Laurent Ferrier Square Micro Rotor Ice Blue

The Watch

This Square Mirco Rotor by Laurent Ferrier dates from 2019 and is best characterised by its fresh and bright ice blue dial. Externally the Square Mirco Rotor has a substantial presence yet maintains the right amount of coherence and refinement due to its steel cushion style case measuring 41mm in width. Despite being square by name and general shape, this cushion case is remarkably rounded, with each corner effortlessly flowing into the next. This curvaceous quality is emphasised further thanks to the softly stepped bezel sitting firmly within the case, continuing the pebble-like presence and creating infinite wearability. It is complete in a polished finish throughout, its thick lugs accentuate and aid its comfortable profile, and the signature ball-shaped ratcheted crown tastefully sits flush with its dressy externals.

Laurent Ferrier watches are defined by classically themed features achieved through contemporary execution, and this Square's dial epitomises precisely that. It's hard to miss its richly sunburst ice blue canvas, a dial that shifts in tones and visual depth depending on the light. Yet, although the watch's personality derives from its dial colour, don't be fooled into thinking its colour is the only talking point. Hugging the dial's perimeter is a subtle railroad track that takes a slight pause before what is best described as a sector design appears, which is used to represent each hour. However, the twelve, three, and nine are raised markers, produced in white gold, executed in an assagai shape. These extended and pointed markers, like the sector configuration, cleverly draw the eye into the dial and inject further coherence.

A sub-register at six tracks the running seconds complete with a stepped track and a white gold baton-shaped hand gracefully rotating within. Matching the applied markers are a set of white gold assagai shape hour and minute hands, extending the visual uniqueness of this refreshing piece.

In white to match all the dial printing is its simply signed dial reading just 'Laurent Ferrier Geneve'.

The Movement

Seen through the display caseback is the Laurent Ferrier 229.01 Caliber. This automatic movement is a spectacular sight, powered by a gold micro-rotor with 72 hours of power reserve. Adjusted to six positions, this calibre features Geneva striping, beautiful chamfering on its interior angles and bridges, black polishing, and a double direct-impulse escapement system, which contributes to its increased power reserve. With 35 jewels, 186 components, and 21,600 vph, it's a movement up there with other top watchmakers, both in performance and finishing. Once more, a brilliant blend of tradition and current watchmaking.

How It Wears

When fitted to the wrist, the Square Mirco Rotor is a wonderfully balanced, effortlessly charming watch. Its exterior is unique without being brash due to its subtle stepped design. The main contributing factor here is due to the piece sitting 'in' the wrist rather than some watches which sit 'on' - in turn, this allows the dimensions to suit a wide range of wrist sizes. Suitable for formal or casual occasions, this Square Mirco Rotor is a breath of fresh air. Its well-executed dial elegantly delivers a bold colour and merges traditional and contemporary design elements. As a result, the Square Mirco Rotor is dressy without feeling like history is repeating itself, modern without being brazen, and above all else, wonderfully finished.

Condition

This 2019 Laurent Ferrier Square Micro Rotor Ice Blue is presented in like-new condition and is sold as a complete full set. The watch is fitted to a Mr Watchley leather strap.