Laurent Ferrier SIHH 2017 New Models Overview

DonCorson · 2017-01-24T12:41:56Z

First look at Laurent Ferrier's SIHH 2017 novelties: Galet Micro Rotor "Montre Ecole" and Galet Classic Tourbillon Double F. See new designs.

DonCorson's report from SIHH 2017 offers an early look at Laurent Ferrier's significant new releases. This article provides crucial first impressions of the Galet Micro Rotor "Montre Ecole" and the Galet Classic Tourbillon Double F, highlighting key design and technical innovations from the independent watchmaker. His insights help contextualize these models within Ferrier's evolving collection.

Laurent Ferrier showed two new models, the Galet Micro Rotor "Montre Ecole" and the Galet Classic Tourbillon Double F.

With the Galet Classic Tourbillon Double F Ferrier for the first time opens the tourbillon so it can be seen from the dial side. It is stunning, see for yourself.

The Galet Micro Rotor "Montre Ecole" is a micro-rotor movement in a new smaller case. The case reminds us of a small pocket watch case, rounded both front and back. The addition of small horns allows its use as a wrist watch. I really like this case. It is not as elegant as the Galet case, but finer. A great new addition to the Ferrier line.

Key Points from the Discussion

The dials, hands, and micro-rotor of Laurent Ferrier watches are praised for their perfection in detail and excellent finishing, comparable to F.P. Journe for their elegance and uniqueness.
Laurent Ferrier's designs are noted for their timeless quality, ensuring they will age gracefully without appearing dated, contrasting with more avant-garde offerings from other brands at SIHH.
A clarification was made regarding the Galet Micro Rotor, stating it retains its 40mm size but features a different dial, rather than a smaller case as initially suggested.
One contributor expresses a preference for the design of the Galet Classic over the new case and lugs of the "Montre Ecole" model.

The Discussion

piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1)

Jan 24, 2017

Those dials, those hands, that micro rotor. Perfection is in details and the finishing level is excellent, no need to use a loupe. He's the only one i'd compare to Journe, mostly for the elegance and uniqueness of the dial. Now i'm waiting for some complications; not necessarily a minute repeater, a nice chrono would be enough (as appetizer). I wish him and his factory all the best, i see in this man a real plan for the future, no noisy claims, no odd marketing choices (cheesecake), only the abi

Alkiro1

Jan 24, 2017

Same for the lugs. By far, I prefer the design of the Galet Classic. Best wishes Alkiro

nowhere man

Jan 24, 2017

All their watches are sure to age gracefully, without looking dated. At SIHH, they displayed the antithesis of the offerings by Roger Dubois and Richard Mille.

2muchtimeonmyhands

Jan 24, 2017

Very well executed but I prefer the design of the Galet square.

sham1

Jan 25, 2017

I was at the SIHH too and I was told that the galet micro rotor remains at 40mm but with a different dial.

Laurent Ferrier SIHH 2017 New Models Overview

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