-drop or Roman numerals, is highly praised for its stunning and elegant execution, making the watch unique.
The aesthetic presentation and overall quality of the Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor are consistently lauded, with many considering it a beautiful and pure example of watchmaking.
The process of customizing a dial and the associated waiting period (six months in this case) is highlighted as a worthwhile endeavor for achieving a personalized vision.
The movement of the Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor is considered by some to be among the most beautiful automatic movements ever produced.
Customized dials may not require being a regular client or paying a premium, but the process and availability are a point of curiosity for potential buyers.

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radone

Nov 16, 2013

Your dial customization is very refined.

kunisman

Nov 16, 2013

Congrats, one of my favorites...and that dial just makes it even more special.

Mark in Paris

Nov 16, 2013

and you're Galet Micro Rotor looks fantastic ! Thanks for sharing the event and do not hesitate to add many many more pics in the future ;) Cheers, Mark

vandyke

Nov 16, 2013

Well done on the dial. Definitely sophisticated.

Horology75

Nov 16, 2013

You deserve it and wear it in best of health. Excellent selection of arbic/Breguet Numerals and the dial is stunning...Now you got me thinking on this one! Best, Ovi

doobooloo

Nov 16, 2013

And great choices on the custom dial. Really stunning! I love LF's work... definitely high on my personal to-do list. :) And I might follow your lead on the custom work too when the time comes! Congrats, and thanks for sharing!

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