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One to rule them all
Hi everyone,
I just spent two very fulfilling days in Geneva:
- two visits over three hours each to the Patek Philippe Museum (so many wonders to (re)discover and understand and so much material for coming posts),
- several watch try-ons: Roger Dubuis, Franck Muller, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, Jean-Marc Fleury, Panerai, Omega (many posts I will try to make in the future),
- and, last but certainly not least, a visit to Laurent Ferrier.
And for me, as clearly as crystal is clear, one single watch stands out and rules them all: the Laurent Ferrier Tourbillon Double Spiral in 2N Yellow Gold with a White Enamel dial and Roman numerals, ref. LCF001.02.J1.E10.
My feeling when I tried it on was: "forget all the other watches and save up for this one; next to it, everything else is completely insignificant".
I've been told how rare this exact configuration (yellow gold, white enamel, Roman numerals) is, even though it's what earned the watch the award for best men's watch at the 2010 GPHG (prize list here).
And I would be all the more proud, extremely proud indeed, if the next one were made for me.
Unfortunately, this is not likely in the immediate future, but such a watch deserves to be considered a long-term project and achievement.
I was able compare it to the recently released platinum case/teal dial variant, ref. LCF001.P1.EVC1.
But there wasn't the slightest shadow of a doubt for me.
The original yellow gold version is just so much more to my taste!
To the point that I had trouble stopping wearing it and taking pictures of it.
Of course, my red gold micro-rotor with a slate dial comes close and I like it dearly.
But the Tourbillon with an enamel dial reigns on a different level.
A true masterpiece and definitely a true grail for me (and I weigh my words, here).
Thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
One to rule them all
Hi everyone, I just spent two very fulfilling days in Geneva : two visits over three hours each to the Patek Philippe Museum (so many wonders to (re)discover and understand and so much material for coming posts), several watch try-ons : Roger Dubuis, Fran...
A matter of personal taste, as always.
And the one you show is probably just as great as the one I've tried one. But, for my taste, I know now that there's just no other way to go than this YG, white enamel, Roman numerals.
The only thing that matters is finding the watch and configuration which deeply resonates with you.
And when you do, it's wonderful.
So clean.
Just curious is the hinged case back the only thing covering the movement, or is there another case back behind it?
It's absolutely wonderful.
And so is the 2N yellow gold case (2N is as light as yellow gold can be - LF told me that he would have liked it to be even lighter but that was not really/easily possible). And so is the movement and so are the hands. I've tried on many watches over the ...
Thank you so much. I will try to make it happen,
even if it takes a few years... At least it really makes sense to me. Best, Emmanuel
I totally get your obsession with this particular LF.
It embodies the apex of stylistic and technical features you have pointed out, on numerous occasions, appeal to you the most. Personally, I'd go for the platinum case, teal dial variant 😉👌. Thanks for the excellent images, I can't wait to see your upcomin...
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful and kind comment, Filip!
It is of course a matter of personal taste, I'm fully aware of it, and the pt/teal variant is definitely just as great as the OG one. Simply, the OG moves something very deep inside me: it just works for me and speaks to me in a way very few other watches...
I know the feeling exceedingly well.
I think the only time I've felt THAT consumed with a timepiece was when I saw the Reverso Gyrotourbillon IV at the factory. Nico was witness to my total amazement with that watch. 😊
Beautiful elegant simplicity 🔥
I could go with any variant but I agree with you the yellow gold enamel dial looks the best.
It’s a matter of personal taste,
of course. It’s all about what resonates with you. And I must say that this one, in this particular configuration, moved something deep inside me. Best, Emmanuel
Great post. I’ve been spending a fair amount of time looking at LF the last several months and debating my first LF vs PP for my next watch.
You raise a very interesting point though. Get my first LF or wait and save for the ultimate - the double spiral. Did you like the white gold version with the black dial also? For coloured metal I usually prefer rose gold to yellow gold. May I ask what wa...
Thank you. I own the red gold micro rotor
shown in the post and I love it. But, first, I much prefer manual winding movements because I enjoy the daily winding ritual so much. So the tourbillon is more appealing to me than the micro rotor (even if the haptic winding feedback is excellent on that ...
Great post, thank you for sharing these beautiful watches with us.
I hope you can get the LF Tourbillon Double Spiral in yellow gold with enamel dial soon, will be waiting to hear the good news. Also waiting your other posts regarding your trip to Geneve whenever you fancy.
Soon, probably not. I’m thinking more
of a couple of years, but it’s very fine as it is. Will be posting more as soon as I have enough time. Best, Emmanuel
Wow.....thats a true haute horlogerie statement piece Emmanuel....
Stunning...because also it has so much craft involved in its construction that you won't realise till you look deeper. Enamel dial, roman numerals...yellow gold..I like this trio. I guess wen you've seen it all, there will come that ONE WATCH...that rules...
I’ve always felt attracted to the Laurent Ferrier Galet
because its aesthetic corresponds to what deeply resonates with me: elegance, discretion, timelessness. And it’s why I ended up buying my micro-rotor. But this particular yellow gold tourbillon is pure magic. Hopefully I’ll make it mine in a few years. It...
Ever since the release in 2010 this has been one of my top favorites
The beautiful movement and architecture. Great finishing. Unassuming dial. All top quality stuff. A worthy grail 👍
Yes it’s a truly wonderful timepiece.
And this particular configuration resonates with me very deeply. Best, Emmanuel
Looks like a fruitful trip for you.
Glad that you have found your grail. I hope you'll achieve your long term project soon.
Soon, probably not.
It will more likely take a couple of years, but I’ll see if I can make it happen. Thank you!🙏🏼 Best, Emmanuel
What a beautiful and classy looking Laurent Ferrier Tourbillon Double Spiral.
It is not hard to understand how you feel this way about this stunning watch it really is quite magnificent and the white enamel dial with those beautiful and elegant roman numerals and those sleek hands really are something else. Not even counting the to...
Thank you so much!
I hope so too but I know it will probably take a couple of years. So not soon, but it’s fine with me. Best, Emmanuel
A personal pinnacle, and rightly so
I have also had the opportunity to visit the LF atelier. A wonderful experience and wonderful watches. And really nice people.
I agree with you: very nice people
who share some characteristics with the watches they make (or vice versa). Simplicity, kindness, understatement, etc. I’m glad you consider this watch a pinnacle too. Best, Emmanuel
It is a beautiful watch. No question.
And of late I’ve been on the track of less is more, hold out for the one that really has an impact on my collecting. So I am fully supportive of you having several fallow years in order to end up with this beauty. As an aside, I was also in Geneva (and su...
Thank you, Jay.
Yes, I think that being patient and sober to achieve such a goal makes a lot of sense and is the right way to go (for me at least). I’m sorry that we missed this opportunity to meet ! Hopefully next time! Best, Emmanuel
I’m sure you know how these two references do resonate with me…
Not only I am a big fan of LF in general for their pure beautiful sober and classy design but also for their amazing nicely designed movement and finishing, without mentioning the kindness and professionalism of Laurent and Christian Ferrier… Amazing that...
Dear Mike,
I’m so happy we share a similar strong taste for these two timepieces! If the rose gold/slate dial example you photographed so beautifully belonged to AdM it could be my example, as I acquired it from him! As for your limited steel Tourbillon, it looks wo...
Nope Emmanuel, it isn’t one belonging to AdM…
…actually it was mine and I simply made a shooting of my watch 😂🤷♂️
I agree, fantastic watches.
And the OG Tourbillon, with YG case and white enamel dial is in a league of its own, imo (for my taste, of course). Best, Emmanuel