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Ornatus-Mundi
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I think its fantastic, particularly for LF as it brings the brand out of the comfort zone of classical pieces...

For LF, a brand with very classical (if not to say cuatious) designs this collaboration could be a starting point to new direction. My feeling is that they test the waters with this piece. Given reactions at the auction (and during the previews before) I could imagine that LF will branch out into more avant-garde conceptions.

This is something I would very much look forward to. LF has consistently demonstrated a remarkable sense for propoartions and shapes, and I for one would look forward seeing this applied to more daring watches.

One word to the case (for the press release): '... such  a  design demanded  a  special  material. For  that  we  turned  to  the  Cendres+Métaux  company  in  Biel. The  case  was  shaped  from  an  exclusive  alloy  called ARPAL+,  specifically  developed  for  this unique  watch. ARPAL+ consists  of  75%  precious  metals  and  resists  wear  and  scratches  better than  white  gold  or  steel.  Its  colour  never  fades,  nor  does it  oxidise.'

Cendres+Métaux is an amazingly interested supplier who goes mostly unnoticed. Undeservedly so. I have recently visited them and can tell you - they can do everything from having their own foundry, large-scal parts production up to an entire in-house movement. Along the way a couply of myths ('in-house', 'hand-engraved'...) are also shattered.

Cheers,
Magnus