Independents

I recently had the opportunity to visit Laurent Ferrier in Plan les Ouates in Geneve, I was able to make it work with a driving tour of France and it coincided nicely with my own recent acquisition of a Laurent Ferrier watch (more of which in another thre...  

The Gallet micro-rotor will be one of my next target (and probably in steel as I know that is normally not possible but... I know the good guys for that ;-)

and as I am sure you know anything is possible. I have more confidence than ever in the brand after my visit. They have a clear vision and continuity seems assured.

...I am less convinced by the new models (cushion ones and GMT). In my opinion, the first models are just timeless and I am not sure it will be the case for the newest ones. But that is just my opinion. Time will tell us the truth ;-)

Quite simply it was customer driven, some wanting something more substantial on the wrist than the more classis pieces offered. Laurent Ferrier were not willing to compromise on the movement and the way it fits into the case precisely and hence the existi... 

Love your Aston too.

As you might imagine Laurent and Vanessa liked it too and had to come out for the engine start and to see me off safely

Thanks you for taking us along. I'd love to see more photos of your timepiece.

I want to wear it and use it a liitle while first.

Very happy for you that you made it there and it was all you hoped for. Can't wait to see your watch next.

That\'s a visit to bring the holy grail home !

And lovely AM Vantage V12 too!

Anything from this brand is good. Rgds Raymond

I am glad so you chose to shop at this beautiful atelier - who much offer more for less - than their stuffy neighbours. These intimate settings+sittings make all the difference in the world when it comes to enjoying your dime earned. Cheers

This is the kind of experience we love, that's great we are able to share a little part with you. Congratz for yours, LF is a great watchmaker and, as I said lately to a fellow purist, the style and design is really elegant, refined and made with a lot of... 

...as far as I could tell this is all done in house (I saw several mock ups and models in both enlarged and actual sizes (as well as on the computer). Christian pointed out one mock up that had then been subtly but very successfully modified by Laurent in... 

It seems to be a talented team and I understand LF has a very fine taste. Not every watchmaker are also good in creating a good aesthetics. I know someone who visited the manufacture too and told me the same! Cheers, Mark

My pic in the LF workshop!!! ...  

It is important that Independent watchmaking has support. Posts like yours help a lot. Cheers, Mark