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Dream watch ?
I have mixed feelings about the Laurent Ferrier Minute Repeater ref. LCF.030 (which is very rarely talked about).
I love the architecture and level of finishing of caliber LF707.01 as well as the overall "less is more" aesthetic.
But I'm not in love with the two-tone dial, nor with the "REPETITION MINUTE" ghostly engraved above the small seconds subdial.
Also, I prefer the Classic case to the Montre Ecole one. And even if I understand that steel is a good metal for the sound, I would still prefer white gold (or platinum, even if this metal is said to be far from ideal for minute repeaters).
So, however great this one is, my true dream watch from Laurent Ferrier remains the Classic Tourbillon Double Spiral with a clous de Paris dial.
Best to you all.
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Dream watch ?
I have mixed feelings about the Laurent Ferrier Minute Repeater ref. LCF.030 (which is very rarely talked about). I love the architecture and level of finishing of caliber LF707.01 as well as the overall "less is more" aesthetic. But I'm not in love with ...
Between those two LF pieces I also prefer the tourbillon.
I especially like tourbillon watches that do not have a dial cutout. M4
I also prefer that clous de Paris dial Tourbillon
Personally, I dislike officer-style lugs so this minute repeater is not a favorite of mine for that reason. However, you mention the Tourbillon with the clous de Paris and I have seen a similar one in person and absolutely loved it. I thought the one I sa...
Yes, “complaining” would be a bit too much, I agree.
If I was offered this MR, I would certainly not turn it down. I still have a preference, though.
I really love the dial on that RM and don't mind the two-tone at all
Is it just me or does the case seem a bit Lange-esque, though ?
I might like it too in real life: my feeling is only photo-based and I know it isn't reliable.
I wouldn't say that the case is Lange-esque, because it has officer lugs and because the case flank is rounded. Thanks for your reaction.
Interesting thoughts
Personally I love the fact that they are using steel and applaud it. Love the dial and case also.
I'm glad that you think and feel differently.
My own judgement is photo-based only and I know I might feel very differently in real life. The only thing I'm pretty sure I don't like too much is the ghost engraving on the dial.
Of the things you have reservations about,
totally agree with the ghost engraving. The fact that it's steel is doesn't really bother me, especially if the sound is better. A trade off. I have a friend who sees these engineering marvels as needing a steel case but that's another discussion. The mov...
How it looks in real life, I unfortunately don't know.
And concerning the subdial, yes, it seems to be more recessed than usual (but that's on photos only, so...). Thanks for sharing your reaction.
The Tourbillon is a little more affordable (or a little less out of reach) too!
Thanks for commenting.
Too small or maybe too low?
It seems to sound good indeed, but I don't feel attracted. Anyway, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
At least the type is ghosted...
...I don't mind the two-tone, but the subdial seems a bit small.
Yes it’s ghosted thankfully.
As for the subdial, I would have to see it in real life.
In 2020 I collected an LF Origin Opaline from an AD near Silicon Valley
and he mentioned that of the 5 minute repeaters that had been produced at that time in the world, he had personally sold 4 of them to the venture capital crowd in the SF Bay area. I had no reason to doubt his claim! ...